Explore the turbulent depths of human emotions with Robert Stone's 'Fun With Problems,' a compelling collection of narratives ranging from concise vignettes to almost novella-length stories. This assortment of tales brings to life a variety of characters, each entangled in the complexities of existence, from a screenwriter ensnared in a long-standing affair with a declining actress to an arrogant husband who realizes his ego has led him disastrously astray. Stone's pen weaves a world where longing, violence, dark humor, intimacy, and substance abuse intertwine, illuminating the shadowed corners of the soul. As we delve into the lives of Silicon Valley titans and troubled newlyweds, we discover the insidious forces that push us toward self-concealment, revelation, or outright self-betrayal.