Author: Harlan Covington
For two weeks, Molly had been hissing and scratching, keeping her owner away from the old sofa.
“I’ll call my dad,” said the girl at the front desk, pressing the phone to her chest as tenderly
“So, let’s see your country girl!” she scoffed, stepping over the threshold of the
The phone went silent. Emily stood in the middle of the kitchen, pressing it to her chest with both hands.
The long dining table was crowded with expensive dishes and self-satisfaction. Victoria set the porcelain
He held out his hand, wanting to stroke the fierce animal, but the cat jerked sideways and crawled away
“I cancelled the plumber and the pipe delivery. You can spend the weekend without water — that’ll teach
I need a man for weekends, not for a lifetime—I’ve already made my life far too comfortable.
Dear Diary, At forty-two, marrying a well-off man is certainly jumping on the last train, Claire.
“Come on, Rusty, let’s go,” muttered Gary, adjusting a homemade lead made from an old rope.









