Author: Walton Merritt

Margaret Peterson lunged for the envelope, making everyone flinch as spoons clattered against plates.

“Emma, may I have a word?” Victor spoke softly when they found themselves alone in the kitchen.

When I stepped out of the shower, where Id stood motionless under the spray for at least ten minutes

**Betrayal**Peter raised his hand in farewell. “Right then, Rosemary, Im off! Dont worry, Ill transfer

Weve decided it would be better if you lived separatelyDenis finally murmured, almost whispering, as

**The Wished-for Gift** They rented a flat right in the heart of London. Well? What do you think?

**Diary Entry**For six hours, I kept asking myself: Why was my daughter-in-law so hostile toward us?

How Nigel Found a Woman Who Didnt Cost a Penny. But He Didnt Like It. “You see, Ive tried dating

Little Molly could never understand why her parents didnt love her. Her father was always irritated by

“You’re not my wifewe never went to the registry office, did we?” “