We Almost Turned to DUST in the DUFFEL

We Almost Turned to Dust in the Duffel is a collection of short stories, some written decades ago, that were stashed in a duffel bag under a bed. One day, the bag was pulled out from the darkness, and the characters seemed to crawl out, sighing, “We almost turned to dust in the duffel.”


Each character has a story to tell about how their struggles taught them important life lessons: Do I really want what I wish for? Whom should I trust when the going gets tough? Who am I? Am I important? What is more important—the mess in life or life itself? Do I think I’m happily headed in the right direction while, really, I’m lost?


Each story can be read in one sitting, and from each, many morals can be drawn.

We Almost Turned to Dust in the Duffel can be enjoyed by people of all ages, from all around the world, and from all walks of life.