Leashed -- A Short Fiction Novelette
All Shilo Thayer wants is to stay invisible. He’s already under too much pressure: living up to his good-kid image in the wealthy community where he dog-walks, so no one notices he doesn’t belong.
But when neighbourhood thugs corner him on the job, Shilo’s forced into wearing new disguises to protect all he cares about.
And the thugs aren’t the only ones on his trail. Wannabe detective Everlyn DeRose is too inquisitive for her own good. Tasked with investigating Shilo, Everlyn is determined to expose his secrets.
As the thugs’ leash tightens and Everlyn closes in, Shilo must decide how much he’s willing to risk to stay invisible.
This zine-style 9,500-word novelette is a compact story featuring heartwarming dog cameos, action-packed sequences, and high-school humour.
Contains 74 pages.