A MARRIAGE OF CONVENIENCE Mr. Collins, could I have a word? A fair-haired head appeared in the doorway. Isabella, usually moody and excessively loud, sounded curiously...
TWO SISTERS Once upon a time, there lived two sisters. The elder, Charlotte, was beautiful, accomplished, and wealthy. The younger, Abigail, was painfully addicted to drink....
The Night Bus The doors of the double-decker bus folded open with a hiss, sending a wave of warm air rolling out into the chilly night....
Luck Wasnt on Her Side The train had been rolling on for a second day. By now, the passengers had grown familiar, shared more than a...
Valerie was scrubbing the dishes at the kitchen sink, her hands red from the hot water, when John walked in. Before he entered, he flicked the...
I called out the window, Mum, what are you doing out this early? Youll catch your death! She turned around and waved her shovel in greeting:...
My son has always had an incredible memory. Back at nursery, he could recite every single line of all the holiday plays by heart. Up until...
A MARRIAGE OF CONVENIENCE James, may I have a word? In the doorway appeared the fair-haired head of Emily. Usually fussy and rather loud, today my...
How could she do that? Didnt even ask! No phone call, not a word! Just waltzes into someone elses home and takes over as if she...
IN SEARCH OF A MISTRESS Clare, what on earth are you doing? Tom stared bleary-eyed at his wife, who was handing him his shorts and a...