Jane was sure she knew Charlie and that she knew him well. After all, she and he had been friends on Facebook for several months now. Thanks to Mark Zuckerberg’s ingenuity and generosity, they’d been able to chat and discourse for hours on end without once having actually met one another. And tonight was the evening when, at long last, Jane would actually meet Charlie in the flesh.

(2015)

Although Maxine very much loves Misty, she is not that keen when her flatmate's mother comes to stay with them.

How can she cope with the presence of a so much older woman?

But Maxine soon discovers how very strong the Family Ties are between Misty and her mother.

(2003)

(2015)

As Hitler's bombs land on England, Katherine's young life is dominated by the war.

But despite the war, she is a girl whose needs are the same whether the country is at threat or not.

Her First Kiss tells her much about herself, but is unfortunately compromised by her uniqueness.

(2006)

It is night and despite the persistent drizzle Martin is out walking the streets, hoping to satisfy his hunger. His addiction is for sex with prostitutes, of which there are plenty in this part of town.

However, some of the women who service Martin's needs have their own addictions. And their satisfaction requires that it is Martin who provides them with The Fix they need.

(2000)

(2003-2004)

Frank Sinatra was a man blessed with more than a glorious voice and the wisdom to choose only the best songs to showcase.

And this attribute is one that adds a special something into Sarah and Phil's love-life.

(2003)

Enoch is proud of his service in the War of Independence, in which he helped to make America a land of Freedom, Opportunity and Democracy.

But there are limits to the new Liberty. The rights enshrined in the new constitution do not extend to all.

Least of all to the slaves on Enoch's farm who have yet to taste any of this bravely won Freedom in the New World, but so badly want a share of it.

(2001)

Lance is a patriot who appreciates the benefits in the Freedom of Trade.

As a result he can buy the guns he likes to carry, the cigarettes he likes to smoke, the ready-made meals he likes to eat and the services of an indentured sex worker.

But associated with all these benefits, there is inevitably a price.

(2016)

Candice is on a quest for The Golden Knot whose magical qualities will banish the curse bestowed on her. She is cursed not only with male rather than female genitals, but with a constant erection.

She encounters Kate who is pleased to assist Candice with her need for relief and to attend her on her quest. But first she must seek the permission of her family.

(2002)

Karen hasn't seen her sister in many years and she is both shocked and excited by what she has become.

Po is now a girl with little understanding of normal standards of decency.

But Karen is determined to be The Good Example to her wayward sister.

(2007)

It was A Good Match. Darren's home team had defeated the Manchester City side quite convincingly.

And he and his mates had done similar damage to their fans.

Now he was alone in the streets, looking for a way to complete a perfect day.

What better than with Shell?

But first he had to dispose of her boyfriend.

(2006)

Although Ken had never introduced her to his ex-wife nor even discussed her very much at all, his wife knew a great deal about Sonya.

In fact, Caitlin knew much more about Her Husband's Ex than she really should have done.

(2008)

"Here’s Looking At You, kid."

This was Sam's endearment to his first wife, Jenny, which all these years later he remembers so fondly.

But now he wonders how much his life since then has compensated for the divorce that ended his marriage, and whether he will ever again be able to enjoy Casablanca in quite the same way.

(2004)

Alison and Alan have The House to Themselves. It is an eventful afternoon where brother and sister get to know each other better than they ought. And all the while, the doorbell just doesn't stop ringing!

This story presents every parent's nightmare, but also many children's fantasy.

(2001)

Lynn wonders about the woman in the audience, as she sings How High the Moon.

She knows she appreciates the music she plays and the songs she sings, but will she also enjoy the pleasure of her body?

(2005)

Clare is confused. Where is she? Who is she with? What has she done?

She is Hung Over and with a man she can barely recognize and not even sure what it is they may have done together.

(2003)

(2014)

Sarah's parents have decided. She is to be married to a man of wealth and distinction, and for this she is dutifully grateful.

But then she discovers that Charles Kingston is not the man she believed but is indeed the Imposter to whom Sarah could never be wed.

(2014)

(2006)

Sophie knows that Malcolm has a point when he expresses his reservations about her former life.

But although there is much she won’t confess to Malcolm, her memories return when she sees Justin and Ashley.

And this is despite, or perhaps because, they had only been Just Friends.

(2004)

Janine and Edie are looking for fun at a North London party. And fun means plenty of drugs, dance and sex.

And whether they are going to be slumming or slamming, the two friends are determined to have as much as they can of what Koochy there is on offer.

(2001)

Albert Hiribango has never met anyone like Hannah before. She is a Sex Poet who has come to Africa to defeat her Writer's Block.

To Albert, she only confirms his opinions of the looseness of Western morals. This is a tale of culture clash on the parched savannah.

(2001)

Sarah is in love with Lee and he with her.

All is as it should be in a romantic love made in heaven.

As Sarah knows only too well, their love needs to be strong to compensate for the difficulties that accompany their love.

But they can be thankful that Love is Blind.

(2004)