Author: Mitsuko Nagasaki

There wont be a wedding Lily stepped into the bedroom and stopped in her tracks. Standing before her

No Means No On Monday morning, the offices of one of Londons reputable firms hummed with all the usual busyness.

Without Permission for Weakness Please come, Im in hospital. Mary didnt bother to change out of her soft

Without unnecessary words Rupert leaned back in his chair, letting his shoulders unclench after a feast

A beautiful reflection words almost fail There was once a woman from London whose marriage had fallen

Fragments of Friendship I trudged home after a crushing day at the office, each step heavier than the last.

Liberation I woke to the sharp, insistent shrill of my mobile ringingcutting violently through my sleep

Where Happiness is Born Mum, look what I made! I worked so hard! And my teacher said it was brilliant!

Arranged Introductions by Appointment Alison sat at her desk, completely absorbed in her paperwork.

Helen went to her parents for New Yearsleaving her husbands family fuming when they learned theyd have