Rachel Olivia Taylor

In July 1860, the schooner Clotilda slipped quietly into the dark waters of Mobile, Ala., holding 110 Africans stolen from their homes and families, smuggled across the sea, and illegally imported to be sold into slavery. Surviving Clotilda is the extraordinary story of the last slave ship ever to reach America's shores: the brash captain who built and sailed her, the wealthy white businessman whose bet set the cruel plan in motion, and the 110 men, women, and children whose resilience turned horror into hope.

Ronald Mindell, a work-from-home florist, has always wanted to be a father. Following the loss of their unborn child, Ronald desperately wants to try again. His wife Margaret, condom designer, desires a new outcome for her life that is more career focused. After Ronald accidentally tosses a used condom on a sunflower causing it to come to life. He takes it in as his son, causing Margaret to rethink their relationship.

A young girl confronts her own morality when her father's life hangs in the balance.

Sylvester, a young man in his 20s, faces a challenge from friends that forces him to confront his fears and insecurities. Along the way, he embarks on a journey of self-discovery, learning to embrace his individuality, find peace in solitude, and appreciate the value of self-love and genuine connections.