Lauren Ahl’s A Total Kerfuffle and Other Laughable Stories is a collection of flash fiction stories that highlight the absurdity of real-life situations one hopes to not run into. Witness the phrase “from bad to worse” personified in these fun stories about unpredictable predicaments.
After a silly prank goes wrong in “Playground Rules,” fourth-grader Levi tries to stop a fight between two best friends that gets out of hand once the entire elementary school comes to cheer on the fight.

“Birds of a Father” features Paul, a father pressured by the responsibility of preparing Christmas dinner. After accidentally ruining the main course of the meal, the turkey, Paul hurries to find a way to fix his mistake and prove himself as a father.

In “Pulling on your Leg,” the young robot boy, Motley, wanders around the gritty streets looking for ways to make means to fix his busted leg. Despite his precarious situation, Motley keeps a witty attitude and finds a new friend along the way.

In “Roasting on an Open Fire,” boss Quentin hides from his employees after announcing layoffs at the office holiday party. He must face his insecurities about being a boss as one of his employees confronts his actions.

This collection of stories will have you laughing and cringing as these characters try to find an answer to their goofy dilemmas.