Missy is bound to a djinn who insists on calling himself Todd. He lives with her, follows her to work, and generally makes a nuisance of himself. Until the day a mute child falls literally into Todd's lap needing their help. This quick misadventure threatens to reveal secrets Missy has tried hard to conceal and secrets Todd is all too eager to tell.

A short fantasy story at 4,689 words.

Lenni is the pen-name for a librarian in Long Island. She loves reading, writing, drawing, baking, and not nearly enough hours in the day to do all these things. She has been writing since she can hold a pen and reading since she could hold a book. You can see her full body of work at www.atthequillsmercy.com.