**The Path to Happiness** Rodney walked home from work, though the distance was considerable.
Flowers Vera lay on her bed, eyes half-closed. Across the narrow dormitory room, Holly sat cross-legged
**For Love** “Excuse me, miss, could you tell me where Wellington Street is? I’ve been going in
Tom woke up at three in the morning to work as a bin collector on the streets of Manchester.
The Granddaughter Katie drifted off to sleep just before dawn. When she opened her eyes, sunlight flooded
During dinner, Dad kept shooting disapproving glances at his son. Tom figured Mum must’ve told him about
Flowers Vera lay on her bed with her eyes closed. Across the narrow room, Olivia sat cross-legged on
Rose lay with her eyes closed. Across the room, Lily sat cross-legged on the other bed, reading a textbook aloud.
**The House of Hope** Emily lay with her eyes open, tracing the streaks of light from passing cars flickering
The House of Hope Emily lay with her eyes open, watching the flicker of car headlights dance across the ceiling.









