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Fragments of Friendship I trudged through the door after another long, wearying day. My movements felt

Betrothal by the Clock Alice was hunched over a desk scattered with papersledgers, receipts, invoicesher

Home Footage The baby monitor sat atop the sideboard, peering not at her son’s cot, but at the

My Family Oh, my goodness, Emma! You look absolutely stunning! Margaret gasped in delight as she stepped

Liberation I woke with a sudden start, jerked awake by the piercing blare of my phone. In the dim half-light

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

The Love Contract Victoria sat at the mahogany dining table, surrounded by stacks of bridal magazines.

A beautiful reflection words almost fail There is a woman who has lived in constant conflict with her husband.

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

White Tablecloth, Grey Life The soup had turned out marvellously. Helen was sure of itshed tasted it