Alison remains notoriously anonymous when critiquing restaurants for the Chicago Tribune because she never wants to be treated differently than an ordinary customer. But when she accidentally goes viral for trashing a new restaurant, her editor insists she make amends by going undercover as a prep cook for the chef she maligned.

It follows Kendra as she sets off on her own for the first time to college. When she meet's her film class partner Ben, she tries her hardest to keep things professional.

It follows Kendra who finds herself in a failing marriage and must deal with her life decisions. When Ben comes back into her life, she is backed into a crisis point and must dig deep to find the strength to take control of her life.

Kelsey honors her late mother by training for a marathon and sharing her journey online. Her posts attract Billy, a grocery worker caring for his disabled mother, Debbie. Obsessed, Billy kidnaps Kelsey and hides her in their attic, controlling her for years. When Debbie discovers the truth, she and Kelsey must fight for survival.