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The Rock That Was Afraid To Swim    by Piso Mojado
Price: $0.99 USD. 4800 words. Published on June 27, 2012. .

A short story full of ironic life lessons. Please do not reveal the last line of this story. This story is not recommended for anyone under thirteen years of age. Inspired by a real interview by the actor Jeff Daniels: "...the trick was to jump off the cliff and start flapping your arms as hard as you could." "The Rock That Was Afraid To Swim, The Sequel" is now also included in this download.
The Wading Pool    by Steve Dodge
Price: Free! 270 words. Published on August 12, 2012. .

A visit to the old library park sparks summer memories of long ago. A short, short story.
A Pirates Adventure    by Gerty So
Price: $0.99 USD. 9350 words. Published on August 29, 2012. .

Julie heads for the waterfall and Ian follows close behind her. Last one at the waterfall gets to hunt tonight Julie. They both start running really fast and Ian beats her to the waterfall. See I told you Julie I will be glad to hunt for food for us tonight. I will be right back and you will stay here seeing as they are still chasing us.
Swim Recruit    by Jennifer Lane
Price: Free! 12450 words. Published on September 2, 2012. .

Teenager Abby Donahue hopes to score a college swimming scholarship at Northwestern. But on her recruiting trip, she meets freshman Reese McGowan who's just badmouthed the school to another recruit. As Abby unravels the mystery underlying Reese’s disdain, she begins to unlock her own hidden emotions about her father. Together they battle bullies on the team and fight for their families.
Run, a prequel (an urban fantasy with a metaphysical touch)    by Tahlia Newland
Price: Free! 9870 words. Published on September 4, 2012. .

Nick runs from the hidden realm of Diamond Peak to the ordinary world to try to forget his failed battle with Cogin, head of one of the Rasa demon clans. Will immersing himself in the distractions of our world exorcise the terrible memory, and will making a new life for himself away from the hidden realm free him from the attentions of the demons? A short story for older teens and adults.
Local Heroes: True Deeds of Courage    by James W Bancroft
Price: $2.99 USD. 22860 words. Published on October 11, 2012. .

This is an extensively-researched publication which provides concise and informative accounts of outstanding bravery with biographical tributes to military and civilian local heroes who risked their lives to help others.
The Drowning of Scott McGee    by Edward Mullen
Price: Free! 1250 words. Published on November 2, 2012. .

Three friends on a camping trip experience tragedy.
Lies, Guys and Alibis    by Carol Norton
Price: $2.99 USD. 33510 words. Published by OnStage Publishing  on November 5, 2012. .

Izzy and Deanie are back again in the second in the Locksmith series. This time they must help Angela prove that she wasn't involved in the murder of the cute, new boy in town.
They Forgot Me (short story ghost)    by Jeff Lincoln
Price: $2.99 USD. 11410 words. Published by Sweet As Publishing  on November 23, 2012. .

When Mark Ellery dies in an accident at only 7 and a half years of age he must face life after death alone and scared. Unknowingly searching for the meaning of life though tragically dead, while battling through the pain of being forgotten and replaced his spirit remains able to find beauty and wonder in the world. Warning: This 11,200 word short story contains emotionally disturbing scenes.
Marlie the Mermaid Girl    by Patricia Askins
Price: $1.99 USD. 4600 words. Published on November 24, 2012. .

Marlie is a pretty girl that hates doing chores and eating her veggies. She loves to swim. Her biggest wish is to become a fish so that she can spend all of her time swimming.She goes to her favorite swimming spot all of the time to talk to the fish. One day while swimming and talking to her fish friends her wish comes true.It is far better than she ever imagined.