The Last Table
Romance
On a wet afternoon, Anna shares a café table with a man and a very large bag.
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The Missing Lunch
Mystery
Nina's lunch box is missing, and the office kitchen has one new rule.
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A Cake for Tuesday
Comedy
Chris arrives at work with a birthday cake and a small problem with the date.
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The River Path
Travel and adventure
A closed bridge changes the route to the market for two friends.
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An Extra Plate
Friendship and family
After a friend cancels dinner, Helen still has enough food for two.
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The Red Umbrella
Fantasy
Daniel opens an old umbrella on a sunny day and gets a very wet surprise.
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The Sunday Market
Romance
Paul buys his vegetables from the same stall every Sunday, until something changes.
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A Light Upstairs
Mystery
The upstairs flat is empty, but someone turns on the kitchen light every evening.
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The Quiet Room
Comedy
It is Sam's first morning at the gym, and he is sure he has found the right room.
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A Day Without a Phone
Travel and adventure
Ruth has a bus ticket home, but her phone stops working in a town she does not know.
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The Spare Ticket
Romance
When her friend cancels, Nora offers a concert ticket to someone she usually only sees on the stairs.
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The Same Postcard
Mystery
Three neighbours receive the same old street photograph, with no name from the sender.
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