La vida

**A Family for Now** The suitcase stood by the door, zipped up tightlike the final touch before leaving.

“Dad, meet my future wifeyour daughter-in-law, Emily!” beamed Matthew, his face glowing with

The suitcase stood by the door, fastened tightlike the final touch before departure. Emma nervously adjusted

**The Night Before Dawn** When Emmas contractions began, the clock showed a quarter to three.

Where did you get that picture? I felt my throat go dry the moment I saw the photograph of the missing

The air outside was thick with the scent of early summerlong days, green leaves pressing against the

Where did you get that picture? Evan went pale when he saw the photograph of his vanished father on the

**Diary Entry** Late again from work? Lately, his workload has been unbearable, so hes been coming home

A crisp October evening settled over the little cottage in the Cotswolds. Eleanor Smith was perched in