These five stories depict a sordid way of life and are unsuitable for junior readers. The writings contain references to sex, drugs and violence. Unseemly language is also heavily used throughout the five tales. Adult readers only are encouraged to enjoy these manuscripts. Bernie is an exercise in an adult way of life with teenagers. Exit the Cross has the seedy style of the old King's Cross in Sydney depicted, with Pimps, Male and Female Prostitutes, Bad Language, Drugs and Violence. Pat-Tricia is the story of two eight year old girls who are mixed up at the airport. One goes to a nice family and the other to a Prostitute. This tale is how the two girls coped. Laurie is a relation of two no-hopers who have not grown up yet, they are typical of many young people nowadays who just take rather than give; as is the norm with a great majority of down and out people. Gold Digger How a street girl is transformed into a lady. Drugs, violence and unseemly language mixed with high society.