Harlan Covington

The Flat That Stole Our Peace “Emily! Em, where are you?” Arthur Bennett’

Emma stood before the mirror in her white dress, scarcely believing how things had unfolded.

Victor folded his newspaper, the sharpness of Margaret’s voice still hanging in the air. She stood rigid

Eleanor stands at the kitchen window, chewing a piece of stale bread and butter, gazing at the neighbouring garden.

**Friday, 19th May** Honestly, I despised my sister since we were girls. “Don’t you dare

A dull, throbbing headache anchored Helen Davies to the bed as heavy exhaustion consumed her.

“He is not my son,” the millionaire declared coldly, his voice echoing through the marble hall.

He sneered, his voice dripping with condescension. “Well… your flat. Our old place. I mean—it was ours

The city buzzes with evening energy—car horns honk, footsteps tap against the pavement, and laughter

Maureen stood by the kitchen window, a mug of cooled tea in her hands, watching children play in the garden.