Walton Merritt

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

**A Trip to the Seaside** Edward William Clarke became a widower at fifty-nine. Right after the funeral

**Mum, Don’t Go** After tea, Mum sat beside seven-year-old Oliver and put an arm around his shoulders.

**Of Cats, Men, and Daffodils…** “Can you believe it’s raining out there?” said Rachel, standing

Jenna woke up and listened. The silence in the flat told her Nigel wasn’t home. She stretched, got out

“Katie, forgive me…” Frederick cracked open one eye and immediately squeezed it shut again.

Flowers Vera lay on her bed with her eyes closed. Across the narrow room, Olivia sat cross-legged on

William woke at three in the morning, his muscles stiff from the cold as he pulled on his work clothes.

**For Love** “Excuse me, miss, could you tell me where Wellington Street is? I’ve been going in

Flowers Vera lay on her bed with her eyes closed. Across the narrow room, Olivia sat cross-legged on