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Never Again After work, Elaine stopped by the shop. She didn’t feel like cooking, but Sophie needed to eat.

He had once dreamed of coming to her and saying, “I love you…” Emily Whitmore placed

**A Seaside Town** Evening settled over the little coastal town. Autumn wasn’t quite noticeable yet

Margaret woke up late. No need to rush—she’d been retired seven years, and there was no one left

One evening, Emily Whitaker placed the last marked exercise book on top of the pile at the edge of her desk.

**The Unloved Daughter** I was nearly home when my phone rang from inside my bag. I fumbled for it and

A Handful of Blackcurrants Margaret hadn’t put much effort into preparations for New Year’s Eve.

Grandma Taught Him a Lesson He’d Never Forget Our grandmother had always been the heart of our family.

She yearned for the sea… Every month, Katherine set aside a portion of her wages for a holiday.

Margaret wakes late. There’s no rush—she’s been retired seven years, with no one left to care for.