"Route could soon start taking on a Samizdat level of importance as it quietly ushers in the beginnings of a much needed literary renaissance." "Route Compendium" is a festival of contemporary stories that brings together five of the first wave of Route's pioneering byteback books, four of which were initially published on route-online.com and one which is exclusive to this publication. Inside, you will find five distinctive and original collections of contemporary fiction featuring: a showcase of bright young talent; the decorator's tale; stories of love and the trouble it can bring; modern folk tales and a collection of misfits which includes the most audacious car chase short story that you will probably ever read.