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“Of course,” Martin replied. “I understand.”

Accompanied by the police officer, the director walked to the front door and spoke to the couple. The woman began to cry, then fell into her husband’s arms. The director motioned to Martin and Claire to join her as Melanie’s foster parents stepped inside their home and closed the door.

“Melanie, honey,” the director said. “I have a surprise for you.”

The little girl looked up, spoke quietly. “A surprise?”

“Yes, my dear. A wonderful, joyous surprise.” She nodded at Martin, then stepped aside.

Martin knelt down in front of his daughter, took her tiny hand in his.

“Remember me, Mellie?” Martin said as he choked back his tears. “It’s me. It’s Daddy.”

Melanie’s eyes welled up. A tear trickled down her face. Martin wiped it away.

“Daddy?” Melanie said.

“Yes, baby?”

The little girl cried. “Mommy’s dead.”

“I know, honey.”

“Are you going to die on me too?”

Martin’s voice broke. “No, Mellie,” he replied. “Daddy’s not going to die, baby. Not for a very, very long time.”

Melanie sniffled, looked up at her father.

“Daddy?”

“Yes, sweetheart?”

“I want to go home.”

Martin choked back his tears. He picked up his daughter, held her tight. “Me too, honey,” he said. “Me too.”

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About the Author

Gary Winston Brown is a retired practitioner of natural medicine and the author of the Jordan Quest FBI thriller series and other works of fiction. His books feature strong, independent characters pitted against insurmountable odds who are not afraid to stand up for those in need of protection.

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This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places, and incidents – and their usage for storytelling purposes – are crafted for the singular purpose of fictional entertainment and no absolute truths shall be derived from the information contained within. Locales, businesses, companies, events, government institutions, law enforcement agencies and private or educational institutions are used for atmospheric, entertainment and fictional purposes only. Furthermore, any resemblance or reference to persons living or dead is used fictitiously for atmospheric, entertainment and fictional purposes.

Author’s Note: this book was first published by the author in 2006 under the title Night Cries and the pseudonym Gary Copeland. It has been updated and rewritten as The Vanishing, copyright 2021. All rights reserved.

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