She left it there on the bench as she returned to her hotel, tossing and turning all night with the taste of betrayal on her lips." Thus we enter a world where confections conjure memories of love long past, Divine detectives try their best to dispense justice, and affection opens the path to liberation. In The Finality Of Fruitcake: A Collection Of Short Tales, author Brian Gueyser transports us into the tumultuous world of interpersonal relationships and the power of connection. We witness the true meaning of grace through a monk’s tale of love and betrayal, learn the true meaning of humility when the powerful are rendered powerless, and come to understand that caring for another can be the very key to transcending worlds. These six short tales tell the stories of those who sought more, those who loved and lost, and those who’ve decided that their futures will not be determined by others’ pasts.