MARIE peered out of the front room window, wondering if people would be on time. And not only that – what if nobody showed? She let the net curtain drop, listening to the kettle whistling in the kitch

BONFIRE Night. Roslyn inhaled deeply, relishing the scents drifting on the air. No other time smelled quite like it. Woodsmoke predominated, but sweetened by the competing aromas of toffee apples and

Carolyn looked down the aisle where the birthday candles should have been. She shopped here every week. She knew exactly which shelf they ought to be on. She’d even mentally chosen which candles she’d

Can I climb up to Santa’s Grotto this year?” Alfie asked. “Can I, Mum, please?” Becky Tanner exchanged a smile with her husband. “I suppose you’re old enough now, Alfie. What do you think, Nick?” “Mus

LAUREN sat in the audience listening to the excited buzz around her. Amy’s school had made a huge effort to put on this concert to commemorate November the fifth, which was last Wednesday. Tonight, Sa

G av drove home, glancing up at the ...