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**The Peace Pie** “Emma, I swear, if that Mr. Wilkinson bangs on the ceiling one more time, I’m

Spring sunshine filtered through the curtains, casting dappled shadows on the freshly painted walls of

**Diary Entry** “Blimey, who are you?” came a deep voice from the bedroom as Emily pushed

“An Unexpected Supper Neither Expected” “Are you mad? We can’t invite them!” Victor drummed

**Diary Entry – 15th October** The tension was thick enough to slice with a knife. “Are you sure

April 5, 2024 “Are you mad? We can’t invite them!” Victor drummed his fingers on the kitchen counter

The Proof of Kin — Failed Eleanor stirred milk into the baby’s porridge with quiet desperation, while

Thomas slipped away, and Clara only smiled. “God, I’m so done with this,” Thomas muttered

Waiting for Peace, Getting Pandemonium “Grace, I asked for a quiet family gathering!”

“Mum, did you ever want to be an artist too?” Emily sat at the kitchen table, clutching a