La vida

Tom woke up at three in the morning to work as a bin collector on the streets of Manchester.

The Granddaughter Katie drifted off to sleep just before dawn. When she opened her eyes, sunlight flooded

During dinner, Dad kept shooting disapproving glances at his son. Tom figured Mum must’ve told him about

Flowers Vera lay on her bed with her eyes closed. Across the narrow room, Olivia sat cross-legged on

Rose lay with her eyes closed. Across the room, Lily sat cross-legged on the other bed, reading a textbook aloud.

**The House of Hope** Emily lay with her eyes open, tracing the streaks of light from passing cars flickering

The House of Hope Emily lay with her eyes open, watching the flicker of car headlights dance across the ceiling.

For Love The young woman paused as a handsome lad with a large black satchel slung over his shoulder

**For Love** “Excuse me, miss, could you tell me where Wellington Street is? I’ve been going in

**For Love** “Excuse me, miss, do you know where Suvorov Street is? I’ve been walking in circles