FAITH---What do a professional gambler, a small time preacher and Almighty God all have in common? Perhaps nothing at all but then again more than you might think.THE LONG WAY HOME---Every day is a mystery and the simplest of actions or events can lead to unexpected consequences. A man buys a set of books at an estate sale for his personal mystery collection and in the process unlocks a curious mystery of his own.LIKE A CLOUD OF FIRE---Virgil, the ancient Roman poet, wrote "Love Conquers All". Sometimes it is difficult to know if that is true. At times love can play the part of a thief.THE MELODY OF CHANCE---A chance meeting with interesting results. On the surface the outcome would seem tragically predictable.ON THE NIGHT REMEMBERED---Love and hate are said to be two sides of the same coin. Is one stronger than the other and when the two are pitted one against the other who can predict the winner?A ROSE OF A DIFFERENT COLOR---The season of Christmas is a time of joy and hope. It also serves as an end to the calendar year in turn signaling a new beginning in the near future. This Christmas story ends this collection with joy, hope, mystery and magic.