This speculative fiction collection contains twelve stories centred around the theme of being altered by a situation. Stories include the acclaimed ‘How to Win a War’, which suggests a strategy for ending wars that might just work. ‘The Patriotic Amnesiac’ explores why someone would voluntarily give up their ability to form new memories. ‘Sever-Reign’ is a tale about a Queen and Prime Minister plotting against a President. ‘The Legend of Legend’ and ‘The Lost Chapter’ are light hearted capers that link myth to reality.