Prentice Orville

**Diary Entry** I nearly choked on my tea. Just moments ago, I’d been chatting with Grandma—Edith Margaret—over

“Just go ahead, I’ll catch up.” “Where are you?” “At the cottage.

Lenny Fisher slapped the alarm clock’s metal dome and stumbled out of bed, padding barefoot to the kitchen.

“Oh, hello there, hello, kingdom of chaos! Vic, you’re always at home. You could’ve at least done

**She Took My Place** “I don’t want to go to Dad’s…” Oliver hugged his knees and buried

One-Way Road “Maybe you should do his laundry while you’re at it? Socks too, eh? He’s a grown man

It was one of those evenings when the air in the house felt heavy, like a storm about to break.

**What on Earth Do You Need It For?** “You’re calling *me* heartless? *Me?* You’re the one

“Made a Pig’s Ear of It” “Do you mean to tell me this bloody dog matters more

The Encounter “Miss! Miss, wait! Do stop!” — Emily turned and saw a young man in a flat cap