Author: Walton Merritt

Waiting for Peace, Getting Pandemonium “Grace, I asked for a quiet family gathering!”

The Cottage at the Edge of the Marshes Emma stood waist-deep in brambles and nettles, staring at the

**The Awkward Daughter** “Laura, have you dragged home more of your fabric nonsense?”

Three Women, One Kitchen, and Not a Drop of Peace “Right. Monday’s mine. Tuesday’s Mum’s.

**Diary Entry – 8th May** Mum fastened her hair with an amber clip and said, “Remember, Sophie

The Leash of Discord “Daniel, get up and take Max for a walk—I’m not a robot!”

Too Much Care Emily woke to the scent of frying onions and an odd clatter. The room was dark, but beyond

“First Coffee, Then You” “Emily, listen, I’ve had a brilliant idea!”

A Lamp Nearly Tore the Family Apart “Megan, Oliver, which one of you broke my lamp? It belonged

Eleanor flinched as the phone rang sharply for the third time that morning. “Margaret Hampton”