Disappeared

In the immersive short story "Disappeared," narrated by Kathleen McInerney, Chief of Police Kate Burkholder is thrust into a high-stakes race to locate a missing two-year-old boy amidst a violent thunderstorm in Painters Mill. As she investigates the frantic plea from the child's mother, a troubling family secret suggests that the disappearance may be more intricate than it first appears. The tension mounts as Kate and her team navigate the elements, driven by the urgent need to uncover the truth before nightfall.