Month: October 2025

**MUM, ILL COME!** Stepping out of the maternity centre, Nicole slumped onto a bench and fished her phone

The man had been gone for a year. Today, his delayed letter arrived with a single sentence: “

When Fate Gets It Wrong After finishing teacher training college, Marianne returned to her hometown

My husband left me on the side of the road with the words, “You’re worthless to anyone.”

Ive nowhere left to go. “I wont go back to that mangy old dog! Id rather live in a basement than with him!

Happiness with a Hint of Sorrow Emily, a sweet, plump girl with unruly curls framing her round face

A Stepmothers Motherly Heart Not long ago, the wedding bells had rung. Not long ago, the family had gathered

**Diary Entry** “Did you buy a dress without asking?” my husband asked, glaring at the receipt.

Six months later, I was taken to the orphanage, while my aunt sold my parents’ flat on the black market.

“Mum, your phones ringing again,” called Matthew from behind Emily. “Who is it?”