A bookseller accidentally drops a bit of kimchi inside “The Knitting Bible.” A carpenter indulges his curiosity in a sadistic Native American ceremony to the detriment of his relationship and job. A woman reveals a troubling secret to her husband while they are locked outside their house on a cold November evening. In each of these six stories, a recognizable set of anti-heroes negotiate their individual points of no return in the gummy junction where affection meets disgust. This is the debut story collection from the writer Courtney Maum, who lives in a wee log cabin in the middle of the woods. Each copy comes signed with your dedication of choice.