Author: Emily Taylor

**Dark Secrets of the Past** “Alex, don’t be late tonight, please,” said Emily to her husband

He Came to Stay Gregory Whitmore walked to visit a woman’s home for the first time in years.

Julia’s Flat—and No Relatives Julia was washing dishes when the doorbell rang. There, as unexpected as

Dark Secrets of the Past “Alex, don’t be late tonight, please,” said Emily to her husband

The return was late—Emily had already made up her mind. Andrew was gloomily twirling spaghetti on his fork.

The Return Was Late: Emily Had Already Made Up Her Mind Drew gloomily twirled spaghetti around his fork.

**Diary Entry – A New Beginning** The return was late—Emily had already made up her mind. Andrew twirled

**When Everything Falls Into Place: Emily Chooses Herself** *— Mum, I’ll be late tonight—Lena’s birthday.

**Diary Entry – 28th May** “Mum, I’m off to the cinema with Emily tonight! Keep your phone close, yeah?

When Everything Falls into Place: Emily Chooses Herself “Mum, I’ll be late tonight—it’s Lucy’s birthday.