Vanessa, a pop culture writer in NYC, lands the interview of a lifetime with renowned mystery author Martin Clayborne. It's a rocky start, but as they spend more time together she learns there is much more to him than meets the eye.

Despite the fact that a man named Henry has long been retired, he is still one of the most dangerous and wanted killers. He settled away from people in the forest near the lake. Once, as usual, he was busy with his business, when suddenly a strange sound was heard. Upon arrival, he saw a wounded girl who had fallen from her sleds. She needs urgent help, which Henry is unable to provide in these conditions. She must be delivered to the city hospital, as soon as possible. But in this case, he...

Barney teaches chemisty, and is planning to abduct a woman. Despite methodical planning and countless trial runs he always manages to mess things up. Then Diane, who is traveling with her boyfriend Jeff, unwittingly makes herself an easy target. The story is mainly from Jeff's viewpoint, as he searches for Diane. Barney watches him.

Zack Mayo is a young man who has signed up for Navy Aviation Officer Candidate School. He is a Navy brat who has a bad attitude problem. GySgt Foley is there to train and evaluate him and will clearly find Zack wanting. Zack meets Paula, a girl who has little beyond family and must decide what it is he wants to do with his life.