For over fifteen years Richard W. Kelly has been making a name for himself in the independent writing world. He has released novels in many genres, won awards, received acclaim in the news. This is his second volume of short stories. Eleven more tales from the mind of Richard W. Kelly that explore the humanity, our connection to one another, and harsh reality of decisions. This is the second volume which comprises of his works from 2017 – 2024. The subjects are relatable and a part of nearly everyone's human experience. "For the First Time Again" looks into human relationships. What makes a lover? What makes a friend? And what are you willing to do for a stranger? In "The Ghost of John MacMurphey" A family learns from the lessons of their deceased patriarch as his life lives on in social media. In "The Last Man on the Moon" witnesses a man in total seclusion on the Moon watching his sanity go. "Nothing but Remembrance" tries to find the answer to whether or not we can go back and make different decisions. "SANDA3" explores the ever more real situation with mankind and artificial intelligence. In "The Way Back Tonight" a former couple reclaim their youth through one eventful night. Stories included For the First Time Again – 2024 The Ghost of John MacMurphey – 2021 The Greatest Spectacle in All 38 States – 2017 The Last Man on the Moon – 2022 The Last Statement of a Useless Intelligence – 2021 National Identity – 2022 Nothing but Remembrance – 2022 SANDA3 – 2023 The Town of Preservation – 2023 The Utter Importance of Cheesecake – 2023 The Way Back Tonight – 2023