Author: Walton Merritt

Fate… Lydia Late May, and summer heat had settled in for the past fortnight. Lydia boarded the

Helen adored her son and was incredibly proud of him. Sometimes she’d catch herself marvelling at the

The Enigmatic Painting Emily sat in the back seat of the car, gazing out the window. Her spirits were

The Spiteful Old Woman Emma stepped out of the taxi and waited as little Amelia struggled free from the backseat.

“Following in His Footsteps” “Mick, what’s wrong with you? Look at this—English, a

— Mrs. Thompson, there was a strange man bothering your Emily on the playground. — Bothering?

“Mum, calm down, will you? Nathan said he loves me. We’re getting married,” Lily said, unusually composed.

*How Could You, Behind My Back* “Hello, Marianna. How long has it been? Fifteen years? Or more?”

“Mum, where are my teddy bears?” Emily quickly scanned her room, which had transformed overnight

The Curmudgeon “Good evening, citizens. The downstairs neighbour complained about the noise coming