Take 25 of the world's greatest writers like Edgar Allan Poe, Sholem Aleichem, O. Henry, Ray Bradbury and Dorothy Parker. Add a big heaping of raw humanity- an assorted mixture of crooks, con men, beautiful women, cowboys, Indians, and space-age robots. Add a dash of sulphur and brimstone. Mix in a whole bagful of twists and surprises. Sprinkle with mystery, horror, humor and adventure. Then server the portions up short and sweet.