La vida

The Mirage Over dinner, Daniel’s father kept shooting him disapproving glances. Daniel already knew—his

Just Friends The ringing of the phone interrupted Josie’s dinner—a rare occasion, as she seldom cooked

“Beth-aaah…” sobbed Rita into the phone. “What’s all this wailing about? Spit it out—what’s happened?

Alright, so here’s the story, but all adapted to feel properly English—names, places, everything. —

**Mirage** At dinner, his father kept throwing disapproving glances at his son. Oliver knew instantly—his

Mirage At dinner, his father kept throwing disapproving glances at his son. Ethan knew—his mother must

The House of Hope Emma lay awake, tracing the flickering headlight beams on the ceiling as cars passed

My Rules As often happens, Emily never knew her father. He left her and her mum right after she was born.

**The Clever Timmy** Emily and her mother had been quarreling for days. They would wear themselves out

**The House of Hope** Emily lay with her eyes wide open, tracing the streaks of headlights flickering