Beastly Winter
In a small-town horror/thriller, the dead of winter multiply. The kidnap of a young boy from the dark forest by perhaps supernatural creatures (animals or aliens?) is the beginning of an adventure...
Though not yet five, Sonny Catlin knew not to leave his backyard. But Sonny had heard the puppy's whimpers and they sounded so close, just at the thicket's edge.
Mournful wailing. A feeble yelp. Silence.
It must be hurt. He had to help.
He crossed the dry drainage ditch, then entered the wooded area behind his house.
Breath leaking into the cold afternoon a…