Event - 13 Short Stories

A collection of 13 genre-mixing stories that cover a wide range of human experiences."e;The Event"e;, the collection's eponymous short story, casts a satirical eye on an epochal future event.In "e;Coast Highway"e;, an ordinary person finds himself unexpectedly thrust into a terrifying situation.The narrator in "e;i"e; meets an unforgettable person when and where he least expects.A misanthrope has his worst day ever in "e;Dill's Dilemma"e;.What can a young woman, "e;Mandy"e;, do when she discovers she has married a stranger?"e;Marvelle"e; is well past her prime, but she has one last trick to play. Can she carry it off?An aging couple, "e;Mr. and Mrs. Ledbetter"e;, must confront a long-buried secret, though it tears them apart.A senior center is in an uproar over a 'youngster' in their midst, in "e;Along Came Sally"e;.A marine recruit must face the hardships of bootcamp as well as deal with a bully in "e;Scofie's Last Hurrah"e;.A mysterious death in "e;The Good People of Krystal Springs"e; forces an old sheriff to relive a past he tried to forget and propels him into the arms of a woman he can never have.In "e;Gayle's Story"e;, a young girl and budding writer must deal with loss.Rounding out the collection are stories for dog owners: "e;Forgive Me My Disbelief"e; and "e;A Prayer Over A Dead Dog"e;.