Story 1) The Line This is about a worker in the Soviet Union who after losing his job creates a new one and makes a living of it. Characteristic of the man is his kindness. Story 2) The Ballad Of Timothy Touchett An author in a writing crisis tries to overcome his writer‘s block when the owner of an antiquarian bookstore provides him with a tempting offer… Story 3) Hasta Luego When his flight back home to NYC is canceled, a man meets the friendly and funny "Smitty". Their situation-based friendship quickly spirals into something out of his hands, when he receives a call from Smitty‘s worried wife. Story 4) I Will Survive Nell follows her stepfather, suspecting him of cheating on her mother where she finds out a secret he has kept for years. Story 5) The Bootlegger Tommy and his wife visit a series of classical concerts where they witness an act of bootlegging. The encounter with the bootlegger lead to new contacts and a story about guilt. Story 6) The Didomenico Fragment An art collector brings a man to reconnect with his family in this short story about art, influence, money and family drama. Story 7) Eve In Hollywood This story follows the life of Evelyn Ross after she moves from NYC to Los Angeles. It is set in 1938. What begins with a train ride quickly spirals into a dive into the life in Hollywood, about the abuse of power, status and money. Eve is an inspiring, strong female character and the protagonist of this story. This story is a follow-up of Amor Towel‘s "Rules Of Civility“.