The stories in this collection cover a diverse range of themes and genres. There are detective stories, love stories, and even a sci-fi tale

Adversity.

Dear Hart -- Secret garden-- Soft persistent rain -- Closer walk with thee -- Fish story -- Downsizing -- Wind -- Hero complex.

Anxiety.

Gentile grift. -- Dance lesson -- Flash of lightning -- Stigmata -- Metal teeth of the monster -- Fear -- End of summer -- What stays.

Criminality.

Seed -- Dirty water -- Easy piece -- Blade of grass -- What we do for love -- Seven -- Kiddieland