On the day of our golden wedding anniversary, my husband confessed he’d loved another woman his whole life. “Not that one, Colin, not that one! I...
“Rom, darling, it’s twins!” sobbed Tanya down the phone. “Theyre so tiny, just 5.5 pounds each, but theyre healthyeverythings fine!” “God, the scan did say twins,”...
Ignatius, wounded by his mothers behaviour, resolved to live apart from her. “You dont respect me at all!” The lingering echo of his mothers fury travelled...
**Diary Entry 12th November 1989** *”If the baby looks like him, Ill give it up I swear, Ill give it up!”* Lauras voice was hollow, drained...
“If the baby looks like him… I’ll refuse it. I’ll give it life and refuse it!” Lacey murmured in a hollow voice, her words barely more...
“Oi, Mum, had your fun at our cottage? Time to head back,” the daughter-in-law shooed her mother-in-law off the property. Emily still couldnt believe it. Had...
**Unwelcome Guests** The phone jolted Emily awake at five in the morning. An unknown number flashed on the screen. “Yes?” she said flatly. “Emily, love?” a...
Emily never imagined, at twenty years old, what life had in store for her. She was studying at university, deeply in love with Daniel, and dreaming...
**Liam, I’m Still Here: A Tale of Love and Hope by the Sea** “Liam, just look at this beauty!” exclaimed Evelyn, her sun-kissed skin glowing, her...
Every afternoon, after leaving secondary school, Thomas walked along the cobbled streets with his backpack slung over one shoulder and a wildflower carefully cradled in his...