Emily Taylor

**Rain Brings Luck** After a sweltering summer came a cold and damp autumn, with biting winds and relentless rain.

The Bonds of Brotherhood Oliver pulled his Jaguar up outside the shopping centre, reluctant to leave

“Blame Yourself, Mum” Emma was frying burgers when the doorbell chimed. She wiped her hands

**A Rescue from Loneliness** I woke up late this morning. My first thought was that I’d overslept—that

“You Only Have Yourself to Blame, Mum” Helen was frying burgers when the doorbell rang.

Polly climbed the stairs to her office, relieved not to bump into any colleagues. She wasn’t in the mood

**A Rescue from Loneliness** Elizabeth woke up late. Her first thought was that she’d overslept—her daughter

**The Last Sacrifice** “Mum, I need to talk to you.” “What an ominous way to start,”

“Come When You Can” The familiar voice sent her heart racing, pounding so loudly she feared

Love Oliver sat staring at his phone for what felt like hours. He’d been putting this off forever.