Ambitious and contemporary, this groundbreaking collection offers new short fiction by exciting, fresh talents and established authors from around the world. Covering a myriad of topics-love, sex, death, war, crime, and the environment-each tale boasts a unique perspective and voice, with settings that move from India to New York to Cyberspace. With vibrant characters-including drug smugglers, call-center workers, and tourists-each of the 26 stories tackles personal and social issues in funny, poignant, and often dark ways.