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Thirteen plays about human connection, from some of BBC Radio's best writers exploring love, family, romances and life's ups and downs. This diverse collection of stories centres around family dynamics, relationships both romantic and platonic, and the diverse ways ordinary people navigate the vicissitudes of everyday life. Ranging from modern fairy tales to coming-of-age dramas, they feature a wide variety of styles, and are scripted by an array of writers from award-winning dramatists to first-time authors.

At eight years old, a freak accident robs Hannah Whitaker of her mobility, leaving her quadriplegic and ventilator-dependent. Confined to a medicalized home, she faces a world that sees her as fragile cargo, not a girl with dreams. Her mother Marissa hovers with suffocating devotion; her father Greg retreats into silent fixes. Public school brings isolation and stares, but Hannah sharpens her wit as her fiercest weapon. College ignites her rebellion. Enter Lila, a fiery activist who beholds Hannah not as patient, but partner.

Justice has a price, and the Soul Collector is coming to collect. Detective Lena Grady doesn't do partners. Still reeling from the loss of her last one, she's hardened her heart and focused on the job. But when a high-profile businessman is found with antique silver dollars covering his eyes, the ritualistic nature of the crime draws the attention of the FBI. Enter Special Agent Thomas Vance, a methodical profiler who sees right through Lena’s defenses. As the bodies pile up, the pattern becomes chillingly clear: every victim served on the same controversial jury a decade ago.