‘Come on, you’ve been trying for hours,’ Adam groaned from the bathroom door. ‘Let’s just get some sleep.’ ‘I know what get some sleep is code for,’ Lily poked her head out from under the sink to frown at him. ‘Yes,’ Adam nodded enthusiastically. ‘It’s code for call a plumber already!’ ‘I don’t need to,’ […]

‘Help!’ I called, running out onto the street. ‘Anyone?!’ ‘What is it?’ a kindly older man with crinkled eyes asked, stepping off his porch and shambling towards me. ‘Oh, it’s horrible,’ I cried, tears tracking down my cheek. ‘Are you hurt?’ ‘Yeah,’ I nodded, pressing one hand to my forehead and fanning my face with […]