I left my daughter with my parents during a business trip. Two days later, she disappeared at the mall. My parents said, “we only looked away for a moment.” Ten years later, while cleaning out my grandmother’s house, I found a strange vent in the wall. I leaned in and heard a little girl humming from inside.
The Vent I left my daughter with my parents during a business trip. I remember the exact moment I buckled her into her car seat, because she asked me if I’d miss her. She was six and already suspicious of promises. “Of course I will,” I said, too quickly. “It’s only a few days.” She … Read more