Harlan Covington

**Diary Entry – A New Chapter** “Hello, Mum,” Emily said, trying to sound casual, but the

**Diary Entry** That was the last straw. “Enough! I’ve had it!” bellowed Daniel the

The kitchen was tense, the air thick with unspoken resentment. *”What, am I old now? Useless?”

Mum Forgot My Birthday Eleanor woke to the clatter of dishes in the kitchen. Mum was already up, as usual

The Shame on the Bus Eleanor Whitaker hurried towards the bus stop, clutching her small handbag tightly.

“No need,” Vera said abruptly. “You know what, take the house as it is. I’

Let’s Get Married Zachary was a quiet, reserved lad. He lived with his parents in a small village—maybe

After celebrating her fiftieth birthday, Agatha decided to take a holiday in early May to tend to her

“House Built, But You Can’t Live in It” “Mrs. Thompson! What on earth are you saying?

“Everything’s fine,” she said—and cried all night. “Mum, what’s wrong with you?” Emily tugged at her