Author: Emily Taylor
Many years ago, the tale was often recounted of an animal sighted struggling in the River Thames, near
I am now fifty-seven years old, and it feels as though I’ve been drifting through the years like
Today started unusually, with a new girl joining our groupher name was Charlotte. She was about our age
This is the story of why I left my sons house just fifteen minutes after arriving.For the past twelve
Diane found herself waking at half past four, the sky still dark, her thoughts tangled and urgent.
I am 41 years old and have been married to my husband since I was 22. Only two months ago did I allow
Long ago, as the siblings took in the festive sight of their snow-covered garden, they bounded about
Claire married at just twenty, and at twenty-two she gave birth to her first and only child.
I remember, many years ago, making the journey to visit my parents by train, sitting in a second-class carriage.
My mum passed away when I was just eight years old. Dad started drinking, and there were many nights







