A brother and sister uncover an old letter from their parents that makes them question everything about their family history.
A mailman begins to throw away letters a woman has been receiving from her husband.
A group of kids try to sell an alternative to lemonade and must face the neighboring competition.
A rich businessman has a sudden mental breakdown during an important meeting.
One of Santa's elves puts in his two-week notice at the beginning of December.
A character attempts to keep cool in a conversation with the police.
D
A kid attempts to ignore distractions during church after being promised an ice cream sandwich for good behavior.
Two characters engage in a starring contest where the stakes keep rising.
An unprepared runner powers through the last mile of their marathon.
Created May 1, 2026
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