A varied collection containing previously unpublished short stories. Paige has kept a secret for over 30 years; Pearl worries about a vulnerable neighbour; Gina learns a lesson about patience; Roger meets an old enemy; a group of strangers are brought together in unusual circumstances; Lucas has been leading a double life; a Halloween party makes Judy wonder about the afterlife; a pretty pendant hides a secret; a man who has everything he has ever wanted is left feeling empty; a local crime shocks Susan; Ross will do anything for love... Ordinary people with extraordinary stories.