Perpetual Motion, Inc.

Robert Peate's fourth collection of short stories, written from January to ___, 2018, continues the burst of creativity that began the previous fall. "Youth" depicts the growth of two "miracle" twins suffering a hellish nightmare. "Perpetual Motion, Inc." is the business keeping everything running. "A Fresh Beat" shows a rocker turning over a new leaf. "The Mistake" is made by a pharmaceutical company with super-serious consequences. "Sisters" tells a story of two girls from different cultures. "Education II" addresses the horror of school shootings. Includes the nonfiction piece “Responsibility in Communication".