Author: Harlan Covington

The clock was ticking, a silent scream in her mind: *Run, before it’s too late…* Every girl dreams

**Clever Tim** Emily and her mum had been rowing for days. They’d wear themselves out, retreat to separate

**Diary Entry – 15th December** The air was biting cold as I left the office, my breath forming little clouds.

“Who is my father?” “Liz, shall we go to the cinema on Sunday?” “

The First Day “For me, have this child. You know I can’t have children…” The first day of

**A Worthy Suitor** Emily stood by the window, staring at the empty yard. The trampled snow sparkled

Una loved Ever since she was little, Una hated her name. Old-fashioned, granny-like. When she grew older

**The Realisation** “Al,” Kate entered the room, hands behind her back, a mysterious smile

**Diary Entry** Just what I needed… Margaret lived alone. Children had never happened for her and her husband.

**The Cure for Sorrow** Lydia and Edward met at university, both living in student halls. They knew they’d