William discovers his childhood love, Ellie, who disappeared from his life over 75 years ago, is still alive, and wonders if he’ll have a second chance. A pesky little stray dog keeps following Bella and doesn’t give up until Bella falls for his unwavering love. Local postmaster, Bobbie, opens a letter that was addressed to an unknown person at an abandoned house. When she writes back to the soldier who sent it, unexpected feelings grow. Sarah tolerates her husband Derrick, but when his controlling mother frames her as an unfit mother, and tries to take away her son, Sarah stops at nothing to keep him safe. Beware of who you scorn. They might return from the dead to claim you as their own.

Each story in this collection characterizes feelings of love through friendship, passion, family, revenge, death, and more.