A Match, By Appointment Evelyn sat at her desk, submerged in the surreal paperwork of a place that felt
Fragments of Friendship I trudged home after a crushing day at the office, each step heavier than the last.
Neighbour Upstairs Helen, where did you put my pot? The big one, the one I use for stew? Mrs.
The Pact of Love Many years ago, Emily sat at a vast oak table piled high with wedding catalogues.
Liberation I woke to the sharp, insistent shrill of my mobile ringingcutting violently through my sleep
Where Happiness is Born Mum, look what I made! I worked so hard! And my teacher said it was brilliant!
A Husband for the Weekend A fishcake sat exactly in the centre of the plate. Alex stared at it as his
Arranged Introductions by Appointment Alison sat at her desk, completely absorbed in her paperwork.