Karen's Not Home

Five years ago, my cousin disappeared without a trace.

She was on her way home from school but she never made it home. Her mother was worried, especially when her best friend called and asked if Karen was home. No one had seen Karen since she walked out of the school building.

People still talk about Karen's disappearance. Most are convinced that she'll never return home, that she's more than likely buried and dead by now. Deep down, it feels like she never left.