Needful Things (inspired by Stephen King's story) is in fact three short stories unrelated except they all involve customers of an old antique shop. In the first story, middle-aged Amelia Pennington purchases an ancient love charm. The second features fourteen year old Danny who just wants the funds to take a pretty girl to the cinema but gets a lot more than he expected. In the third story young teacher, Anne Dawkins simply wants to restore order in the classroom.
A Chastened, Florida Story Jim & Nora prowl the town looking for action and find it in 16 year old Ulla walking through the rain in her Daisy Dukes. Torrid sex follows.
Serena, a devoted mother, comes into possession of a powerful mind-control device. With good intentions, she uses it to subtly transform the lives of her closest friends from their days as Den Mothers, fulfilling their deepest desires. Yet, despite the positive outcomes, Serena hesitates to wield its influence over the person she loves most—her own son.
Josh is sleeping soundly next to his girl friend when he feels like he has rolled off the bed and fallen on the floor. However, it's not a floor inside a house. Follow his adventures as he finds his way in a strange, new world.