Harlan Covington

“Beyond the Wall—Not Silence” “Martha, turn down that bloody telly!”

Nina Petrovna stood by the window, her palm pressed against the cold glass, watching as old Tom the caretaker

The Neighbour Knew Too Much “Eleanor! Eleanor Whitmore, wait!” shouted their neighbour, Peter Wilson

She arrived first. Margaret Wilson woke at five in the morning, as always. The habit of forty years at

Oh my gosh, can you believe what my sister did? I just found out and I’m still shaking. “

— No, Emma, you don’t understand! I can’t go on like this! — Martha grabbed her friend’s wrist, squeezing

UNLIKELY HAPPINESS “Mum, the only way left for us to have a child is IVF. William and I have made

– Why are you so quiet and lost in thought today? – William asked his wife as they sat at the kitchen

Emma couldn’t settle. Little Rosie had fallen asleep in her arms, but she still couldn’t tear herself

**One Step from Divorce** Emily stood by the window, watching as James circled the driveway in his brand-new car.