I have found writing a novel is, at times, cumbersome. While it's great fun to craft my own little universe, it can feel limiting. Each chapter has to fit within a broader context; the characters need to be consistent, the plot coherent. Short stories don't have these restrictions. They provide opportunity for more creativity, unconstrained by context. Many will feel dreamlike, rampent with cryptic symbolism. Some will be vivid and ordinary. I hope that you find my stories fascinating. It doesn't matter which chapter you start or end at. Each can stand alone, although I may draw subtle connections between.