Short Story
The Way Home
An autumn walk. An unfamiliar trail. A truth that changes everything.
About the book
Join Gabe and his spirited dog Jojo on a breathtaking autumn journey to their favorite fishing spot. As they trek through a landscape pulsing with vibrant nature, Gabe feels a strange pull toward an unfamiliar trail. A short story that will linger in your heart.
What readers say
"This story is about as warm and hopeful as it gets when it comes to one of our deepest longings to be reunited with a beloved dog."
Book details
- Author: I.L. Williams
- Type: Short story
- Publication date: April 6, 2026
- Length: 18 pages
- ASIN: B0FYFXY6F4
- Format: Kindle ebook
- Language: English
Ebook
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The Way Home is available from Amazon in the formats listed above.
Frequently asked questions
- What is The Way Home about?
- Gabe and his dog Jojo set out on an autumn walk to their favourite fishing spot. A strange pull toward an unfamiliar trail leads to a truth that changes everything.
- How long is it?
- It is a short story — a single sitting read, available as an ebook.
- Who will enjoy this story?
- Anyone who has loved and lost a dog, and anyone who likes warm, hopeful stories about being reunited with a beloved companion.
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