Djinn

Missy is bound to a djinn who insists on calling himself Todd. He lives with her, follows her to work, and generally makes a nuisance of himself. Until the day a mute child falls literally into Todd's lap needing their help. This quick misadventure threatens to reveal secrets Missy has tried hard to conceal and secrets Todd is all too eager to tell.

A short fantasy story at 4,689 words.