Lydia and her husband had longed for their first child. For nine months, hed fussed over her like a prized teapotescorting her to university, especially when...
“Daddy, dont go! Please, dont leave us! Dad, dont buy me anything else, or Alfie either. Just stay with us! No more toy cars, no more...
**The Shadow of Gypsy on Fresh Snow** The crisp, crystal air of January seemed forever stained with the scent of burnt-out Christmas candles and the bitter...
**Whisper Behind the Glass** The orderlya woman with a weary, wind-beaten face and eyes dulled from years of witnessing others’ painshifted Emilys transparent bag from one...
Emily couldnt remember the last time shed felt so rested. Her business trip had been delayed by a few hours, and without explanation, shed switched off...
A lonely cleaner found a phone in the park. Turning it on, she was stunned by what she saw. Martha Wilson left for work earlier than...
“Rom, oh Rom, weve got twins!” sobbed Tanya down the phone. “Theyre so tiny, just 5.5 pounds each, but theyre healthyeverythings fine!” “Bloody hell, the scan...
“At forty-one, you want a baby?!” James shouted at Emily. “Most women your age are grandmothers! Emily, dont be ridiculous!” “Fine, I get ityou think this...
**Diary Entry** *Friday, 23rd June* “Forty-one years old and wanting a babyhave you lost your mind?” Marks voice was sharp as he glared at me. “Most...
Oliver shoved the front door open, letting the icy twilight seep into the dim hallway. He didnt make his usual racketno clatter of shoes, no cheerful...