An indigent man becomes an unwitting participant in a bet between two strangers . . . A young woman is caught up in a nightmare of precognition . . . A pair of teen-aged brothers find themselves on the wrong side of a dangerous man . . . A young newlywed and her mother-in-law bring new meaning to the concept of bonding. . . At her son's urging, a widow reluctantly gives aerobic walking a try — in her own unique fashion. These and many other tales provide solid entertainment engendering laughter, goose bumps, nostalgia — perhaps even a few tears in those with tender hearts. Whether you have only a few minutes or the luxury of longer periods available, you'll find stories to fit your time frame. So, just sit back in your own favorite chair and take a break with this 'ready to read' collection of short fiction.