Harlan Covington

“Oh, hello, hello, kingdom of chaos! Vicky, you’re home all day. Couldn’t you at least wash

**Instead of Me** “I don’t want to go to Dad’s… Aunt Laura said he doesn’t love me anymore,”

The One-Way Road “Maybe you’ll start ironing his boxers next, eh? Socks too? He’s a grown man

“You’re my husband, not a piece of furniture.” “You bought the wrong bread again.

**”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

“Wait! Miss! Miss, stop! Do stop!”—Olive turned and saw a young man in a flat cap chasing

“Look at what you’ve become!” William sneered, his lip curling in disgust. “

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.