The Good Part

Imagine being 26, worn out from fetching coffees for TV producers, enduring disastrous dates, and stuck in a damp flat share with neglectful flatmates. Quitting the job might promise a better life, but Lucy Young isn't quite ready to give up on her dreams. One stormy night, after another terrible date leaves her stranded with no bus fare, Lucy seeks refuge in a tiny shop and stumbles upon a peculiar wishing machine.

With her last coin, Lucy closes her eyes and wishes fervently: "Please, let me skip to the good part of my life". The next morning, she wakes up to a handsome man, a ring on her finger, a high-powered job, and two picture-perfect kids. It's the life she's always wanted, except for one detail, she's now in her forties when she should be in her twenties. Has Lucy truly skipped ahead to her dream future, or is there a significant chunk of her life missing? As she navigates this new reality and builds relationships, Lucy must confront the question: Can she go back, and if so, does she even want to?

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