La dernière traversée
Travel and adventure
Un changement de trajet oblige deux voyageurs à revoir leur retour d’une île.
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La cuisine de tante Rose
Friendship and family
Deux adultes partagent une cuisine et retrouvent une ancienne difficulté familiale.
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Une promenade, seulement
Romance
Une réservation oblige deux anciens partenaires à reparler d’un week-end prévu ensemble.
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Six pommes de moins
Mystery
Pendant ses pauses, une vendeuse voit disparaître des pommes tandis que sa caisse se remplit.
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Le carnet du monsieur
Comedy
La propriétaire d’un petit restaurant reçoit un visiteur qu’elle veut absolument impressionner.
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Une moitié de lune
Travel and adventure
Une troupe doit mettre ses décors à l’abri avant une averse.
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La dernière visite
Romance
Deux anciens partenaires se retrouvent dans un appartement qu’ils envisagent chacun d’acheter.
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Deux reçus, une montre
Mystery
Deux clients présentent des documents pour la même montre sortie d’un atelier.
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Quelques mots de bienvenue
Comedy
Une bénévole découvre que son accueil doit prendre la forme d’un discours en anglais.
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Le passage par le port
Travel and adventure
Une livraison fragile doit changer de route, et son prix aussi.
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Le double des clés
Friendship and family
Une visite imprévue oblige une fille et son père à parler de l’accès à son appartement.
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Le musée des lettres retenues
Fantasy
Une visite expose un texte jamais envoyé et oblige son auteur à choisir d’autres mots.
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