The reader is presented with a mixture of gentle and dark humour, plus other tales that are of a mysterious and sometimes sombre nature.

Chicken Lababdar: Justin Blackthorn meets Jo Phillips and embarks on a whirlwind romance. However, Jo’s favourite Indian meal brings the question of his commitment to her into doubt as Justin reaches the crossroads in his life.

I Am Not Lonely: The sad story in which an old lady makes it abundantly clear to the reader just why she is not lonely; or maybe not.

The Experiment: John narrates the story of how his life changed after his odd encounter with a stranger calling himself ‘Richard’. John detests his life up to that point, but dare he participate in ‘The Experiment’ that Richard proposes.

One Black Sock: Something inexplicable has happened in the Strang household.

Rough Justice: A fifty year old sense of injustice comes to light. How can the punishment fit the crime if no crime has been committed?

George and Evelyn: Evelyn and her husband Tom were getting along just fine, then George came to live with them

I Wish I Could See: An old man remembers things that he’d much rather forget in this dark tale. As the saying goes; be careful what you wish for.

And The Winners Are?: Three men swear an oath that they will go on a fishing trip. Their respective partners may not see things quite the same way. Someone has to gain the upper hand as each person manoeuvres for position.

The Professor: The self-titled character gives up his Lepidopterist hobby after Charles Montgomery Hackett pedals his pushbike into the rear end of a bus. The professor instantly decides to become an anthropologist instead. He is going to study Charlie. However, the professor is not a well man, psychiatrically speaking.