One Hot January    by J. Conrad Guest
Price: $4.99 USD. 76500 words. Published by Second Wind Publishing, LLC on March 14, 2011. .
My name is Joe January. I was a private investigator from the South Bronx, circa 1940. Was once described as an indignant Humphrey Bogart. Who am I to argue? The difference between Bogie and me is that I was the real McCoy.In truth, I'm no Joseph Conrad, but I wrote every word on these pages. This is my story; but make  no mistake, it's anything but make believe. I know, it reads like science

The Sergeant & The Chevrons    by Robert Chapin
Price: Free! 2650 words. Published on August 14, 2011. .
A young 20 year old recruit cannot escape the grueling 10-12 hour day of peeling potatoes in Vietnam while awaiting assignment in a processing center. Following two days of back breaking potato peeling he decides to fake sick call and as a result purchases metal sergeant pins for his collar. Noticed by the duty sergeant he is called forward only to learn they are on upside down. No penalty!

Stranger in Paradise    by Phyllis Humphrey
Price: $2.99 USD. 44910 words. Published by Criterion House  on February 16, 2012. .
Dana Gifford is attracted to handsome Matt Hampton, but if his company buys the hotel where she’s assistant manager, she’ll lose her job. Furthermore, he might be responsible for sabotaging Dana’s best friend. It’s no time to fall in love with a stranger.