Author: Harlan Covington
“Uncle, please take my little sistershe hasn’t eaten in so long,” the boy pleaded
The mother brought her little girl to choose a puppy from the shelter, but the child stopped at the cage
Sophie was the only daughter of her parents. Her father was protective, her mother indulgent, and always
“Seriously? We’ve been married ten years! What mistress? Ive got my hands full with you!”
“You’re not family,” snapped the mother-in-law, scooping the meat from her daughter-in-laws
“Oh my goodnesshe’s sick? How bad is it?” gasped the mother-in-law. “
**Diary Entry September 12th** Bloody hell, that neighbour of oursMaggie from next doorwas at it again.
“Connie, have you lost your mind? Do you think Id invite you to live with me for money?
Clarissa wanted to celebrate her milestone birthday at their place and demanded they clear the flat. “
The morning began as usual. Outside the window, dawn hadnt yet broken, but the muffled sounds of the









