Harlan Covington

“Doctor, tell me straight!” Emily’s voice trembled, her fingers gripping the edge of the

I stood before the bathroom mirror, mascara wand trembling in my hand. The last time I’

**BETTY-THE-COUSIN** My cousin Betty was the one I looked up to as a child. She lived in London, while

**Exhale** Yesterday, Emily turned 47. Two years ago, her life fell apart. Who would’ve thought such

Primrose He was just a boy—freckled, slightly clumsy, with a haphazardly tied tie and shining eyes that

One chilly autumn evening, I realized there was a son growing inside me. Somehow, I just knew it was

The Tale of a Mother-in-Law. – You wouldn’t believe who I’ve just met. Katie dashed into the house, washed

I’m 56, and I’ve never been married. No, I’m not an old maid. I have a lovely daughter who’s wed, speaks

The Pretend Marriage Stephen walked along the railway platform, enjoying the gentle warmth of the spring sun.

My ex-mother-in-law won’t leave me alone. My ex-husband moved on ages ago—he’s raising a new child now—but