I want a moment of emotion… a moment of love… a moment of wonder… a moment of discovery… a moment that gives meaning to my life. My life has no meaning if it’s just a continuous cycle of repetition. This is the introduction to the book. In it, the author summarizes his seven stories and the various characters he has created. These characters seem to belong to the same world, a world shaped by the 1950s. They all share a common characteristic: a rejection of their current lives and a desire for a better life. There’s no hope of changing this situation. It seems like the author has observed this situation without yet finding a solution.