Author: Mria McNillan

The suitcase stood by the door, fastened tightlike the final touch before departure. Emma nervously adjusted

**Until Next Summer** Early summer stretched beyond the windowlong days, green leaves pressed against

**Spring Planks** Morning frost clung to the river, and the old wooden bridge creaked underfoot.

The Season of Trust At the start of May, when the grass had turned lush and green and the morning dew

Out of sheer desperation, she agreed to marry the rich mans son who couldnt walk And a month later, she

The Night Before Dawn When Emilys contractions began, the clock showed quarter to three. The flat was

“Dad, meet your future daughter-in-law, Emily!” beamed Thomas, his face glowing with happiness. “

Late again? The workload had grown heavier lately, making him late more often. Emily tucked the children

“Don’t look at me like that! I dont need this baby. Take it!”a stranger simply shoved

Emma hired a husband for rent just to spite her friendthen fell hopelessly in love with him. “