Found here are five pieces of fiction involving various themes of fantasy, comedy, science-fiction, and human drama. The reader will encounter figments of the mind made real, interplanetary conspiracies, telepathic powers, cloning, time travel, a reclusive painter, an unsolved murder, and an old man's debate with a fairy. A mish-mash of silliness and seriousness, Absurd Contemplation offers both character-driven speculation and mind-bending plot twists. A small package with a big bang!