A man visits the grave of a little-known silent movie actress, as he has been doing for years. She was not his wife, but he has a history with her. There is a twist at the end.
A Story in the Manatee Bay Universe
George Cunningham, a Manatee Bay High School teacher suffering from acute gymnophobia comes back from vacation and discovers that the State Educational Standards committee requires all students in the school system must attend swimming lessons to graduate and that the only pool available is within the grounds of the local naturist resort. His only options are to peel or resign.
This story follows ch. 3 & runs parallel to ch. 4 of The New Swimming Hole.
A story about an uncle who fought in WWII, and what happened to him afterward, how his mind snapped. It's told from the point of view of his nephew. It's a story that's happened in many families.
A story in the Anthem Universe
This is the story of Henry and Cindy, two young people who came together as friends and in time became more than that. They grew together as a couple and became stronger individuals, they talked of their future together and what they wanted to get out of life. But fate interviened and turned their lives upside down, causing their plans to be cast aside and putting their future in doubt.
A story in the Dark Tales Universe
Zack Johnson is leading a dead-end life. But then after dying in a freak accident, he is 16 again and has a chance to live it again. And knowing what is to come, decides to make some changes. But not all changes turn out to be as expected.
Runner-up for 2021 Clitoride award for Best Do-Over Story.