The Hatch

Disgruntled by her mother's eviction of her otherworldly pet, Lily decides to go through the forbidden hatch it emerged from to get it back. The trip calls for preparations before hand, and she soon meets with a number of strange types along the course of her journey to rescue her furry friend, the wogwim. Fortunately for Lily, the help of a perfect stranger helps her locate the general whereabouts of her lost friend, though he's sure her plight will land them both is serious danger. Can Lily brave the pitfalls waiting at the depths of the hatch to help them find their way back to safety when the headstrong girl ignores his warning and pushes forward anyway?

Genre: MG/YA fantasy
Format: 15k word novelette