Abandoned — Jim Heskett

Q: What do a set of LEGO toys, a sexy hairdresser, a mountain of cocaine, a glitter-dusted stripper, and a crackhead with a mohawk have in common?

A: Absolutely nothing. Except that they're all key elements in the stories featured in this short collection.

TO BUILD A HELICOPTER
The story of a man whose girlfriend unceremoniously dumps him at a party due to his lack of ambition. He'll seek solace in two piles: one of LEGO pieces, and the other, Bolivian marching powder. He'll use them both to build something to prove his worth.

THE MEANINGS OF WORDS
A story of a man peeping through the glass window of a hair salon, longing for the beautiful stylist inside. He knows all of her curves, her smile, everything about her. He's got a message for her, but doesn't know if he can find the courage to say it.

SHOTS AND STRIPPERS
One fateful night in the life of a party kid. What starts out as a little get-together turns violent when drinks and dancers swirl into chaos. He'll try to keep his composure and control of the situation as sanity abandons everyone in the house.