Sherryl Clark

Sherryl Clark writes fiction and poetry, and books for young readers. Her latest novel is Woman, Missing (HQ). She lives in Whangārei. www.sherrylclarkcrimewriter.com

October 7, 2025 Fiction

Last Resort

Sherryl Clark

The kid’s sitting on the side of the road again, feet in the gutter. Bare feet and it’s only twelve degrees today. Bloody hell.