Lucky is Lost — Marshall Thornton

When divorced dad Richard Gibbings gets a call from his little girl telling him that Lucky, the family dog is missing, he immediately rushes over to look for her. Unable to find the dog, he posts flyers around the neighborhood hoping someone might call. Unexpectedly, he receives a ransom note. Someone has taken Lucky. Who would do such a terrible thing? The creepy babysitter? His troubled teenage son? His ex-wife's new boyfriend? As Richard struggles to learn the truth, his world is turned upside down when he discovers a terrible family secret.

Novella, approximately 20500 words. Reading Time 55 - 80 minutes.