Cyrus Hargrave

**A Moment of Kindness That Changed My Life** I never imagined a simple decision at the supermarket till

Nobody quite remembers where Aunt Mabel—Mum’s friend—came from. To me, she seemed like she’d always existed

The Other Man “Emily, sorry, I’ve got to go.” “Wife called? Fine, go ahead.

By seventy, I realised the worst thing wasn’t an empty house—it was a full one full of people who didn’t want you.

**The Farewell** The deafening silence of the dark night faded, bringing the inevitable moment of parting

Emma Can’t Lie Under the Spires At school, Oliver wasn’t known for good behaviour, though he excelled

“KIDS THESE DAYS,” Leon muttered to himself as he slowed the car, spotting two young girls

The Loneliness of Eleanor Whitmore Eleanor Whitmore, no longer young but with a quiet spark in her eyes

**Betrayal, Take Two** Veronica and Tia drove to work together—Tia behind the wheel, steady and responsible

Emily had been eagerly waiting for the end of her workday, looking forward to stepping out of the office