Author: Walton Merritt

How painful… Emily was on the phone when William peeked into the office. Charlotte shot Emily a

**A Second Chance** Faye’s heart was heavy, as it always was after visiting the cemetery.

The Golden Cage Emily tiptoed into the flat, carefully peeling off her shoes to avoid waking her mother.

Well-Earned Happiness Emily came home from work, changed into something comfortable, and had a cup of tea.

**The Return of My Son** “Please, give me back my son. I’ll give you anything,”

**Sisters** Helen rose at dawn, made breakfast, packed her husband’s lunch, and only then went to wake him.

“An Artistic Soul with a Love for Grand Gestures” “Do you regret it?”

Our Estate’s Caretaker Lauren walked home in the early autumn dusk. The streetlights, as usual, weren’t

“Stop playing the fool. Where did your mother hide the ring? Or did you take it yourself? Speak!”

**Revenge** Rodney grew up as a quiet, bright boy. His parents spared no effort for their only child