La vida

Happiness in the Palm of My Hand I stood before the mirror, examining myself—the long face, the sharp

The hospital room was draped in shadows, the faint glow of a single lamp barely touching the girl’s face.

**The Wheelie Suitcase** “Mum, I’m a grown-up now. Can’t I do what I want, just once?”

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

“*The Wheelie Suitcase*” “Mum, I’m not a kid anymore. Can’t I just do something I actually

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.