Not your everyday problem. A short break and a cat's response throw light on a relationship. A journalist tracks down the man who escaped being the twelfth victim of serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer. Contains adult material. A young girl prepares herself for the return of her mother - a heroine addict, in prison since her daughter's birth. A beautifully constructed tale based on the true story of a night spent in jail with the last man to be hanged in Whitesburg, Ky. A wooden owl prompts change in a quiet woman's life. A woman who lives wild in a remote valley struggles to survive. This story contains adult material. A drifter describes making, spending and losing a few bucks. Contains strong language. Alternately funny and sad but ultimately heartwarming: a boy's experiences on Christmas Eve illustrate the harsh realities of his life. A South African border guard and his family adopt a confiscated tortoise. A vivid memory of an incident from the life of an orphanage child. A frank account of the experiences of one man who found his perfect partner. The story of Sump Stevenson, an optimist and coal miner. The story of a frantic chase, an apathetic crowd and a machete. A tale set in a fairground that will strike a chord with anyone who has siblings. |
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