Harlan Covington

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

“Sorry it took so long…” Oliver hadn’t been home in years. The first two while at university

The sky above the horizon had already turned pink, the sun ready to rise. In the train compartment, everyone

The Sofa “Dream” Oliver and Emily had been together for two years. Emily often stayed over

**Diary Entry** How could he? Mum had only been gone a few months, and he’d already brought *her* into

**Diary Entry – 12th October** *Bloody hell, James, you took the wrong turn. We should’ve gone

“I knew you could hear me, Mum,” whispered six-year-old Oliver, tugging at his grandmother’s sleeve.

**Rain Brings Good Luck** After a sweltering summer, a chilly and damp autumn arrived, bringing biting

“You Only Have Yourself to Blame, Mum” Emma was frying burgers when the doorbell rang.

A Break from Loneliness Margaret woke late. Her first thought was that she’d overslept—her daughter and