Ten Twisted Tales of Courage and Comeuppance. "Up in the attic, amid spiders and dreams, I am unsure where to start. Sorting through everything seems an insurmountable task..." A brutalised partner, a power-wielding cashier, and an arrogant interviewee - Embers (and Other Stories) features tales with a twist. Descriptive, incisive and unique, these stories explore the challenges of contemporary life - and the human condition. Dreena Collins is a prize-winning author of short fiction: listed and placed in numerous competitions for her short fiction, she was also a finalist in the SPR Book Awards for her flash fiction (2020) and Highly Commended in the Dragonfly Awards, 2021. Praise for Dreena's writing: "A candid look into the cracks and holes in society that the most vulnerable often fall into." Georgie Bull, blogger. "Beautifully written - filled with descriptive, sensory text." - Australian Writer's Centre. "Collins is able to make ordinary struggles emotionally poignant and powerful." - Mad Hatter Reviews.