In the heart of the city, nestled between towering skyscrapers, lay a serene park, a sanctuary for those seeking a brief respite from the urban hustle. Among the park’s regular visitors was a woman named Emma, who often used her lunch break to escape the confines of her office and enjoy the tranquility of nature. On this particular day, Emma wore a crisp white blouse paired with a flowing skirt that danced gently with the...

Not long after I got divorced, I attended an awards ceremony with a couple of colleagues for a company we had helped in the logistics industry. It was held in a central London hotel and was a black tie affair, so we were dressed up to the nines. I’ll admit even I had scrubbed you quite decent in a glam dress, makeup, nails, the whole works. We were seated at a table with about eight other people from the company we dealt...

My recent Spanish holiday was so much fun. Hot weather, good food, and the opportunity to meet new people and enjoy new experiences. The first couple of days were a washout as hordes of boozed-up Tommy Shelby wannabes rolled up trying to charm me into bed, so I was beginning to feel the holiday was a waste of time. My luck changed on the third night. I was sitting at the bar when a young couple came up to the bar. We exch...