Publisher's Synopsis
Short stories by Kalin Ringkvist that are (mostly) not science fiction, each with an introduction by the author.
In the Name of Justice - A 14 year old who tries methamphetamine for the first time and witnesses a suicide for which he is soon blamed. Canned Air - A rebellious and foul-mouthed fourth grader and his inhalant addicted mother try to decide if they want to ditch his grandfather's funeral for some mother-son bonding. Foreman at a Racism Factory - It's not easy developing the implants that will orchestrate the next race war. Both Sides of the Story - Two children watch their parents breakup. Chain - Trying to break the chains of hate. Middle Schoolers - A repeated victim of bullies, Tommy decides he wants revenge. In The Ferns - A bit of erotic historical fiction from some unknown olden days. Mind Games - The life story of a girl who can read minds. The Escape - This story is a joke. The Water Glass - A doctor tells an old man that he can never have another drink of water.
