Harlan Covington

**Diary Entry – A Lesson in Kindness** I never thought much of the old beggar who used to sit by the roadside.

The car sped through the quiet streets of London under the cover of night. Inside sat a man and a woman.

The engine hummed soothingly, filling the car with the scent of leather and air freshener. Grey asphalt

“I don’t think your mum likes me. Why? I’ve never done anything to upset her,” asked Emily. “

The ambulance sped through the city with its sirens wailing and lights flashing. Cars pulled over to

The ambulance sped through the city with its sirens wailing and lights flashing. Cars pulled over to

Six months ago, old Mrs. Jenkins from down the hall passed away. Her husband, Tom, was left alone.

Wait for Me He pressed his back against the rough, cool wall and closed his eyes. It felt as if he might

**Diary Entry:** The rain hammered against the window of my cramped, tired cottage, blending with the

The paper cranes soar through the sky… Emily woke up and stretched blissfully. Then she paused, wondering