Finding My Place 12th October Mum, what are you doing?! I could barely stop myself from crying as I stared at her tipping the contents of...
Left Alone Evening is falling outside the window, but Mum still hasnt come home. Emily, turning the wheels of her wheelchair, rolls over to the table,...
Neighbour Upstairs Maggie, whereve you put my big saucepan? The one I use for my stew? Mrs. Martin, it was right in the middle of the...
Just a Stranger Lizzie can hardly wait for her fiancé to leave the flat. The moment the door closes behind him, she whirls round to her...
“Maggie, are you ready? Ill be late for school!” Pippa shook out Jacks last shirt and hung it across the balustrade stretched over the chilly, unglazed...
My husband started going to church every day. At first, I thought hed rediscovered his faith. But it turned out, it wasnt prayer drawing him there....
She’s got baggage, William! Or does that suit you just fine? Doreen leans on the garden fence, smirking at her neighbour. Couldnt you do better? Youre...
A white tablecloth, a grey life The soup was good. Elaine knew this for certain because shed tasted it three times as she cooked, and each...
My husband and I have always considered ourselves a respectable family. It’s our first and only marriage, and weve been together for twenty-five years. Throughout our...
How to Start Over “And where do you think youre off to, looking all dolled up?” asked Margaret Green, barely managing to mask her annoyance. She...