Author: Harlan Covington

**”What’s It to You?”** “You call *me* heartless? *Me?* You’re the one who forgot about

“You mean to tell me this bloody hound matters more to your own children?” Ingrid snapped

The Bouquet Faith lay on her bed, eyes half-closed. Across the room, Olivia sat cross-legged on the opposite

**The Forgotten Happiness** Emma stood by the window of her tiny kitchen, staring at the grey autumn sky.

**Not Meant to Be** *”You’re not going to be late, are you? What time are you leaving, Tom?

**Diary Entry – May 12th** *”Just tasting, really!”* That’s what Irene typed in the group chat.

Loneliness in Marriage. He Left Me for Another. With Gregory, I spent twenty years. There were ups and

Antonia Whitmore loved two things in this life: herself—unconditionally—and her son Peter—with fanatical

**The Return of the Ex-Wife. A Test of Strength** The scent of freshly brewed coffee and warm scones

They once were friends… At least, that’s what the woman on the third floor believed. Her friend