About this story: The stranger came over to where I stood. I wish he hadn't. He told me a story. And now I tell you.

About the author: Will Bevis is a prolific writer of short stories, articles, and memoirs. His most well known work is "The Killing of Train-Man Brown", which has been called, "A true gem." Other stories of note are "Send Me a Friend", "Then Her Wig Fell Off", "Let the Dog Drive", "Young Turk", "As an Angel Might Sleep", and the controversial Slow Foreplay on a Fast Bus.