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The Astonishing Good Fortune of Marigold Castor by Lionel Shriver—Series 1
Two fame-hungry young film-makers try make it in London.

Chuma by Lesley Nneka Arimah—Series 1
A woman returns to Nigeria and cannot understand where her brother has got to.

Lease on Life by Laurie Penny—Series 1
The things you'll do for a flat in Zone 2. A short story for radio by Laurie Penny.

Clearing the Bones by Celeste Ng
A woman questions her sister's romantic choices.

Hold Me in Your Light by Harry Baker—Series 1
Dan is at his own stag do but feels anxious about the marriage.

The Storyteller by Julianne Pachico—Series 1
A Colombian summer's evening takes an unexpected turn.

The Beautiful Girl by Sophie Townsend—Series 1
As a teenager, Sophie was bookish, keen, but her daughter is more interested in make-up.