Stella has lived all her life in loneliness, neglected by her parents since childhood. She thinks her family has long since fallen apart, but perhaps that isn't the case."According to the List" is a short story that reflects the personal views of the author in terms of many of life's question. What would you do if you won the lottery? If you were stranded on an island? What do you need in life in order to be happy? A writer may drown themselves away from the world, but the words will always be there. Written in a poetic narrative style venture through this short story along with D.e.e.L and his outlook on the word and the beauty that it truly holds. Bliss is out there for everyone.