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In five captivating short stories, we join memorable characters on their journeys rooted in the turn of the last century to modern times. As their paths are turned in new directions by chance encounters, they lose and find others, themselves, and their dreams.

While struggling through a summer heat wave in a city of millions, Clara not only finds something she always wanted, but also meets someone who cares about her – only to lose him soon afterward. Meanwhile, little Henry is intrigued by a peculiar encounter with her the same day, which eventually inspires him to create a special present for someone he loves. Surprisingly, his gift takes a path that is unique beyond anyone's imagination.

The mystery and seductive charms of cats can whisk us away into a world of sheer enchantment. In this book, rich with varied content, the sundry traits of our domestic confidants are mused about and revered with touching poems and little bittersweet stories derived from the author’s memorable cat encounters. The special section “Literary Liaisons” illuminates the significance of cats in the lives and works of four legendary writers – James Joyce, Sylvia Plath, Truman Capote, and Patricia Highsmith.

Visit the subterranean realm to learn about a mole. Not just any mole – it’s Milson, whose most cherished dream is to meet his future wife and make her happy. This makes him borrow from a badger a strange magical light that casts enchanting colours around his little underground home. But what happens when the apparatus suddenly stops casting light? Milson must now climb up from the safety of his burrow to find the badger in the outside world. It’s all a race against time, as unknown dangers lurk and his bride may be right around the corner. Is Milson able to safely reignite the magic and colour his dream?