Matthew had always been a man of extremes. Wild in his youth, he decided to become a missionary and live a life of voluntary poverty. Yet when Matthew and Chrissy returned to New Zealand temporarily, the truth about their life in the Philippines came to light. Was such a life of hardship fair on his children and his partner?
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In its early days, the book was popular and sought out by many. But as the days, months, and then years passed, fewer people who visited the library sought to read it. Eventually after 10 years, the beautiful bright-eyed girl with the golden hair approached the book. Would she finally select it to read?
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A soft-hearted worm-lover crosses paths one day with a naked man who covers himself in worms, hoping to find a novel way to end his life. But the man had not done his proper worm research. Will she be able to put him on the right path and persuade him that his chosen method is an inefficient one?
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As a child, Jack Rabbit Bird was her faithful companion, sticking by her side when her father died and grief took hold. But she hadn’t needed him for years – would he still be there if she returned to the land of her youth?
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Frankie and her cat, Hiro were perfectly matched, with daily routines that synced flawlessly. One day, when Frankie went to work and Hiro went outside to sleep the day away, he was mistaken for a stray by a well-meaning stranger. Would she be Hiro’s new owner or would she understand where Hiro truly belonged?
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After 22 years together, Mel has chosen to leave her lover. There is no anger, only the quiet certainty of goodbye. But the decision was not taken lightly and it threatens to reverberate long after Mel departs.
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On her own in late middle age after the end of a long marriage, Kate knew she’d love a companion to accompany her in life. The parade of men she met through dating apps, however, left a lot to be desired. Then she matched with Steve. Was he going to be the one to save her from the single life?
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Looking for a place to spend the night and escape the bitter cold, Vietnam veteran Tom began to panic when he heard young men’s voices. With an old man attacked in that very park last year, he feared the worst.
It was the chilling prelude to a night of horror, pain, regret and violence for Tom and his homeless friends.
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When Lizzie retired at 60, she began planning her bucket list. First up was hiking the Tongariro Crossing with her husband. After all, how hard could it really be? Yet the reality – complete with indignities, weak knees and bloody toenails – quickly made her want to rethink some of the items on her list altogether.
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It seemed like the perfect idea to suggest to the sports-mad group – taking the kayaks out on the lake. A storm had been forecast, but surely it would be okay. Yet as soon as they pushed out on the lake, laughing and fearless, Samantha called for them to come back, but it was too late. And then the clouds rolled in …
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Will thought the recipient of the headstone deserved more than the bland inscription that was supposed to represent an incredible life. His father disagreed, but unexpected support came in the form of Grandad George.
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A family shop with her kids became a disaster when they caused a scene in the supermarket. Now, with a screaming baby, an ear-splitting six-year-old and a weeping middle child, could she somehow get some help?
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