Jake's parents died when he was thirteen, leaving him to fend for himself. He took odd jobs to make ends meet, but never had much money. One day, he found an abandoned motorcycle and fixed it up. He started racing it and quickly became the town's champion. With the prize money, he was able to buy a small house and finally have a place to call home.
John, a young boy, is out hunting with his father when they come across a T-Rex. John's father tells him to stay back, but John is brave and takes aim. The T-Rex is struck and furious, charging at John and his father. John's father gets away, but John is not so lucky and is caught and eaten by the T-Rex. John 's father runs back to the village to get help and the villagers come armed with spears and knives. They kill the T-Rex. John's father is devastated, but John is remembered as a great hunter.
Val is released from prison and determined to make things right for her and her son. However, her former boss from the criminal underworld won't let her go that easily and starts to hunt her down. Val knows she has to find allies and a way out before it's too late.
Shannon sets out on a journey to find her mother, meeting a cast of colorful characters along the way. Through her journey, Shannon discovers more about herself and what she's capable of.
Linda, a young woman struggling to find her place in the world, befriends a man during a walk in the park. He helps her see things in a new light and she decides to make some changes in her life.
Shannon is reluctant to move from the coast of Maine to upstate New York, but she falls in love with the ocean all over again when she meets Captain Jake, an old fisherman.
Mallory's husband is killed in a car accident, leaving her to raise their young daughter on her own. She is approached by a wealthy man who offers her a large sum of money to marry him, and she agrees. Soon after, she realizes that she is in over her head as her new husband is a controlling and manipulative man. When she tries to leave him, he makes it clear that she will never be able to escape. Mallory is trapped in a life of terror and despair, and she must find a way to break free before it destroys her.
Nine-year-old orphan Mary is sent to live with her aunt and uncle in Shepherdstown, West Virginia. At first, she doesn't think much of the small town. But she soon discovers that it's full of surprises. The people are friendly and there's always something to do. When Mary learns about the town's history, she realizes that Shepherdstown is a special place indeed .