This collection of two short stories and four novellas are all based around a river, they tell of hope and loss, tragedy and abiding love, despair and contentment. Much as the River shapes the characters by its presence so does it enter their lives and change them, often in ways they could not imagine. These are tales of magic and mystery, river sprites and faerie queens, were beasts, nymphs and dryads. They are tales of ordinary everyday people caught in situations not only beyond their control but their understanding. This Marvelous collection of short stories is brought to you from the pen of Raymond Walker, The author of "Nut Brown Eyes" and "The Miscast Fate" Love can be beautiful, Love can be tired, love can make no change, love can mean revenge, love will mean something different to everyone. Yet love remains and it is resplendent in these stories which i hope that you enjoy.