The Stolen Child
On the run, Roisín seeks to reunite with her younger brother, Darren, hoping to build a new life together away from the foster care system. But their escape plan is complicated by strange encounters and the appearance of a mysterious young man, hinting at a world far more perilous than they imagined.
You leap down the bus steps, landing on the street just as the door opens fully. An old lady watches from a bench, but you turn away, scanning the bus route map. According to the map, you're in the right place. You pull your hood over your head as sirens wail past, a stark reminder of the life you're leaving behind. They aren't looking for you yet, but they will be soon. The damp cement meets your sneakers as you begin your walk, guided by weeks of online research and a desperate hope. You are right where you need to be to find your brother, Darren.
