Emily Taylor

“Do I look old? Weak?” Mother’s voice trembled with hurt. “I’ve still got plenty

Emily woke to the clatter of dishes in the kitchen. Mum was already up, as usual, preparing breakfast

“No, don’t,” Vera said suddenly. “You know what? Just take the house. I’ll take the cottage.

**Shame on the Bus** Margaret Dawson hurried to the bus stop, clutching her handbag tightly to her chest.

Thursday, 17th October The old adage “Make your bed, lie on it” has never rung truer. My mother-in-law’s

After celebrating her fiftieth birthday, Agatha decided to take a holiday at the start of May to properly

James was a quiet, reserved young man. He lived with his parents in a small village in the English countryside

After celebrating her fiftieth birthday, Agatha decided to take leave at the start of May to leisurely

**Diary Entry** “Mrs. Thompson! What on earth are you saying?!” Margaret Wilson shouted

She said “everything’s fine” — then wept all night long “Mum, what on earth is