A collection of 13 genre-mixing stories that cover a wide range of human experiences.

"The Event", the collection's eponymous short story, casts a satirical eye on an epochal future event.

In "Coast Highway", an ordinary person finds himself unexpectedly thrust into a terrifying situation.

The narrator in "i" meets an unforgettable person when and where he least expects.

A misanthrope has his worst day ever in "Dill's Dilemma".

What can a young woman, "Mandy", do when she discovers she has married a stranger?

"Marvelle" is well past her prime, but she has one last trick to play. Can she carry it off?

An aging couple, "Mr. and Mrs. Ledbetter", must confront a long-buried secret, though it tears them apart.

A senior center is in an uproar over a 'youngster' in their midst, in "Along Came Sally".

A marine recruit must face the hardships of bootcamp as well as deal with a bully in "Scofie's Last Hurrah".

A mysterious death in "The Good People of Krystal Springs" forces an old sheriff to relive a past he tried to forget and propels him into the arms of a woman he can never have.

In "Gayle's Story", a young girl and budding writer must deal with loss.

Rounding out the collection are stories for dog owners: "Forgive Me My Disbelief" and "A Prayer Over A Dead Dog".