Wells Tower's 'Everything Ravaged, Everything Burned: Stories' transports us through riveting narratives filled with tragedy and dark humor. From Viking invaders to misfit Americans, each story explores the gritty underbelly of life, delving into the troubles of outcasts and eccentrics. With each page, Tower offers a window into the lives of failed dreamers, estranged families, and fraught relationships, all captured in mesmerizing prose that reflects the chaotic beauty of existence.