A varied collection containing previously unpublished short stories.Paige has kept a secret for over 30 years, Pearl worries about a vulnerable neighbour, Gina learns a lesson about patience, Roger meets an old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.