Pickled Bananas is a collection of 14 quirky short stories from the mind of Douglas Schwartz. These Schwartz stories explore various random topics:

"Glove Box of a UFO" When an alien ship crashes on his family's farm, a young boy takes it for a joyride.

"13th Floor CVO" A young man sets out to break a curse that is destroying every company that employs him.

"What Happens in Vegas" A man proves that what happens in Las Vegas should not stay there.

"Sleepless Blues" An overworked superhero has a breakdown in a diner.

"Damned Was the Money Tree" When a man receives a money tree for a housewarming gift, he finds it hard to spend his cash crop.

"The Next Master Plan" Satan tries to thwart God's next master plan as they both live in disguise in suburbia.

"Silent Partners" The puppet of a mute woman falls in love with an imaginary friend of a 30-something man.

"The Inside Joke" The story of three friends and the slang they've built up over the years.

"Pickled Bananas" When a young woman's parents become cursed, she must save them by collecting ingredients for the ultimate sandwich.

"Lobster's Guide to the Flip Trip" After his girlfriend dumped him, a man receives help from a lobster keychain to win her back.

"The Dark Acquisition" Years after meeting the 13th-floor CVO, the man must unravel the mystery of why his company is hitting more hard times.

"Together, Without Sleep" A mother saves her daughter with the help of the family's sleep disorders.

"Dealing with the Devil" Purchasing souls is costly, and Satan must figure out why his bank account is dwindling.

"A World Taken Over" A mad scientist finds it hard to give up control of the world he has accidentally taken over.

Not every story has a moral, but they are sure to make you think, laugh, and appreciate life's little quirks.