In this collection of thirteen stunning stories Andrew Humphrey examines with quiet understatement and beautiful characterisation the complex links between relationships and abandonment, repulsion and need.

Through insecurities and psychological conflict his characters undermine their own happiness, falling prey to influences beyond their control. By touching on themes both realist and fantastic, Andrew Humphrey blends genres to create stories pertinent to us all.

A strange tale about disconnection, loss, dependency, the lengths we will go to and the defences we hide behind. You may find yourself feeling more in common with the protagonist than you'd like. - Simon Bestwick reviewing title story Open The Box for The Alien Online.

Open The Box is available now. 162pp approx. £5.00. Purchase direct from the publisher at 85 Gertrude Road, Norwich NR3 4SG. Cheques/ PO's to be made payable to "Elastic Press" or buy online.

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