The Devil’s Game
The wood around the lock was splintered, hanging off the hinges.
"No," he whispered. "God, no…"
He shoved the door open and stumbled inside. The pink nightlight was still on, casting everything in a soft glow. Her bed was empty. Sheets thrown back like she'd been ripped out of them. Her stuffed rabbit on the floor.
And blood. A splash of it on the carpet near the closet.
"Elena!" His voice cracked. He spun around, checking the closet, under the bed, behind the door.
His foot hit something. He looked down. One of her shoes. The little white sneaker with the pink flowers she loved so much. Just one. Lying there like she'd lost it while fighting, while someone dragged her away.