Une soirée spontanée
Comedy
Une responsable souhaite organiser un moment libre avec un programme très précis.
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Par les anciennes rues
Travel and adventure
Une déviation impose à deux sœurs un passage dans leur ancien quartier.
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Le petit escabeau
Friendship and family
Deux frères doivent vider une maison où chaque objet a une histoire différente.
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La voix de Suzanne
Fantasy
Une restauratrice de meubles prépare une demande qu’elle repousse depuis longtemps.
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La deuxième chaise
Romance
Une musicienne revient jouer dans la petite salle de son ancien compagnon.
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Deux noms sous le vernis
Mystery
La restauration d’un tableau fait apparaître une signature que son cartel ne mentionne pas.
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Suggestion numéro quatorze
Comedy
Une proposition anonyme prend un tour étonnamment public au bureau.
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La traversée de vingt heures
Travel and adventure
Une livraison dans le port demande de revoir un passage que chacun croit connaître.
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Les conditions de vente
Romance
Deux anciens amants cherchent la juste description d’un objet qu’ils ont acheté ensemble.
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Deux mots dans la marge
Mystery
Une chercheuse suit les modifications d’une note dans plusieurs éditions d’une histoire locale.
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Un mardi authentique
Comedy
Un circuit touristique promet une vie de quartier que les habitants ont déjà à organiser.
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Ce qui devait voyager
Travel and adventure
Le responsable d’une exposition itinérante doit renoncer à une partie du chargement avant le départ.
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