Indie Authors have once again allowed their creative minds to open up and expand the Universe in which they live with short stories that capture one's emotions through the everlasting aspect of storytelling. In this, the first volume of award-winning short stories, the reader is taken on a personal ride of growth and understanding, then through history both factual and fictional, then taken on a trip of magic, suspense and so much more. Those are just a few of the emotions one will experience as they read these 12 short stories from great Indie Authors. DEAR Indie, Inc., a nonprofit organization that encourages reading for ALL ages through its Literacy programs. With the help of Indie Lector bookstore, we are able to raise money for title 1 schools and libraries and get Indie Authors and their books in the hands of those wanting to read great literature. Two dollars from the sale of each book goes to the DEAR Indie Literacy campaign. To learn more about DEAR Indie, Inc., and it's Literacy programs, please visit their website at http://DEARIndie.org