October 2025 – Page 56

“Mum, did you make the cordial?” asked Emily as she stepped into the kitchen where her mother stood.

**Diary Entry 12th June**The seventh-floor room of a private hospital in London was eerily quiet.

**The Return Home** Thomas fastened his seatbelt and absently adjusted the seatback. He flew oftentoo

Helplessness and Confusion Charlotte stepped out of the church with a heavy heart, yet a flicker of hope remained.

Lost “Daisy, Im leaving for a contract job up north You know Ive got debts piling up.

Ten Years Too Late Zachary hadnt had much luck in love. Hed divorced his wife after three yearsback when

My husbands younger sister came to visit, and without hesitation, he gave her the air-conditioned bedroom

I anticipated a bumpy flight, not a marriage in freefall. One moment, we were fumbling with nappy bags

During her final year at university, Emily fell in lovenot with just any ordinary bloke, but with Oliver

Youve landed yourself in it now, mate James wasnt in a hurry to go home after work. The rented flat he