Emily Taylor

The Note on the Fridge Margaret Wilkins woke at half past six, as always. Outside, the sky was still

**A Mother-in-Law’s Tale – You Won’t Believe Who I Just Met** Katie rushed home, scrubbed her hands

The Tale of a Mother-in-Law. – You won’t believe who I’ve just met. Katie burst into the house, scrubbed

I am 56, and I have never been married. No, I am not a spinster. I have a wonderful daughter who is married

A Dream of Pretend Edmund walked along the platform, basking in the warm spring sun. For seven years

“I’ve asked nicely!” Margaret Whitmore stood in the hallway, arms crossed, glaring at her neighbour’s door.

I’m 56, and I’ve never been married. No, I’m not a spinster. I have a wonderful daughter—she’s married

**A Move That Became a Divorce** *”What on earth are you on about, Emily?”* bellowed Richard

My ex-mother-in-law won’t leave me alone My ex-husband has long since moved on, raising a new child with

A Sham Marriage Stephen strolled along the train platform, soaking up the gentle spring sunshine.