As soon as his mother left for work, Lukas slipped out of bed and changed quickly. He wasn’t sick—not really. He needed the day to act. Today was the day he would find someone who would listen, someone who could help solve the mystery of the dogs and the barking.
His heart pounded as he walked briskly to the police station, rehearsing what he’d say. He knew his story sounded strange, even to himself, but if just one officer believed him, maybe the pieces could finally come together.