He Bought a Lake Cabin in March! At Closing, the Seller Casually Mentioned His Wife’s Cat Had Been There Since November…

when he pulled it open.

Inside, the air smelled of wet wood, old leaves, and something sour underneath. Daniel clicked on his flashlight. The beam crossed garden tools, a rusted wheelbarrow, a cracked clay pot, and a torn bag of cheap kibble flattened against the floor. A cloth  cat house sat in the corner.

Empty.

Daniel continue reading …