Harlan Covington

**A Hard-Won Happiness** On Friday, the head accountant walked into the office looking especially put

Mirage At dinner, his father kept throwing disapproving glances at his son. Ethan knew—his mother must

The House of Hope Emily lay with her eyes open, watching the flicker of headlights from passing cars

They sat by the riverside, watching ducks snatch bits of bread mid-air that children tossed their way.

“You’ll be with me forever…” Emily flipped the sizzling bits of steak in the pan, clapped

**The Road to Happiness** William walked home from work. It was a bit of a distance, but the evening

Emily finally fell asleep just before dawn. When she opened her eyes, the room was bathed in sunlight

The girl stood on the other side of the railing. There was no doubt about her intention to jump off the

The Anticipation of Happiness They say the wait for happiness is sweeter than happiness itself.

**A Loving Heart** Tom stood by the window, gazing at the sunlit courtyard. In the neighbouring building