**Farewell** The deaf and darkened night faded, inching closer to the inevitable moment of parting.
She Can’t Lie Under the Cathedral’s Dome Back in school, Robert was hardly a model student, but he aced
“Daughter” The sun hung low over the winding road as Leonard slowed his car, spotting the
Unflappable After her divorce and splitting the flat with her ex-husband, Emily found herself moving
The Wife Without Status Miranda checked herself in the hallway mirror, smoothing her hair one last time.
Once, life in the countryside was full of joy—young folks danced at village halls and even ventured to
**A Farewell** The deafening silence of the night faded, giving way to dawn and the inevitable moment
**Unflappable** After her divorce and the sale of their shared flat, Abigail found herself moving to
No Happiness in Solitude Regina Whitmore, no longer young but with a sparkle in her eyes, washed her
— That’s it! I’ve had enough! — Margaret flung the dishcloth into the sink, sending water