This is a collection of three short supernatural stories by the classic Japanese writer Ikujirou Ran. The included stories are: The Hole, The Man Who Held His Breath and Solitude. Please note that this collection totals about 5000 words.Brief SynopsisThe Hole: Rail-road workers are called to the scene of an accident on the tracks, and are confronted with a mystery.The Man Who Held His Breath: Although some people have strange hobbies, Mizushima's hobby is holding his breath.Solitude: Can there be true solitude in public? Two men struggle to answer this question in a quaint coffee shop.