From 'Once upon a time' to 'They lived happily ever after', everyone loves a good story. Wise, amusing, shocking, profound, a short story can be almost anything. So, with everything from a wry smile to a glimpse of truth, the familiar clichés that litter our language have been brought to life in these 43 tales. Each of the five authors of these stories has an individual style. Together they create an assortment that is as varied as it is entertaining. In turn funny, tragic, thought-provoking and surprising, they make a collection to dip into time and again. Whether you have just five minutes or an hour, this is a book to pick up and enjoy.