This is the fifth in a series of short stories by urban fantasy author Elliott James. The first of his novels, Charming, is available now. Somewhere in Alaska is a locked house full of ripped apart bodies and one teacup poodle covered in blood. Somewhere in Alaska, the voice of a dead woman speaks through a car radio. And somewhere in Alaska, the last surviving descendant of one of John Charming's only friends is being pursued by nightmare hounds. The dog days have begun. Word count: 11,500 Other Short Fiction by Elliott James: Charmed I'm Sure Don't Go Chasing Waterfalls Pushing Luck Surreal Estate