Author: Walton Merritt

Emily sat in the kitchen of her new flat, sifting through old photographs. Seven years of marriage had

“Just keep things running,” David’s voice was matter-of-fact. He didn’t even look up

Emily Whitaker sat at the kitchen table, scrolling through photos on her phone. Forty years—a milestone.

**Diary Entry** I lived in a lovely cottage with a well-tended garden. Hydrangeas and petunias bloomed

Gregory felt his courage falter when he realized the girl was a full twelve years younger than him.

Alice hurried home. It was already past ten in the evening, and she was eager to get back, have supper

**A Night Out at the Restaurant** “Off we go for an adventure!” said Emily and Abigail to

**Diary Entry – October 12th** That evening split my life into “before and after.”

**THE HANDKERCHIEF** “Greg’s snoring again!” Emily thought irritably. She pushed her husband’s

“Barkley!” William leapt from the car and rushed toward the old dog lying motionless by the roadside.