What lengths would you go to discover the contents of a mysterious box? How do you tell your best friend her bad choices are hurting more than just herself? When does the end of oppressive bullying for many justify the murder of one? In this series of short stories, Jackie Small deftly explores our moments of shared humanity, through uplifting tales of triumph over tragedy and misfortune with the support of family and friends, to the darker side of human nature when individual desires overcome the sanctity of life.