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Everyone says 14-year-old Billie is nothing but trouble. A fighter. A danger to her family and friends. But her care worker sees someone different. Her classmate Rob is big, strong; he can take care of himself and his brother. But his violent stepdad sees someone to humiliate. And Chris is struggling at school; he just doesn't want to be there. But his dad sees a useless no-hoper. Billie, Rob and Chris each have a story to tell. But there are two sides to every story, and the question is... who do you believe?

Inventive, intriguing and atmospheric, this eclectic selection of crime, mystery and psychological dramas immerses us in a series of diverse worlds where nothing is what it appears to be, and nobody is quite what they seem. Wide in scope and disparate in style, the stories range from a police procedural and a dark, dystopian eco-thriller to a shocking tale of modern-day slavery, based on real-life events. Created by a host of writers, including BAFTA Award-winning playwright Neil McKay, they are by turn chilling, surreal, haunting and darkly comic.

When Old Mr. S gives a family of abandoned teddies a new home in Rosehill Cottage, the teddies bring about a magical change to all their lives. Papa Ted, Mama Ted, Young Ted, and Baby Ted make friends with lonely Grand Ted, reunite him with his friend Tartan Ted, adopt Manny the Mannikin (even though he is not a teddy), and bring Christmas back to Rosehill Cottage.

The family of teddies at Rosehill Cottage continue to work their magic in the lives of those around them as they help and rescue lost and lonely toys. This second collection of five short stories about Papa Ted, Mama Ted, Young Ted, Baby Ted, and their new friends will charm and delight people of all ages.