Discover a rich and varied world through twelve captivating short stories, with sixteen original illustrations, spanning across several eras and genres. This collection takes you from the son of a wealthy industrialist handling his firearm to a 17th-century duke, awed by a revolutionary flying machine.

It explores a king’s efforts to maintain peace with his neighbours and a young man’s struggle to survive in a post-apocalyptic world. You will be intrigued by the story of a woman who acquires only one floor of a house and that of athletes caught in a tragic yet foretold accident.

Travel through the story of two twins with diverging destinies during the war and delve into a criminal investigation surrounding the mysterious death of a school student. Follow the adventures of a bachelor faced with unexpected fatherhood and the boldness of teenagers daringly confronting dangerous thugs.

This collection also weaves together the intertwined destinies of four parents and their four children and concludes with the astonishing rise of a stranger becoming a grand chess champion. Each short story, in addition to being an adventure in itself, is enhanced by an original illustration that captures its essence and enriches the reading experience.

A literary journey that promises to keep you enthralled from the first to the last page. .