Author: Walton Merritt

**First Pancake Always Comes Out Wrong** Olivia was a pretty girl of twenty-seven. Her life felt like

That summer day by the river… Vera’s family was close-knit. When she was in year three, her little sister

“Hello. I’m Yura’s wife. May I come in?” For a week, the medical college had

**Wait for Me** I stepped off the train and took a deep breath. The air in my hometown smelled different—familiar

**Diary Entry** After work, Vicky stopped by the shopping centre. The head accountant’s anniversary was

**Diary Entry** I always knew we’d meet again. A year ago, James was driving home from work when

“Hello. I’m Yura’s wife. May I come in?” For a week, the medical college had

It’s All the Rain’s Fault By late afternoon, the sky had darkened with clouds, and by evening

A woman nearing seventy steps into a clothing shop. Her hair is unkempt, her clothes worn, her sandals scuffed.

The hunger clung to them like a shadow, but every night, under the moon, he hid a sack of flour that