by Stuart Mason
First published 2021
In "Miscellanies," Stuart Mason assembles an intricate patchwork of vignettes, each one a snapshot of the ordinary made extraordinary. From a lonely widower's chance encounter with a mysterious woman to a family's tense Thanksgiving dinner, these interlocking tales reveal the hidden complexities that simmer beneath the surface of everyday existence. As the narrative weaves between disparate lives, a deeper portrait emerges - one that illuminates the joy, sorrow, and surprising connections that define the human experience.
Genres: short-stories, literary-fiction, contemporary, 21st-century, family-drama
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family, slice-of-life
Period: 21st-century
182 pages · Paperback · Independently published