Emily Taylor

**The Bouquet** Faith lay on her bed, eyes half-closed. Across the narrow dorm room, Holly sat cross-legged

**Diary Entry – “Don’t Go, Mum”** After dinner, Mum sat beside seven-year-old Oliver

**A Trip to the Sea** At fifty-nine, Edward James Wilson found himself a widower. His daughter, Emily

William rose at three in the morning, working as a dustman on the streets of London. Thanks to his excellent

“Mum, Don’t Go” After supper, Mum sat beside seven-year-old Oliver and draped an arm

The Train to a New Life Emily woke and listened. The silence in the flat told her Richard wasn’t home.

**About Cats, Men, and Tulips…** “Can you believe it’s raining out there?” said Rachel, standing

The Train to a New Life Lydia awoke and listened. The stillness in the flat told her Nigel wasn’t home.

For Love “Excuse me, miss, do you know where Victory Street is? I’ve been going in circles, and

**Cats, Men, and Daffodils…** *”Can you believe it’s raining out there?”* said Lily, standing