Destiny Comes with Strings Attached — Kim Ekemar

Did you ever ponder the events that control our fates? In his latest collection of short stories Kim Ekemar will show you that our destinies are not ruled by chance but that they are in the hands of someone . even in yours, should you be among the fortunate ones. Meet a genius with a bottle, and another with words. Experimental evil stalks for multiple revenge, and spouses are traded for personal benefit. Death arrives as virtual relief from the poisonous tongue of a mother-in-law. The strings are pulled in a courtesan's letters and, using manipulated pictures, they remove a Caribbean dictator from power. Curses arrive on the winds, one brought by a black eagle and another as a written note. Your future vacations too are covered - but they won't be like you imagine. As food for thought, stars are sold for peanuts, a vineyard turns out sour grapes and wild strawberries evoke past passion. And should you like mushrooms, you are certain to change your mind. A mistake turns a castle in the air into reality. And behind the scenes, a master puppeteer brings on the downfall of the world's richest man. If you believe our lives are made up of haphazard events, you're in for a surprise. When you've read these sixteen tales, your heart will feel a gentle tug to remind you that your destiny comes with strings attached.