Short stories by definition are really mini-slices of life. The characters and the plot lines are necessarily brief and should be able to convey to the reader the important ingredients of any story regardless of length. Shelly Cohen, in his distinctive style, has achieved those goals in this collection of stories. At the same time, he will surprise the reader with some very unusual endings The Gift is a prime example of his story telling skills. So jump right in and open your mind to this outstanding collection of short stories. Indeed, theres something here for everyone, no matter what your age or literary tastes.