Within this short story collection you will read of the regret of a distracted parent, a mother and child desperately fleeing danger, a treasure hunt turned greedy, a madman's twisted hobby, and many more. Delve into a world you will be grateful to witness from a distance. It should be noted that a few of the tales in this collection exceed 2,000 words and, when applicable, I have broken the stories into digestible parts. I sincerely hope you enjoy reading each story in turn. Please comment as you see fit (all feedback is appreciated), and pass the stories on to someone who might enjoy them!