Life is never without incident and these twelve short stories demonstrate just how unpredictable it can be. At times blissful or comical, at others unfortunate or even tragic. This collection includes - the man, long burdened by the shackles of an inferiority complex, finally takes his first step towards freedom and a more fulfilling existence; the young expectant mother, concerned with financial hardship, happens upon a windfall that would change everything for her growing family; and the newspaper delivery boy looking forward to a Christmas that he will end up never forgetting.