Emily Taylor

The air in the clinic was thick with antiseptic and tension. Emma Hartley’s fingers dug into the edge

**A Grandmother for the Hour** I stood in front of the bathroom mirror, mascara wand trembling in my hand.

“Mum, you’ve completely lost it!” Andrew’s voice shook with anger. “

“Doctor, just tell me!” Emily’s voice trembled, her fingers gripping the edge of the

**BETTY-COUSIN** My cousin Betty was the absolute queen of my childhood admiration. She lived in Manchester

**The Hourly Granny** I stood before the bathroom mirror, my hand trembling as I held the mascara wand.

ZOE THE COUSIN My double cousin Zoe was my childhood idol. She lived in Manchester, while I was brought

**Exhale** Yesterday, Kate turned forty-seven. Two years ago, her life had shattered. Strange how such

The Primrose He was just a lad—freckled, a little clumsy, with a clumsily tied tie and bright eyes that

**Exhale** Yesterday, Katie turned 47. Two years ago, her life had been shattered. It’s ironic how such