Woolton Village, Fate
Inspired by seeing the Cirque du Soleil ‘Love’ show in Las Vegas.
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Cold Comfort
On a stationary chairlift in a ski resort, Jack and Susan come to understand the depth of their love for each other.
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Power Play
Once the darling of television, Derek Mackintosh now rides the bus to auditions, clutching the ghost of fame that once gilded his life.
Late Lunch
Nicholas hasn’t invited a woman to lunch in more than twenty-five years. How will he fare when Christine joins him?
May Your Days Be Merry and Bright
A grandmother’s successful long-shot bet proves to be life-changing, but not only for herself.
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A Saturday on the Mainland
Tony takes a boat to the mainland every weekend with one hope in his heart. Will this be the Saturday his dream comes true?
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Driven Home
A car parked in a quiet back street conceals a disquieting reality for a mother and daughter.
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Hope Grows
During the COViD lockdown, one man notices something changing in his neighbourhood.
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The Price of Power
After a night at sea in a storm, the desperate fishermen are forced to take any price they can get for their catch, but elsewhere, the tourists have far more pressing needs to consider.
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A Shoebox Filled With Love Letters
The discovery of a box of old cassette tapes helps a recent divorcee understand why her marriage was a mistake.
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Good for Breeding
Forcibly separated by slave traders from the father of her child, Omolara must make a harrowing choice.
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Voiceless
A man finds himself in hospital, unable to communicate with his loved ones.
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