A collection of stories exploring the provocative complexities of 1980s suburbia, where ordinary people navigate moral ambiguity, sexual tension and the quiet desperation beneath middle-class life. With a blend of humor and insightful observation, Ed Molloy crafts unflinching portraits of marriages under strain, friendships tested by desire and the uncomfortable moments when civilized facades crack. "Nightplay and Other Stories from the 1980s" is perfect for readers who appreciate honest, character-driven fiction that doesn't shy away from life's messier moments.