PIPPA woke early and went down to the shop as soon as she was dressed. She had big plans for today. Along with her usual duties, she was going to make a start on clearing the back room, and she wanted

CALEB had only meant to stay for a few days. He was as surprised as anyone else when he realised he’d been here six weeks already. “Why don’t you come with me to the shop today?” Stella asked as he wa

My only commandment is ‘Thou shalt not bore’

SISSIE sighed with relief as a wintry Oban came into view. Her Morris Minor was behaving, but it always felt good to complete the long drive from Glasgow. The sea was sparkling and the air frosty as t

DO you think Ellen would enjoy living here?” Scott asked his wife dubiously. “I don’t know. But we have to make the offer,” Hannah replied. Ellen, Scott’s older sister, was a sharp-tongued woman, quic

Burdened by her job, Natalie turned to nature for comfort and found something rather unexpected