Emily's wish for a picture-perfect Christmas comes true when a magical, optimistic movie character steps off the screen to help, but as things spiral out of control, she learns that true holiday perfection might look very different from what she imagined.

Tensions rise between Kendra and Ben as they move out of the city and struggle with fertility issues. Their relationship reaches a boiling point when Ben secretly helps his brother, while Kendra returns to the city and reunites with an old friend.

Alison remains notoriously anonymous when critiquing restaurants for the Chicago Tribune because she never wants to be treated differently than an ordinary customer. But when she accidentally goes viral for trashing a new restaurant, her editor insists she make amends by going undercover as a prep cook for the chef she maligned.

Tanya Kach, 14, has been feeling isolated and lonely. Her school's security guard, Tom Hose, befriends her and manages to lure her to his home and hold her captive for over a decade.

When 12-year-old Roxane moves with her family to what appears to be the ideal suburban community, her life is forever changed after a devastating act of sexual violence. As she grapples with the lasting effects of that trauma, Roxane turns to food as a means of survival, beginning a lifelong journey to understand her body, reclaim her voice and confront a society that often defines women by their appearance.

Stacey survives a childhood of abuse and fear, only to face a shocking twist when her brother Rickie confesses to her that he killed their parents. She is further betrayed when Rickie claims she helped him commit the crimes.

Kelsey honors her late mother by training for a marathon and sharing her journey online. Her posts attract Billy, a grocery worker caring for his disabled mother, Debbie. Obsessed, Billy kidnaps Kelsey and hides her in their attic, controlling her for years. When Debbie discovers the truth, she and Kelsey must fight for survival.