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Five more short stories with an unexpected ending!
Heroes: Why are TV heroes always so perfect, Debs wonders - why can't the film makers make them more realistic? Although she realises she might be a little jaded. The lack of realism doesn't seem to have put off her husband, Nick. Maybe she's getting cynical in her old age - or are there any ordinary heroes left in the world?
Mrs Peter's Hair: Rachel is sure she recognises her new client, Amber Peters, but she can't work out where they have met before. They go through the usual places - school, work, hobbies - and discover their paths have never crossed. And then Amber says something that makes Rachel realise the truth is more wondrous than either of them could ever have imagined.
Aunt Poppy: Aunt Poppy is upset because she hasn't been asked to do the flowers at her niece's wedding, despite having over 50 years of experience in the trade. She traps an unsuspecting wedding guest in a corner and complains bitterly throughout the reception, but nothing is quite what it seems.
Karma: Can the ancient principals of Buddhism be used to get your kids to help with the housework? Jeannie thinks they can, as she embarks on a campaign to persuade them that good things will happen if they do good things like tidying up their rooms. But will it all backfire on her?
A Touch of Magic: Eleanor's new job as a waitress in Burt's Cafe is a far cry from the glamorous life she led before, as The Mighty Magico's assistant. But oddly enough there are quite a few similarities between serving up all day breakfasts and being sawn in half every night. Perhaps the magic hasn't disappeared as completely as she thinks!
Heroes: Why are TV heroes always so perfect, Debs wonders - why can't the film makers make them more realistic? Although she realises she might be a little jaded. The lack of realism doesn't seem to have put off her husband, Nick. Maybe she's getting cynical in her old age - or are there any ordinary heroes left in the world?
Mrs Peter's Hair: Rachel is sure she recognises her new client, Amber Peters, but she can't work out where they have met before. They go through the usual places - school, work, hobbies - and discover their paths have never crossed. And then Amber says something that makes Rachel realise the truth is more wondrous than either of them could ever have imagined.
Aunt Poppy: Aunt Poppy is upset because she hasn't been asked to do the flowers at her niece's wedding, despite having over 50 years of experience in the trade. She traps an unsuspecting wedding guest in a corner and complains bitterly throughout the reception, but nothing is quite what it seems.
Karma: Can the ancient principals of Buddhism be used to get your kids to help with the housework? Jeannie thinks they can, as she embarks on a campaign to persuade them that good things will happen if they do good things like tidying up their rooms. But will it all backfire on her?
A Touch of Magic: Eleanor's new job as a waitress in Burt's Cafe is a far cry from the glamorous life she led before, as The Mighty Magico's assistant. But oddly enough there are quite a few similarities between serving up all day breakfasts and being sawn in half every night. Perhaps the magic hasn't disappeared as completely as she thinks!
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