Twenty-five short stories from David R. Grigg, exploring a variety of situations, characters and themes. - An old man struggling to survive on a meagre pension has an unexpected encounter with his past - Two policemen investigating a mysterious disappearance uncover a hidden tragedy - A professional car thief finds he has taken more than he bargained for - A photographer's model inherits his collection, and with it some sad memories - A man contemplating suicide is unexpectedly saved by love - The widow of a soldier strives to overcome her loss and set her child on a safer path - The chance encounters of the passengers on a bus are full of mutual incomprehension - A woodwork teacher is driven mad by his lost love These and other stories will delight and fascinate you.