**Diary Entry** My fathers new wife appeared one day with a large box of sweets and two little poodles wagging their tails excitedly. My sister and...
“Heart? You’re only twelvewhat do you know about the heart?” “I know that if it doesnt beat right, a person dies,” the girl replied, her gaze...
**Diary Entry** Every morning, I walk my grandson to school. Im not a teacher or staffjust a grandfather with a walking stick and a heart that...
The key turned in the lock, and Emily, careful not to make a sound, slipped into the flat. The hallway was dark, save for a thin...
The Forgotten Anniversary Charlotte smoothed the white linen tablecloth with trembling fingers, exhaustion and anticipation mingling in her hands. Today marked her and Williams silver wedding...
“You chose work over me,” Emily said, her voice trembling. “I can’t believe what I’m hearing. How could you? Your bloody job, your endless calls, your...
Margaret Whitmore wiped her hands on her apron and peered once more into the oven. The apple pie had browned nicely on one side but wasnt...
The key turned in the lock, and Alice, careful not to make a sound, slipped into the flat. The hallway was dark, save for a sliver...
I blinked away the tears as I stared at my reflection in the mirror. No, I wouldnt fall apart. Not now. This was *my* flat, and...
“You picked work over me.” “II cant believe what Im hearing! This is ridiculous! Your damn job, your urgent calls, your endless business trips!” Emma knocked...