The Dark Road Home

Ten years ago, Derek's daughter disappeared. Now she's standing on his doorstep, pale and shaking, with streaks of red lightning flashing in her eyes. Derek should be overjoyed. He isn't. Because he knows why she disappeared. He was there. He was the one who performed the sacrifice. This short story is 4, 200 words long. It is also available in Devil's Bargains, a short story collection.