Cyrus Hargrave

I knew you could hear me, Mum,” whispered young Oliver. “Gran, will you tell me a story?”

**Rain Brings Luck** After a scorching summer, a chilly and damp autumn arrives, filled with biting winds

Margaret was frying sausages when the doorbell rang. She wiped her hands on her apron and stepped out

Elizabeth woke up late. Her first thought was that she’d overslept—breakfast wasn’t ready, and her daughter

**The Last Sacrifice** “Mum, we need to talk.” “That doesn’t sound good.”

**The New Year’s Surprise** Emily hurried home, barely noticing the icy pavement beneath her feet.

**A Bond of Brothers** James parked his Range Rover outside the shopping centre, reluctant to leave the

Polly climbed the stairs to the second floor of the office, relieved to find no colleagues in sight.

The Actress Eleanor stepped into the underground carriage and sank onto the seat with a weary sigh.

The phone buzzed sharply in the dim glow of the living room. “Hello, Emily?” The voice on