This volume gathers together 17 stories by Van Pelt which showcase his explorations in science fiction, fantasy, and horror. Miss Hathaway's spider—Finding Orson—Home—Nor a lender be—Happy ending—Shark attack: a love story—The infodict—The diorama—Nine fingers on the flute—The yard god—The death dwarves—Eight words—Parallel highways—What Weena knew—Voices—The comeback—Resurrection