Emily Taylor

**A Fair Agreement** Natalie was slipping away slowly, painfully. Her body, exhausted by endless chemotherapy

A Biting Wind and a Spark of Kindness The wind howled through the streets that bitter winter evening

A Fair Agreement Charlotte was slipping away slowly and painfully. Her body, exhausted from endless rounds

Molly smoothed the hem of her dress in front of the mirror, touched up her lips with a soft pink gloss

It’s Never Too Late “Mother, have you completely lost your mind?” The words struck Lydia

**”The Promotion”** It’s no secret that promotions happen in all sorts of ways.

**Diary Entry: The Promotion** It’s no secret that promotions come in different ways—some earn them through

**September 21, 2023** Lucy didn’t hear the squeak of the hospital trolley wheels against the linoleum

Penny smoothed her dress in front of the mirror, dabbed pink lipstick on her lips, then tousled a stubborn curl.

Emma didn’t hear the squeak of the hospital trolley wheels rolling over the linoleum or the hurried footsteps