Місяць: Липень 2025
The New Year’s Surprise Emily hurried home, barely noticing the icy pavement beneath her feet.

Polly climbed the stairs to the second floor of the office, relieved not to bump into any colleagues

John sat for a long time, staring at his phone. He’d been putting this off for ages. Finally, taking

The Bonds of Brotherhood Edward pulled his Jaguar up outside the shopping centre, reluctant to leave

**”Is He My Son?”** Polly climbed the stairs to the second floor of the office, relieved

The Actress Alice stepped into the Tube carriage and sank onto the seat. Why on earth had she worn heeled boots?

The phone rang, and she hesitated before picking it up. “Hello, Charlotte?” came the familiar voice.

**Love** William sat for a long time, staring at his phone. He’d been putting this off forever.

The Actress Alice stepped onto the Tube and slumped into a seat. Why had she worn heeled boots?

**The Flat, or A Family’s Story** Lily trudged home from school, her mind racing over how to keep her










