Edward was driving back from his parents’ house. In the summer, they lived in the countryside, in an
The Sister Who Decided for Everyone The phone rang at precisely seven in the morning, just as Lydia was
An Ordinary Day—and a Divorce Emily fills the kettle and absently wipes the kitchen counter, though it’s
**Diary Entry** *”So, you won’t invite me to the wedding, love? Are you ashamed of me?”
**A Failed Operation** James staggered out of the car rather than stepping out properly. He’d only done
**The Door Will Stay Shut** *Friday, 10th May* “Mum, open the door! Please, Mum!”
**”The Door Will Stay Closed”** “Mum, open the door! Mum, please!” Her son’s
Margaret slammed her teacup onto the saucer so hard that the tea splashed onto the tablecloth.
**Diary Entry** I suppose people think I’ve been unbelievably lucky in life. I could never stand my name—Jessica—let
**The Ghost** Oliver was driving back home after visiting his parents. They lived in an old cottage in