The title for the collection, "Witch Box," is taken from an old brick house I'd pass everyday in Cleveland, Ohio, thinking of who might have lived there. "Tobacco Leaf" is also a childhood tale about seizing the moment. "587 5th Street" is a memoir of sorts about a child's memories of 1952 Brooklyn. "Brandy, A Dog of Means" is a children's tale published here posthumously by my father, Edward R. Flynn. How happy he would be to see it finally in print! "Breezy Point Summer" is about an adolescent coming of age. "River of Life" deals with the hopes and dreams we all have for our children's success and happiness. "Heirloom" is about a difficult decision. "Be Strong!" is about death. "Message to Michael" is about an individual I encountered stepping out of my comfort zone and "High Times at Time-Life" is about the fact that all that glitters is not gold. These short stories are tales from specific periods of my life. The themes of the stories, while contemporary, deal with the classic themes of life. We all have stories to tell, those special or unusual events, the details and life lessons that are a part of who we are. I hope you enjoy mine!