Not True Stories from Oregon

An eclectic and original assortment of imaginative scenarios centered on Oregonian oddballs characters and just-plain folk make up <i>Not True Stories from Oregon</i> a short story collection of highly unique and powerful tales of the human condition.Arran Gimba paints a broad portrait of the gritty and fascinating extremes that make up the human experience. Part fantasy part slice of life these twenty-one stories exhibit the worst fears and most impractical dreams of ordinary people. Love is Over-Rated tells of an anti-cupid who suddenly finds a conscience when he sees the impact of his calling. Three young students are drawn into the latest technology craze with disastrous consequences in zPhone while a hospital receptionist discovers that obsessing about the wrong thing can lead to a rude attitude adjustment in Watch for Little Brother.Filled with stark and realistic situations and absorbing multi-dimensional characters <i>Not True Stories from Oregon</i> brings a seasoned and original voice to the short story form exploring Oregon in all its wonderful weirdness.