'The Misadventures of John Nicholson' the only story set by Stevenson in the Scotland of his own time the relationship between John and his stern parent reflects his own troubled relationship with his father 'Will O'The Mill' Will wants to live life to the full but stays serenely in the mountains growing old and wise, while time and life slip away 'Markheim' on Christmas Day the dealer lies in his shop, a dagger in his breast Upstairs, Markheim searches for the money for which he has killed He hears steps on the stairs, and slowly the door opens