No Way Back Helen set her teacup down on the table and looked at her husband. He stood by the mirror in the hallway, fussing with...
Some Peculiarities of the Bennett Family – There goes Olivia, walking her dog again… – Good heavens, whats she done to that poor creature this time?...
The Cab Driver Who Stayed Silent You never listen! I slammed the plate into the sink so hard that water splashed onto the ceiling. Eleven years....
She had reserved a table for ten to celebrate her 80th birthday. But the only person who approached her was the restaurant managerasking if she might...
I don’t eat leftoversplease cook fresh every day. Thats what my 48-year-old partner, Paul, told me as he handed over a list of five womans duties....
Sort Yourself Out “Harry, the car broke down. Right on Baker Street. My phone’s nearly dead, Im calling from someone elses. She gripped the receiver with...
Mrs Marshall, I really cant right now, Im feeling dreadful, Emily barely whispered these words, shading her eyes from the harsh light that poured into her...
The Performer That cat is the spawn of the devil, Beatrice! We really must get rid of him! Margaret wrinkled her nose as she eyed the...
Yes, this is perfect! Hell never guess hes not looking at his fiancée Anna stood motionless before the bedroom mirror, studying her reflection with fierce intensity....
After turning fifty, I stopped believing in anything romantic: That changed when I went on a singles holiday for the over-50s and met Richard I no...