Adobe Walls by Ty Spencer Vossler is a riveting collection of short stories brimming with unforgettable characters and extraordinary circumstances. Each tale delves deep into the human experience, offering a rich tapestry of genres, including romance, horror, science fiction, magic realism, mystery, fantasy, and comedy. Expect stories that confront faith, love, betrayal, and the search for meaning, all while exploring the beauty and tragedy of life. Here's a glimpse of what awaits: A preacher loses his faith, murders his wife, and delivers one final sermon. A painter uses unconventional methods—and the help of a charming Laotian immigrant—to create a masterpiece. South of the border, a Chicano and his Mexican fiancée are terrorized by brutal police officers. A lonely Vietnam veteran undergoes a body wax, hoping to change his luck with women, only to confront scars from a haunting past. In a post-apocalyptic world, a Muslim and a Christian fundamentalist are forced into an uneasy, tragicomic alliance. Scythians, mythical nocturnal creatures, kidnap children to pass on their ancient ways. A Mexican father returns home after years of working in the U.S., only to find his wife with another man. After 23 years in prison, Robert Lincoln Washington is accidentally paroled into a cold, indifferent world. Adobe Walls is a powerful, genre-spanning exploration of lives on the edge. With themes of coming of age, infidelity, social dysfunction, and the search for forgiveness, this collection will stay with you long after the final page.