Author: Walton Merritt

The Fateful Ski Trail The wheels of the commuter train clattered cheerfully along the tracks.

**My Angel** Emily kept rejecting the call, but Nathan kept ringing again and again. “Emily, answer.

Happiness Beneath the Bench Emily headed into the shop after work. With just four days left until New

Every meeting has its time. “Why does love fade? It was there, it was real. I was so happy I didn’t

On the final day of the Christmas holidays, Oliver and James decided to visit the ice rink.

My Daughter and I Have a ‘Code Word’ – Why Yesterday Proved You Need One Too This morning’s events reminded

A Failed Operation Edward staggered out of the car rather than stepped. He’d only performed three routine

The air was crisp and biting, the wind howling through the empty streets. Emily sprinted from school

**The Unloved Daughter** I was nearly home when my phone rang. Digging it out of my bag, I answered my

**Diary Entry** I woke up late today—no rush, really. It’s been seven years since I retired, and there’s