Emily Taylor

**The House of Hope** I lay awake, watching the streaks of headlights flicker across the ceiling as cars

Traffic Standstill The cars were frozen in tight rows, not moving an inch in either direction for the

After dinner, Poppy curled up on the sofa with her legs tucked under her and picked up her book.

**No Regrets** They sat on the riverbank, watching ducks snatch pieces of bread midair, tossed by children.

**You’ll Always Be with Me…** Emily turned the sizzling pieces of meat in the pan, covered it with a

**A Hard-Won Happiness** Last Friday, the head accountant arrived at work dressed smartly, carrying a

After dinner, Emily tucked her legs under herself on the sofa and picked up a book. Just as she lost

**Mirage** At dinner, Father kept throwing disapproving glances at his son. Oliver knew—Mum must have

**A Difficult Happiness** On Friday, the head accountant arrived at work dressed elegantly, carrying

**The Path to Happiness** Rodney walked home from work, though the distance was considerable.