Harlan Covington

Arthur stood before the familiar door, unable to press the buzzer. A holdall weighed down his arm, his

“You no longer exist in this family!” Eleanor’s voice trembled with fury. “

I became an orphan at six. Mother already had two girls when she bore the third. I remember it all –

Wednesday, 4th of May The teacups clinked on the tray as I adjusted the rose quartz coaster for the third time.

“Don’t know anything, you’re listed as the father on the form, come and get the twins!”

“I won’t go!” Alice screamed, slamming her bedroom door with finality. “

My grandmother narrowed her eyes knowingly. “You know, dear love, they say not every Rose is a

The Feather Bed’s Burden “So, this time, I do hope you’ll stay longer than three days?

Catherine imagined she’d taken a husband… As she paid for the shopping at Harrods, Simon

Okay, so there was this wedding, right? You know how they say weddings bring out the best in people?