A collection of short stories inspired by childhood and growing up. 1. An Envelope: A mysterious envelope, an unknown train station, a healthy dose of curiosity. A perfect mix for a sunny afternoon of adventure in Tokyo. (2012) 2. Losses: A little boy explores the universe around him and loses something important. (2012) 3. Uncle Alex: A boy and his uncle take shelter on a stormy night. (2012) 4. Up The Hill: A young man escapes from his monotonous life and learns something about the headstrong teenage girl he meets along the way. Prequel to the full-length story Twenty-Four (to be published) and its sequel short-story Winter Solitude. (2012)