Author: Harlan Covington

One autumn afternoon, my fathers second wife appeared at our doorstep. In her hands was a box brimming

My fathers new wife arrived one day with a big box of sweets and two little poodles wagging their tails

Every morning, I walk to my grandsons school. Im not a teacher or a staff memberjust an old man with

The Forgotten Anniversary Emily adjusted the white linen tablecloth in the dim kitchen, her fingers trembling

**Diary Entry 23rd March** I never wanted to live with my daughter-in-law, but here we are.

**Diary Entry 30th May** The lock clicked, and Emily, careful not to make a sound, slipped inside.

“You Chose Work Over Me” “II cant believe what Im hearing! Its unbelievable!

I fought back the tears blurring my vision as I stared at my reflection. No, I wouldnt break.

Emily froze by the front door, key in hand. A faint rustling and muttering came from inside the flat.

Emily froze by the front door, key in hand. A faint rustling and muttering came from inside the flat.