"Gabrielle Bell's newest collection explores a spectrum of human experience that ranges from the quotidian to the fantastical while always maintaining relatability. The characters of these stories, represented with a spare line, are deeply compelling, even in the finest minutiae of their struggles and triumphs"--Page 4 of cover.

"Culled from numerous anthologies ..."--Page 4 of cover.

Cecil and Jordan in New York -- I feel nothing -- Year of the arowana -- One afternoon -- Felix -- Robot DJ -- My affliction -- Summer camp -- Hit me -- Gabrielle the third -- Helpless.