25 Servings of SOOP Vol. II is a collection of short stories written by 25 authors from several countries. While unthemed, this new collection of short stories and pieces of flash fiction looks to follow the footsteps of our first edition, 25 Servings of SOOP Volume I, that served as a literary wine tasting of up-and-coming talent. The book will provide readers across a broad audience with opportunities to support established authors with whom they have already connected, as well as to enjoy works from rising writers looking to earn the spotlight their talent deserves. It is divided into four approximately equal sections and features diverse characters, themes and subtle commentary on social issues. "The Ballad of Is'adora", "The Recital", "Thief", "Doors Between", "Bird on a Wire", "Dying Innocence", "The Wishing Well", and "Three Friends" are some of the short stories that would definitely catch your eye, including "A Tough Nut to Crack", by curator Dannelle Gay.