13 stories
Belfast Troubles
Tour guide Mary shows visitors the city's divided past. When English journalist Tom wants to understand, she takes him deeper than the murals—into her own history.
Camden Tattoo
Tattoo artist Zara has inked thousands of bodies. But when grieving widower Simon wants a memorial piece, she ends up touching more than skin.
Hull Trawler
Maritime museum curator Joan preserves the history of Hull's fishing fleet. When journalist Tom researches the triple trawler tragedy, she gives him more than archives.
Majlis Midnight
Interior designer Alia transforms traditional majlis spaces. When client Faris requests designs that honor his late wife's vision, creation becomes connection. 'Al majlis qalb al bait' (المجلس قلب البيت) - The majlis is the heart of the home.
Oud Obsession
Perfumer Salwa creates bespoke fragrances from rare oud. When businessman Wei commissions a scent for his late mother's memorial, their sessions become intoxicating. 'Al 'itr ya'eesh fi al dhakira' (العطر يعيش في الذاكرة) - Fragrance lives in memory.
The Cricket Widow
Fatima's husband is obsessed with cricket, leaving her alone every weekend. When his handsome teammate Amir starts showing her attention, she discovers what it feels like to be someone's priority.
The Family Secret
When Sana's mother passes, she discovers a secret sister—Mehr—born from her father's affair. As they navigate grief and resentment, Mehr's brother-in-law Kareem becomes an unexpected source of comfort... and more.
The Final Chapter
At her father's funeral, Aliya meets Rashid—her father's best friend's son—for the first time since childhood. Their shared grief becomes something neither expected: a new beginning.
The Refugee Romance
Immigration lawyer Amira helps refugees navigate the British system. When she meets Yasir—a Pakistani political refugee—she discovers some cases become more than professional.
The Uber Driver's Secret
She orders the same Uber every Friday night—a Somali driver who knows her estate in Brixton. He never asks why she's crying. Until one night she asks him to just drive, and they end up in a car park confession that leads somewhere neither expected.
The Night Bus Confession
He takes the N29 every night from his shift at the hospital. She gets on at Wood Green, same time, same seat. Three months of silent bus rides until the night he finally speaks—and she finally breaks.
Guest Room
After her divorce, his wife's sister moves into their guest room temporarily. His wife works long hours; her sister is home all day. Shared breakfasts become shared confessions become something they both know is wrong.
Summer at the Lake
He's always looked forward to summers at his aunt's lakeside cabin. But this year, fresh from a divorce and lonely, she sees him differently. What starts as emotional support becomes something neither expected.