Harlan Covington

Where’s the Love? Emily was a lively, spirited, and pretty young woman. Boys buzzed around her like bees

**The Realisation** “Al,” Kate entered the room, hands behind her back, a mysterious smile

**The Third Attempt** Janice slipped into her white coat, sat at her desk, and leaned back in her chair.

“I knew you’d call, Mum…” The phone buzzed in the middle of the lecture.

**Diary Entry** Just what I needed… Margaret lived alone. Children had never happened for her and her husband.

**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