Be transported in time and place to read tales of the ones who never win, the ones the whole world is really up against, and those who encounter the most bizarre fates the universe can produce. A little vacation, a little shot of adrenaline, or a little puzzle - a ten-minute peek into someone else's horrible life. 30 short stories including: ¿ A circus strongman in jail for a crime he didn't commit ¿ A Yakuza member haunted by a baby ¿ Polish teens stalked by the Nazis ¿ And... a poor Horse named Henry who always gets the short end of the stick More than 30 lives made miserable by their own deeds or at the hands of the ones closest to them. Horror, thrillers, and speculative fiction to show you how lucky you are. Or are YOU at the Back End of the Bell Curve? Content Warning: This work is considered "light horror," but still touches on adult themes. Warnings for all stories are conveniently listed in the table of contents.