Genesis and Catastrophe is a brilliant gem of a short story from Roald Dahl, the master of the sting in the tail.

In Genesis and Catastrophe, Roald Dahl, one of the world's favourite authors, tells a sinister story about the darker side of human nature. Here, a baby is born and his worried parents, who have lost children before, are concerned for his future . . . (source)

Also contained in: Alle Verhalen Best of Roald Dahl Best of Roald Dahl Collected Short Stories Kiss Kiss More Tales of the Unexpected Roald Dahl Omnibus Roald Dahl's Tales of the Unexpected Scary Stories Someone Like You and Other Short Stories