Month: September 2025

**A Secret Carried Too Long** For twelve years, Eleanor Thorne bore a weight that would have broken most.

Do they have no relatives? Why did you bring them here? Its a pity you know who it hurts We can barely

Sorry I missed your birthday, Paul. Had a nasty bit of trouble, Vincent muttered, downing his pint in one go.

Dear Mum, your advice about generosity inspired meI gave away your tea set to Auntie. Mum, you always

**A Secret Carried Too Long** For twelve years, Eleanor Thorne bore a weight that would have broken most.

Lets splash your huge bonus on Graces 30th birthday! Shell be over the moon! Mum said, deadserious.

**Diary Entry 15th March** “You’re smothering me,” said Edward, standing by the open suitcase.

“Tatu, you’ve stopped talking to us altogether,” Lena murmured, avoiding the thought

“What on earth, Mum? A story about adopting a dog?” “Mum, what have you done?”

**Diary Entry 15th March** “You’re smothering me,” said Edward, standing by the open suitcase.