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06:36
Little Lonely Bird

by TJ McDonald

A New Zealander visits America only to discover he's completely out of place. 

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15:12
S&M&Mom&Dad

by Shalom Auslander

A son uncovers his father’s collection of pornography.

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12:43
Demon of the Past

by Jeannette Walls

A woman learns to embrace her past.

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06:06
To Have and to Howl

by Aaron Wolfe

Aaron Wolfe wants to prove to his wife that he is an adventurous and exciting person.

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12:48
Adventures without Borders

by Tony Wheeler

The founder of Lonely Planet's daughter has a near death experience.

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11:02
The Advanced Beginner

by Mary Coomer

Mary Furlong Coomer falls in love with flamenco as a little girl.

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05:42
It’s the Thought That Counts

by Todd Shaffer

Todd Shafer threw his wife the surprise party she never wanted.

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04:17
Water Color

by Raymond Christian

Ray Christian is underestimated at Boy Scout.

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06:18
Speeding to Bible Study

by Daniel Judson

Daniel Judson is a rabbi busted for speeding.

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10:44
A Phone Call

by Auburn Sheaffer

Auburn Sandstrom is in a dire situation and makes a call for help. 

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06:38
Lady Tremaine

by Brie Mann-Hernandez

A young woman who is convinced that her step-grandmother must be evil is furious when all her attempts to “break her” fail.

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05:44
The Prom

by Dante Jackson

Dante Jackson comes out of his shell at his 8th grade prom.

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06:05
The Detour

by Catherine Smyka

A woman tries to avoid a hard conversation with her dad but then gets stuck on a road detour. 

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11:51
Beneath the Mushroom Cloud

by Clifton Truman Daniel

Clifton Truman Daniel joins bomb victims in Nagasaki. 

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05:03
Labor of Love

by Nestor Gomez

Nestor Gomez tries to teach his children about fiscal responsibility by putting them to work on a grueling job.  

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12:13
Three Months

by Glenn Rockowitz

Glenn Rockowitz gets harrowing news on the eve of the birth of his son. 

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05:29
Forgiven

by Karen Jones

Karen Jones discovers that her father’s lifelong depression is related to his time as a soldier at The Battle of the Bulge.

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14:09
Go the F*ck to Sleep

by Adam Mansbach

After writing Go The Fuck To Sleep, Adam is propelled into a media spotlight he is not ready for.

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08:46
Not on the Usual Tour

by Jon Lovett

A presidential speechwriter doesn't agree with what he's asked to write.

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14:00
The Curse

by Dame Wilburn

Dame Wilburn is told that she is cursed and decides to try and lift the curse herself.

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