A couple's life is overturned when they believe they will inherit a vast sum of money, leading them to live in a fantasy of wealth that destroys their reality. This collection of stories explores themes of greed, deception, and the absurdities of human nature with biting wit. The tales range from the humorous to the cynical, exposing the foolishness of placing hope in material gain. It showcases the author's talent for irony and his keen understanding of psychological folly.