Prodigal Daughter — Zoe Cannon

Ten years ago, Cass left the warmth of her large and loving family to make a life for herself in the big city. Now, overworked and nursing a broken heart, she's ready to come home. But the price of the comfort and safety her family offers may be more than she's willing to pay.This short story is 7900 words long. It is also available in Lonely Streets, an urban fantasy short story collection.