Perfectly Nice Neighbors

Racial and social tensions escalate when Salma Khatun, a Bangladeshi immigrant, confronts her white neighbor, Tom Hutton, after he removes an anti-racist banner from her garden. Seeking a fresh start in Blenheim, Salma's hopes quickly turn to conflict as she faces hostility and vandalism. The situation intensifies, drawing lines between the families and foreshadowing a reckoning that threatens to lead to violence. The story explores themes of community, identity, and the impact of prejudice in suburban life.