Author: Harlan Covington

**Diary Entry** The dining room glowed under the soft light of the chandelier, casting a warm shimmer

For sixteen years, businessman Edward Harrington searched for his missing daughter, unaware she had been

“Having a Baby at Forty-Seven?” “Have you lost your mind, having a child at your age?

THE TRAVEL COMPANION The announcement for boarding had just been made, and Victor stepped onto the platform.

**Sun After the Rain…** *March 15th* “Emily, come here a moment. I’ve been down the cellar and

The Shame on the Bus Eleanor Whitaker hurried towards the bus stop, clutching her small handbag tightly.

Let’s Get Married Zachary was a quiet, reserved lad. He lived with his parents in a small village—maybe

“House Built, But You Can’t Live in It” “Mrs. Thompson! What on earth are you saying?

“Everything’s fine,” she said—and cried all night. “Mum, what’s wrong with you?” Emily tugged at her

**The Return of the Mother-in-Law** Emily stood by the window, watching raindrops drum against the sill.