The worst thing that could happen to you is that you read this book and immediately cheer every word. I hope that now and then some words from this book you hold in your hands will stick in your throat. Chuck Palahniuk. A collection full of bold stories. Taboo topics, unique narrative styles, drastic language, and an unerring knack for risk. All of this and much more characterizes the stories in this book. The beginning of a series of daring tales that can burn your tongue. "You don't write to make friends." Chuck Palahniuk.