PUSHING BUTTONS — Unsettling Stories of Life’s Ups and Downs
This anthology reflects the human condition, which can be beautiful, ridiculous, and terrifying all at once. Pushing Buttons illustrates how being trapped with someone – or some thing – in an enclosed space can lead to startling experiences.
“The elevator is a portal to the realm of death and humiliation.” — Dr. Jordan B. Peterson
"OMG!!!! Love love love the book… Clever, interesting fun amazing messages. It's fantastic. I'm just opening to whatever page and then beginning at whatever story is there and I'm loving it."
— I.M.
WHY READERS LOVE PUSHING BUTTONS
Darkly funny, sharply observed, and disarmingly human, Pushing Buttons takes you from belly-laughs to gut-punches and back again. If you've ever felt trapped by circumstance—or actually trapped—you'll find yourself in these pages.
- • Short, cinematic tales you can finish on a lunch break—yet think about all week.
- • A chorus of voices (including LGBTQ+ and neurodiverse writers and stories) that feel real, raw, and refreshing.
- • Truth with teeth—humor where you don't expect it, hope where you most need it.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Rozerik Ross, MA is a trauma-informed coach and former media executive who helps individuals and families rewrite their stories with clarity and compassion. Drawing on Brainspotting, mindfulness, and motivational psychology, he supports clients through transformation with a grounded, evidence-based approach.