A Girl VANISHED After a Party

fastening it around her granddaughter’s neck. Emily laughs and says, “Grandma, it’s perfect.”

The charm in Daniel’s garage catches the light and tilts slightly as if stirred by a draft.

Margaret knows that curve. That delicate, imperfect bend in the crescent.

Daniel steps into the garage, and she quickly lowers her shears, pretending to struggle with continue reading …