Published in various literary journals between 2006 and 2012, the stories that make up this collection have enjoyed reprints, translations, and podcasting. Each of the stories touches on the themes of solitude and the unattainable longings of the heart. The author's version of reality is that of her Bulgarian forebears-a reality that is lusher and more colorful, and keeps a door ajar for the unexpected; yet it feels more convincing than our day-to-day lives.