A collection of short stories by Anthony Marchionda, Jr. WRITER'S CRAMP - (Received honorable mention in the Best of Ohio Writer 2005 Short Story Contest) – With just minutes left before the courier service arrives to pick up the manuscript, a writer struggles desperately to find the perfect closing line for his latest novel; ANIMAL BEHAVIOR - A conniving cat persuades a not-so-bright dog to do his bidding; GUNFIGHTER'S LAMENT - An old grizzled gunfighter comes to town looking for a little peace and quiet; WHY? - A conversation between a father and his five-year-old son about the meaning of war. Along with five more short stories: SECRET AGENT, SUPERHERO, SURVIVAL BREW, DECEIVING AROMA, WINTER SOLSTICE.