Diary Entry Today I find myself reflecting on the arc of my life, now that Im 72 and settled by the sea. My hands have always...
Now We Can Live Emily stood at the edge of the grave, watching as the coffin was lowered into the ground. It was cold. The November...
Since I was the one who left the family for another manand, lets be honest, was the reason the marriage fell to bitsSimon decided I owed...
Stop following me, sir! Ive told you alreadyIm in mourning for my husband. Please, dont keep pursuing me. Im starting to be frightened by you! My...
The best lovers are often wives whove long been overlooked George always believed hed just drawn the short straw when it came to marriage. His wife...
Get out! yelled Ben. What are you doing, son his mother-in-law began to stand, gripping the edge of the table for support. I’m not your son!...
Daughter faded, mother flourished That autumn was particularly damp and bitter in Oakfield. Rain pelted the windows of the village surgery since dawn, tapping incessantly as...
Remember, Susan Hed long since gotten into the habit of peeking through their window, given they lived on the ground floor. At first, a higher floor...
Lydia was considered quite dreadful. Utterly dreadful, truth be told it was almost pitiable how terrible people thought Lydia was. Everyone tried to let her know...
STARING INTO THE ABYSS When Tom and Alice were both just nineteen, they tied the knot. Their love was like a tidal wave, something they couldnt...
Where Happiness Begins “Mum, look what I’ve managed to do! I worked so hard! And my art teacher said he...
Family Trials You know, I dont think Ive seen Olivia this happy in years. All those long stretches of loneliness,...
I placed the final plate on the table and stepped back, surveying my handiwork. Twelve settings. Twelve wine glasses. Twelve...
Auntie’s Exit Youre not going in that, said Victor, not even bothering to look over his shoulder. He stood by...
Everyone always deceived her brother, yet it was Ava who felt truly betrayed The telephone rang in the middle of...
Shards of Friendship Marthas key rattled in the lock as she returned home after a long, bruising day. She slipped...
Tuesday evening started just like any other. I put the kettle on for a cup of tea, the radio murmuring...
17th March I never quite imagined my life would be like this. Tonight, the memory is vividand painful. The echo...
I didnt leave my husband because he cheated on me. I left because, on a quiet Sunday evening, he was...
Mum, why dont you move in with us? Why should you be on your own all the time?: Mrs. Margaret...