Inspired to write a short story every month of the year, Michael Ruiz imagines a wide variety of fiction filled with romance, ambiguity, and humor: a vague understanding of what two people share; an unexpected proposal in a public place; a guy at the right place at the wrong time; an endearing boy's wish to wait; a crying baby and its newfound parents; the discovery of aliens - in space; a sacrifice worth more than any kiss; the return of a father; the only method to truly get rid of hiccups; a story you should absolutely never read; a love note appropriate for any girl; the blessed life a young teenager has with her friends and family; and a task to get a birthday gift for your boyfriend. The 2010 Short Story Collection includes all thirteen stories that were released that year.