Vanessa’s heart hammered in her chest as she replayed the pet store owner’s words over and over in her mind. Cotton, gauze, a skinning knife—this was no ordinary vet visit. A cold wave of fear washed over her.
Vanessa’s fingers flew over her keyboard, searching for anything that could explain Dr. Henderson’s strange behavior. She came across reports of animals mysteriously disappearing from shelters and private homes over the years. The cases were eerily similar, and a chilling pattern began to emerge.