Contents
Afraid of the Rain
A once intrepid adventurous woman loses her home in a mudslide and faces her new-found fear of life and the loss of her home and community.
The Great Pumpkin Caper
A man risks his marriage when he becomes obsessed with growing giant pumpkins and competing in contests.
The Bingo Cage
A young musician working at a senior living facility reintroduces music into a former jazz singer's life. She goes against corporate policy and plans a rip-roaring speakeasy to breathe life into the residents' ho-hum existence.
Holding Stone
A world-class climber faces her most difficult ascent when she sees her long lost sibling, a homeless vagrant, at her brother's funeral.
Poison Pawn
An actor identifies too closely with the sociopath he plays in a film and loses his grip on reality.
Living Well
An AIDS denialist gains prominence by taking a controversial stance on HIV. Her stubbornness to accept the reality of science causes her to lose what's most precious to her.
Send in the Clowns
In a circus manager's quest for the perfect clown, she discovers that the clown business isn't always a laughing matter.
Soul Food
An inspirational speaker and author motivates others to combat eating disorders but struggles to overcome her own demons.
Frozen Lace
When a despondent bride plans to drown herself in the bathtub on her wedding night, alchemy intervenes.
Tuxedo in the Bathtub
Obsessed by penguins, a little boy takes matters into his own hands and gives his mom the surprise of her life.
The Magician
A young internet dater's 99th date is with a magician. Her worries that she'll have to fake delight during his hackneyed magic tricks are dispelled when he sparks a world she couldn't have ever imagined.
