A sense of quiet dissatisfaction settled upon Bloberta, a weariness born of routine. She sought a remedy for the monotony that had become the landscape of her days.

The final indignity arrived when Clay grounded Orel for missing church.

The community convened and reached a consensus: they would no longer offer Orel counsel.

As Orel is away on his hunt, the lives of Miss Sculptham, Miss Censordoll, and Nurse Bendy are depicted with unsettling clarity.

When Doughy took on Orel as a student, intending to hone his marksmanship, he quickly realized his pupil possessed a disconcertingly eager hand on the trigger.

A sense of dissatisfaction gnawed at Joe, a consequence of being nurtured by his aging father and his listless, middle-aged half-sister. He yearned for a more stimulating presence in his life, a more vibrant guide.

Bloberta considered Orel’s query, "Why did you marry Dad?"

Clay contemplated the enduring custom of transmitting Ol' Gunny from one generation to the next.

Stephanie was determined that Orel would find the school's annual "Arms Length Dance" a more pleasant affair than she had.

The heart of Moralton beats most fervently on a single weekday each year, and this account traces that day's significance through the perspectives of those who occupy the margins of the story.

Easter dawned on Moralton, but the day offered little cheer. A pervasive melancholy settled over the village, drawing a small number of troubled individuals to Forghetty's Pub in search of a respite they were unlikely to find.

Censordoll began to formulate a plan, a careful strategy aimed at restoring the legality of eggs.

A sense of obligation weighed on Orel; he felt compelled to find a way to commemorate his father's memory. The answer, unexpectedly, presented itself in the form of Coach Stopframe.