All the best stories are but one story in reality− the story of escape. It is the only thing which interests us all and at all times, how to escape. A.C. Benson Escapist literature is traditionally the domain of well-loved genres. In Escape, we aim to disturb expectations, and to delight. Turn the page and here is experimentation, here fantasy. Here’s crime, existentialism and romance. Now an escape artist, now an escapee. Short fiction by talented Australian writers - both established and emerging. Enjoy reading Escape. And to learn more about the authors and join the conversation about their stories, go to the Spineless Wonders webpage and Facebook. Includes illustrations by talented Australian artist Paden Hunter.