Month: September 2025

**The Grand Prize** I became a widow at thirty-two, left with two children: a son, Victor, and a daughter, Lorraine.

**A Sea of Doubts** The night had fallen, the rain had ceased, and through the window, Eleanor saw her

“You’re not family,” said the daughter-in-law when I brought flowers on the day they

“You’re not really family,” said my future daughter-in-law when I brought flowers on

**Diary Entry** I was late for the tea ceremonyheld every morning at tenbecause I was finishing a report

**The Stranger** By the time the morning tea break began at ten sharp, Oliver was late, finishing a report

Fate Would Not Allow Deceit Everyone has their own destiny. Fate can plunge you into despair so deep

**Happiness with a Hint of Sorrow** Emily, a sweet, slightly plump girl with unruly blonde curls escaping

“Honestly, do I look like a grandma to you? Im only fifty-something. Am I really that old?”

**Diary Entry** Fate has a way of playing tricks. It can hurl you into despair so deep you can barely