The Mermaid of Druid Lake, and Other Stories

A collection of twelve short stories that range from whimsical supernatural encounters to lighthearted social sketches and gentle satire. Settings often draw on familiar urban and park landscapes to frame meetings with mermaids, ghosts, vanished mummies, and other uncanny or comic situations. Narrative tones shift between playful romance, curious adventure, and reflective humor, with an emphasis on local color and everyday characters reacting to extraordinary events. The arrangement alternates lively episodes with quieter, character-driven pieces, offering varied pacing and a consistently accessible, conversational voice.