A collection of 16 mainstream and speculative short stories tending towards the darker side of fiction but interspersed with lighter moments.
The Boxer - A work opportunity for an ex-con condemns him to a fateful journey.
Pockets - Reward or punishment is decided by the contents of a pocket. Choose - left or right?
The Money Cup - Youthful enthusiasm clashes with the dogma of age.
The Supplier - Global warming has its advantages, but not for us as recycling is taken to extremes.
The Greying of Mr. Clark - A man realizes he is becoming the very thing he despised in his youth,
A Question of Image - Does the Angel of Death need a makeover?
Johnny's Luck - Could the old coat in the second hand shop really be a lucky charm?
Chestnut Avenue - Invisible suburban bigotry greets a returning son.
The Nature of Shadows - Shadows are content with their lot - until they become curious.
Time Spent with Olly - Coping with the school bully.
The House Sitter - "Come into my house," said the spider to the fly.
The Big Event - The advent of a major event from history is brought up to date.
From Father to Son - A son is determined to carry out his father's dying wish.
Forever is a Very Long Time - Being immortal is not as glamorous as people might think.
Plagiarise and be Damned - A writer's past catches up with him.
Men and Boys - Old friends are set against one another when countries go to war.
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