“Mum,” began Victor quietly when they were alone in the kitchen, “Ive been meaning to talk to you about something for a while.” Katherine glanced up,...
When the hum of the Mercedes engine faded into the trees at last, the silence settled over me like a heavy blanket. I stood there, clutching...
When I stepped out of the shower, where I’d stood under the spray for at least ten minutes, numb to the heat or cold, he was...
When I stepped out of the showerwhere Id stood under the spray for a good ten minutes, numb to hot or coldhe was already sprawled on...
Many years ago, in the quiet English countryside, old man Alfred took his bicycle and rode toward the village, glancing over his shoulder more than once....
Heres the story adapted for English culture, with all the changes you asked for: — You wont believe what happened to Nigel. “Look, Ive tried dating...
**How William Found a Woman Who Cost Him Nothing. But He Didnt Like It.** *Look, Ive tried dating apps so many times, but its exhausting, William...
Little Emily could never understand why her parents didnt love her. She annoyed her dad, and her mum seemed to go through the motions of caring...
**A Personal Diary Entry** Little Polly could never understand why her parents didnt love her. Dad was always irritated by her, and Mum went through the...
“You’re not my wifewe never went to the registry office, did we?” “What kind of wife am I to you? Did we sign papers? Exchange rings?”...