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Chest of Childhood by Janet Marie Lewis
Price: $2.99 USD. 5390 words. Published by Short Story Press on September 23, 2012. .
Short Story Press Presents Chest of Childhood by Janet Marie Lewis An aged, decrepit old woman wanders the quiet hallways of her home. She remembers a day when they were brighter…more kinetic with anticipation of life within their walls. Family was a regular occurrence and the tinkling laughter of grandchildren used to echo through the house.

Love In 3D by Valerie Lizotte
Price: $2.99 USD. 6040 words. Published by Short Story Press on September 22, 2012. .
Short Story Press Presents Love In 3D by Valerie Lizotte In a not so distant future, Eddie is disillusioned with the human relations in his society and has been looking for an escape at the Center for Virtual Travel. One day, he travels to a new place and finds there what he has been unknowingly looking for, a simpler, more honest life and a woman he feels he can love.

True Wind by Matthew Kilpatrick
Price: $2.99 USD. 7870 words. Published by Short Story Press on September 20, 2012. .
Short Story Press Presents True Wind by Matthew Kilpatrick “True Wind” takes a well-known fantasy species, the sea-dwelling merfolk, and turns them into less magical and more reality-grounded yet fantastical people. The merfolk in “True Wind” are a tribal, island-dwelling people that have evolved over a long course of years to adapt to their sea environment.

Adjo And The Invitation by Natashiah Jansen
Price: $2.99 USD. 6880 words. Published by Short Story Press on August 31, 2012. .
Short Story Press Presents Adjo And The Invitation by Natashiah Jansen A parallel world, a magical crystal, a phoenix and an invitation: These are some of the exciting things in store for you with the latest Natashiah Jansen entitled, “Adjo and the Invitation”.

Love On Demand by Sade Andria Zabala
Price: $2.99 USD. 7820 words. Published by Short Story Press on August 31, 2012. .
Short Story Press Presents Love On Demand by Sade Andria Zabala Cashmere Blake is Hollywood’s newest “It” girl. After 3 years of trying to get in the business, she finally has it all; fame, money and fortune. She gives all of this up to take a break in her humble hometown. But Hollywood is not so easy to let go of its new star.

White-Out Man by Janet Marie Lewis
Price: $2.99 USD. 5390 words. Published by Short Story Press on August 31, 2012. .
Short Story Press Presents White-Out Man by Janet Marie Lewis Everyone it seems wonders, at some point in their lives, what will happen when they eventually stand before the “Pearly Gates”? One man seems stuck somewhere between, in a groundhog effect, approaching and re-approaching the Gates in a repeatedly futile attempt to attain a bottle of white-out.

Without Decent Restraint by Matthew Kilpatrick
Price: $2.99 USD. 5770 words. Published by Short Story Press on August 26, 2012. .
Short Story Press Presents Without Decent Restraint by Matthew Kilpatrick “Without Decent Restraint” is a story that combines two subgenres of horror. It is at once both a ghost story and a story about a zombie uprising. Many times have the two tropes existed but not necessarily side by side as they do here.

On The Way To New York by Tara Mitchell
Price: $2.99 USD. 6770 words. Published by Short Story Press on August 26, 2012. .
Short Story Press Presents On The Way To New York by Tara Mitchell "On The Way to New York" is the story of a workplace romance that takes more than seven years to develop. Ella is an ambitious, advertising executive vying for a promotion to an office in New York City, effectively escaping Cleveland, Ohio. Only one man stands in the way of her realizing her dreams.

Reason To Sing by Janet Marie Lewis
Price: $2.99 USD. 5430 words. Published by Short Story Press on August 16, 2012. .
Short Story Press Presents Reason To Sing by Janet Marie Lewis In a future time, well after all the countries of the world have engaged in a global nuclear event, a select few have survived The Great War and reorganized civilization within a sealed Bubble.

Stitches of Fate by Holly Williford
Price: $2.99 USD. 5360 words. Published by Short Story Press on August 16, 2012. .
Short Story Press Presents Stitches of Fate by Holly Williford The story takes the reader on a time travelling journey where their vessel is actually a bar. The main character, Aura, has the job to go fix Fate mishaps while slinging drinks. The Fate mishaps happen when people try to go back in time to alter major historical events.

A Suitable Box by Judy Greenlees
Price: $2.99 USD. 5490 words. Published by Short Story Press on August 16, 2012. .
Short Story Press Presents A Suitable Box by Judy Greenless Traditional family groupings struggle to maintain normal relationships as social pressures increase. But this story is about much more than these trends. It is about strong family relationships that survive generations. It is also about quirky habits that family members share, for good and sometimes to their detriment.

Salvaged Quietude by Ruth Pettite
Price: $2.99 USD. 5940 words. Published by Short Story Press on August 16, 2012. .
Short Story Press Presents Salvaged Quietude by Ruth Pettite When an old girlfriend from the past comes back into his life he finds that time is not of the essence. She is lost, upset, and mute. And to top it off, she is definitely not the girl she once was. Her loud political ways from college are gone, leaving her a frail and extremely timid woman with extreme mental issues.

Arguing Against Prophecy by Catharine Parks
Price: $2.99 USD. 5870 words. Published by Short Story Press on August 16, 2012. .
Short Story Press Presents Arguing Against Prophecy by Catharine Parks A trip to the Holy Land was a dream come true for Catharine Parks, but it was no ordinary vacation. It was a visit to Israel never to be forgotten. From Tiberias to Eilat she felt a supernatural presence that stayed with her every moment of every day.

Grave Silence by Jasmine Bowen
Price: $2.99 USD. 5390 words. Published by Short Story Press on August 16, 2012. .
Short Story Press Presents Grave Silence by Jasmine Bowen They were happy once and everything was perfect. A man and a woman and a little girl. Lots of money and an American dream life. Jake was an actor, Jane was a nurse, and Sara, their little girl, was nothing short of perfect. For years, they were a happy family, until reality came crashing down.

Summer of Saracens by James England
Price: $2.99 USD. 7880 words. Published by Short Story Press on August 15, 2012. .
Short Story Press Presents Summer of Saracens by James England In the summer of 777 AD, Charlemagne rode out to conquer the Saracens and reclaim Hispania for the Holy Roman Empire. While immortalized in the words of medieval poets, scholars, and historians, the story never told is the one of what happens when all the men leave and the village is left to run itself.

Sandy's Mended Heart by Norah Crowley
Price: $2.99 USD. 6280 words. Published by Short Story Press on August 15, 2012. .
Short Story Press Presents Sandy's Mended Heart by Norah Crowley “Sandy’s Mended Heart” is a fictional look into what might happen when these cultures collide. Nineteen-year-old Sandy is old enough, by her community’s standards, to be already married and even a mother or at least on the path to motherhood.

Kidnapped Writer by Eve Gaal
Price: $2.99 USD. 5350 words. Published by Short Story Press on August 15, 2012. .
Short Story Press Presents Kidnapped Writer by Eve Gaal Kidnapped Writer is about our melting pot here in America. The main character is Viola and she’s having a horrible day. In fact, it is absolutely the worst day of her life. After years at her newspaper job as a writer, they’ve cut back on everything and put her into the advertising department.

Of Elegance Revealed by Ana Allen
Price: $2.99 USD. 8120 words. Published by Short Story Press on August 15, 2012. .
Short Story Press Presents Of Elegance Revealed by Ana Allen Take some time to experience the 19th century array of cultures and styles. Watch as the characters progress, as they find themselves locked in a love trial of which they had never expected. Walk with them under the Spanish moss hanging from the great oaks of southern New Orleans. Find yourself captivated by the elegance.

Broken Rocks by Cynthia Haltom
Price: $2.99 USD. 5750 words. Published by Short Story Press on August 15, 2012. .
Short Story Press Presents Broken Rocks by Cynthia Haltom Julia is looking to find answers to the troubles life has recently thrown her. Traveling across the country to the comfortable memories of childhood, she seeks refuge in her family's Canadian cottage, hoping to find comfort and the life she once knew. Her longtime friend, and neighbor, reunites with her for a summer of fun and discovery

An Affair Between Women by Shannon Barber
Price: $2.99 USD. 6000 words. Published by Short Story Press on August 15, 2012. .
Short Story Press Presents An Affair Between Women by Shannon Barber The story follows the ten year sham marriage of a lesbian, Ellie Stephenson, to George, the man her father forced her to marry when she was 19, along with the promise to never see the love of her life again in order to not be excommunicated from her entire family and give up an $18 million inheritance.

The Gig by Cody Weinmann
Price: $2.99 USD. 7210 words. Published by Short Story Press on August 15, 2012. .
Short Story Press Presents The Gig by Cody Weinmann The Gig is a new twist on a horror. It has the distinction of having a bit of religion tossed in with the horror of a musician being taken under by two seizures and a hit and run attempt that finally takes the faithful musician's life.

Washed Ashore Bride by Lannae Wilson
Price: $2.99 USD. 7900 words. Published by Short Story Press on August 14, 2012. .
Short Story Press Presents Washed Ashore Bride by Lannae Wilson The story follows a successful, well known business man who has decided to live his life in solitude on a deserted, private island after his lifelong sweetheart runs off to have his brother’s baby and leaves him standing at the altar. The island is his refuge from the paparazzi and the pity that he knew people had for him.

The Tronik Gambit by Salim Farhat
Price: $2.99 USD. 7850 words. Published by Short Story Press on July 26, 2012. .
Short Story Press Presents The Tronik Gambit by Salim Farhat The Tronik Gambit is the story of a rag-tag group of air pirates. Like their older, sea-borne brethren, they spent years terrorizing aerial shipping, raiding ships on the seas with float-planes, and robbing towns and remote outposts on land, and using their machines to make the fastest getaways imaginable.

Running Into The Rain by Brandon Dowless
Price: $2.99 USD. 6400 words. Published by Short Story Press on July 26, 2012. .
Short Story Press Presents Running Into The Rain by Brandon Dowless Alan and Katie, a young couple married for not quite a year, have both been consumed with work and wrapped up in starting their lives ever seen their marriage. But now, they've been given the chance to escape their busy lives for the first time since their honeymoon.

A Serious Matter by Virlanda Miller
Price: $2.99 USD. 7960 words. Published by Short Story Press on July 26, 2012. .
Short Story Press Presents A Serious Matter by Virlanda Miller When wronged, is it better to seek revenge or to forgive? A Serious Matter describes the efforts of two long-lost childhood friends, Jeannie and Violet, to come to terms with their hatred of a mutual, unnamed enemy.

Never Been On Broadway by Ryan Pruitt
Price: $2.99 USD. 6270 words. Published by Short Story Press on July 26, 2012. .
Short Story Press Presents Never Been On Broadway by Ryan Pruitt “Never Been on Broadway” is a short story about the gilded treasure that is fame and the stark contrast that exist between social classes in modern American. In the story, we meet Evelyn Alford, the cousin of a working, successful actor, who has brought her to Broadway during her first ever trip to New York City.

Romance And Goblins by Blaise Marcoux
Price: $2.99 USD. 6620 words. Published by Short Story Press on July 26, 2012. .
Short Story Press Presents Romance And Goblins by Blaise Marcoux The tale features Eador, a fourteen-year old slave imprisoned in the caverns of the goblins for as long as he remembers. He begins hearing a strange voice speak to him in his cell, who he finds out is the goblin girl Rashagh-Hagruh, a member of the family that owns the boy.

Passing Eternity by Jane Beckman
Price: $2.99 USD. 5350 words. Published by Short Story Press on July 26, 2012. .
Short Story Press Presents Passing Eternity by Jane Beckman The story takes place at the annual re-enactment of the Civil War’s Battle of Gettysburg, where the paramedics at Aid Station Three, who normally treat minor injuries and heat exhaustion, are suddenly confronted by much more serious situations.

Nephadin's Gift by Cindy Evangelista
Price: $2.99 USD. 7630 words. Published by Short Story Press on July 26, 2012. .
Short Story Press Presents Nephadin's Gift by Cindy Evangelista Betrayal, sorcery, and sibling rivalry are the flavors of Nephadin’s Gift, a fantasy short story targeted at young adult readers. This tale follows Anya as she struggles to control her magic and to keep her true identity a secret. She is a nephadin, a child of an angel and a demon.

Unification In 6066 by Laura Blasena
Price: $2.99 USD. 5060 words. Published by Short Story Press on July 26, 2012. .
Short Story Press Presents Unification In 6066 by Laura Blasena The year is 3033 and the world has evolved to become a place riddled with the technologies of a high-tech, advanced future. Despite years of development, Earth is plagued with one simple problem: a lack of community and unity. People can achieve perfect hair, skin, and appearance.

Seven Roads To Love by Christine Tanner
Price: $2.99 USD. 7620 words. Published by Short Story Press on July 26, 2012. .
Short Story Press Presents Seven Roads To Love by Christine Tanner Sometimes love pops up at times you never expect. In a person who may not even know they want to have a relationship or as a person who is just getting out of a divorce.

Pearl Port Singer by Natashiah Jansen
Price: $2.99 USD. 6200 words. Published by Short Story Press on July 26, 2012. .
Short Story Press Presents Pearl Port Singer by Natashiah Jansen “Pearl Port Singer” is a short story about two mermaids trying to stop the treacherous villagers from deceiving ships by erecting false harbor lights on a cliff during stormy weather.

Insatiable Lovers Desire by Hailey Storms
Price: $2.99 USD. 5790 words. Published by Short Story Press on July 26, 2012. .
Shor Story Press Presents Insatiable Lovers Desire by Hailey R. Storms The story starts out where Sonja, a twenty-seven year old receptionist at a New Orleans clinic, starts having wild and crazy dreams at night where she meets a gentleman in a jungle type setting.

The Witches Of Lancaster by Danielle Oatfield
Price: $2.99 USD. 5480 words. Published by Short Story Press on July 25, 2012. .
Short Story Press Presents The Witches Of Lancaster by Danielle Oatfield The Witches of Lancaster is a fantasy short story about three housewives living on Lancaster Street in Anytown, USA and how they change their lives with the use of magic and a book of spells. For these three women, life has become boring and routine, but none of them were complaining about that.

Church Street by Tara Mitchell
Price: $2.99 USD. 7390 words. Published by Short Story Press on July 17, 2012. .
Short Story Press Presents Church Street by Tara Mitchell "Church Street" tells the story of a young woman named Mattie, who, after suffering a break-up of a long term relationship felt she would never find love. In the absence of a relationship, Mattie needed time to think and reassess her life. Who was she apart from Dillon, her boyfriend of three years?

Motionless by Magdalena Zielinska
Price: $2.99 USD. 6180 words. Published by Short Story Press on July 17, 2012. .
Short Story Press Presents Motionless by Magdalena Zielinska Motionless is a story of Benjamin, a young adult who wakes up in that exact house with no memory of the previous night and no clue to how he got there. But he is not alone. There is a ghost girl, inhumanly stunning and extraordinary, waiting for him to reveal the truth about his past and his future.

Jumping Candlestick by Ruth Pettite
Price: $2.99 USD. 5840 words. Published by Short Story Press on July 17, 2012. .
Short Story Press Presents Jumping Candlestick by Ruth Pettite Everything starts out very nicely and you think it is just another simple but encouraging romance. Then the fun begins. Angelique has secrets that other people don't know, except for her very best friend, Stephanie. Angelique is a teacher and single, but really wants to find her Prince Charming.

Love's Silver Lining by Jordan Lane
Price: $2.99 USD. 7650 words. Published by Short Story Press on July 17, 2012. .
Short Story Press Presents Love's Silver Lining by Jordan Lane This short story will surely bring warmth to your heart and a smile to your face. It also reminds us that dreaming is not only for dreamers, and that anything is possible if you are willing to believe it.

Ben's Missing Pin by Kim Chase
Price: $2.99 USD. 5380 words. Published by Short Story Press on July 17, 2012. .
Short Story Press Presents Ben's Missing Pin by Kim Chase The tale of “Ben’s Missing Pin” is a challenging mystery that can have you laughing, in places; but mostly it will keep you wondering… What, exactly, did happen to that pin? In fact, you may find yourself asking that question right up to the very end.

An Illustrated Warning by Matthew Kilpatrick
Price: $2.99 USD. 5570 words. Published by Short Story Press on July 17, 2012. .
Short Story Press Presents An Illustrated Warning by Matthew Kilpatrick “An Illustrated Warning” is a chilling tale of supernatural terror that comes from the last expected place. It is a story that draws the reader slowly into a dark and frightening place and then closes in around them with a dark and sinister atmosphere.

Monkey Freckles by Sarah Zachary
Price: $2.99 USD. 6310 words. Published by Short Story Press on July 16, 2012. .
Short Story Press Presents Monkey Freckles by Sarah Zachary “Monkey Freckles”, focuses on a refreshing mix of romance, comedy, and a healthy twist of drama to create a fun read for any time or mood.

Friends In Greece by Skyler Gerard
Price: $2.99 USD. 5580 words. Published by Short Story Press on July 16, 2012. .
Short Story Press Presents Friends In Greece by Skyler Gerard ‘Friends in Greece’ is the story of Jennifer and Richard, tourists who meet en route to Pythagorio on the Greek island of Samos. Set in the romantic environs of the sunny Aegean island, this story tells how Jennifer and Richard become friends, and later lovers, as they each help the other out with a personal problem.

All Lesser Creatures by Matthew Kilpatrick
Price: $2.99 USD. 5620 words. Published by Short Story Press on July 14, 2012. .
Short Story Press Presents All Lesser Creatures by Matthew Kilpatrick “All Lesser Creatures” is a quirky and unusual story about a man named Gary Landry who finds a strange fate when he is on the receiving end of a rare but harrowing animal attack. Later he discovers the full extent of how much he is changed and how much his life will change also.

Busy Woman Simplified by Lindsey Krebs
Price: $2.99 USD. 6500 words. Published by Short Story Press on July 7, 2012. .
Short Story Press Presents Busy Woman Simplified by Lindsey Krebs Busy Woman Simplified, Meredith, is like so many other women in the world today. As women of today, we try to have it all. From a good job, well kept home, and productive family life, women are busier now than ever before as they strive to make everything perfect.

Poor Choices by Robert Porter
Price: $2.99 USD. 7150 words. Published by Short Story Press on June 29, 2012. .
Short Story Press Presents Poor Choices by Robert Porter Poor Choices is a short story about an intelligent man named Dan who works retail. Dan has a lot of talents and a good education, but he is prone to making bad choices that keep him from really having the type of life that he wants.

The Black Sapphire by Ruth Pettite
Price: $2.99 USD. 7040 words. Published by Short Story Press on June 28, 2012. .
Short Story Press Presents The Black Sapphire by Ruth Pettite "The Black Sapphire" was a concept that Ruth toyed with for a few years. She studied dialect to help enhance one of the main characters, "Mattie." In the story, an unsolved crime shows its ugly face when Detective Adam Reynoir starts investigating.

Getting Micky Dolenz by Alicia Guillen
Price: $2.99 USD. 7600 words. Published by Short Story Press on June 24, 2012. .
Short Story Press Presents Getting Micky Dolenz by Alicia Voss-Guillen “Getting Micky Dolenz” is a funny, touching, heart-warming story that will appeal equally to young adults, pop-culture lovers, and Monkees fans of all ages.

When Love Leaves by Elizabeth Owens
Price: $2.99 USD. 5880 words. Published by Short Story Press on June 23, 2012. .
Short Story Press Presents When Love Leaves by Elizabeth Owens The story revolves around Cassie, a divorced young woman who finds a new lease on life after years of abuse and cruelty in her marriage. Cassie has been married to her once-loving husband for seven years. But her love for him leaves after his drinking changes him into a new man.

Knight Adventure by Edward Kurtz
Price: $2.99 USD. 5640 words. Published by Short Story Press on June 16, 2012. .
Short Story Press Presents Knight Adventure by Edward Kurtz An old castle, a courageous knight, a beautiful princess, a sacred icon, an evil wizard and two little sparrows: these are some of the exciting things in store for you in Edward Kurtz’s latest magical story entitled, “Knight Adventure.”

Valerie's Tale by Alicia Pesce
Price: $2.99 USD. 7980 words. Published by Short Story Press on June 15, 2012. .
Short Story Press Presents Valerie's Tale by Alicia Pesce The story also deals with the idea of growing up too fast; Valerie grows both physically when she is frozen time and mentally when the idea of her mother’s death would live her alone. The story foretells some of the hardships of leaving behind childhood and having to accept things in life that one cannot change.

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Benji's Book by Short Story Press
Price: $2.99 USD. 5750 words. Published on July 17, 2012. Fiction.
Short Story Press Presents Benji's Book by Tara Mitchell Benji's Books is the tale of a young man who hates school and reading. He seeks refuge in a library to get out of a terrible storm. There he encounters a woman who would change his way of thinking and his life forever.

Walk a Mile by Short Story Press
Price: $2.99 USD. 6500 words. Published on July 14, 2012. Fiction.
Short Story Press Presents Walk a Mile by Calandria JohnLouis “Walk A Mile” is a story about the impending divorce of Jackson and Linda Rincon, a wealthy Malibu couple, who have been married for a long time, and the way it complicates the life of their only daughter Melania.

Waiting For Martin by Short Story Press
Price: $2.99 USD. 5670 words. Published on July 4, 2012. Fiction.
Short Story Press Presents Waiting For Martin by Ona Jo-Ellan Bass A fantastical struggle for survival is taking place. A storm is building up on the upstream side of them, and something odd is happening to at least one of the group. Thomas, the oldest, keeps cautioning the others to wait for Martin, even though he is not sure himself whether Martin will manage to find them in time.

Fix, Reset, and Reload by Short Story Press
Price: $2.99 USD. 6920 words. Published on June 30, 2012. Fiction.
Short Story Press Presents Fix, Reset, and Reload by Blaise Marcoux Crusher Bruskiewicz doesn't believe he can be stopped. The fifteen-year old takes every challenge thrown his way, bolstering his fearsome reputation and encouraging his bullying ways. Some of his adventures are hazy in his mind, though, and hard to remember specifically.

Enchanted Steps by Short Story Press
Price: $2.99 USD. 6610 words. Published on June 24, 2012. Fiction.
Short Story Press Presents Enchanted Steps by Casie Stilwell Willemena, Emilia’s jealous older sister, has a dark side. Emilia had the good looks, the handsome boy, the love of their father and more magical power than Willemena could imagine. Watch as Willemena’s jealousy quickly becomes maniacal and twisted in this fantastical story about what really happened before Dorothy landed in Oz.

Parallel Divergence by Short Story Press
Price: $2.99 USD. 5650 words. Published on June 23, 2012. Fiction.
Short Story Press Presents Parallel Divergence by Lynda Rodriguez The middle aged woman who narrates has grown complacent with her life. She becomes increasingly discontent as she realizes that her children are growing older and she hasn’t quite moved in the direction that she always wanted.

A Winters Morning by Short Story Press
Price: $2.99 USD. 6360 words. Published on June 23, 2012. Fiction.
Short Story Press Presents A Winters Morning by Katelynd Jarvis A Winters Morning, by Katelynd Jarvis, is an emotionally gripping story opening the complex window into the mind of a person who has been abused. It takes us through a single day in the life of Alison, or A. as some call her. A young woman living a modest life in a small town in South Carolina, far from her home in California.

Soap Opera Love by Short Story Press
Price: $2.99 USD. 6970 words. Published on June 19, 2012. Fiction.
Short Story Press Presents Soap Opera Love by Dominique LeSane Felice Middleton is a girl from Baltimore, Maryland who doesn’t think she’s anything special. A freelance writer, Felice is often pushed in the friend zone by men. Felice Middleton is a soap opera addict. She has loved watching As The Wind Blows with her grandmother as a child, and as an adult, she still never misses an episode.

Welcome To Colorful Colorado by Short Story Press
Price: $2.99 USD. 5740 words. Published on June 19, 2012. Fiction.
Short Story Press Presents Welcome To Colorful Colorado by Ken Green “Welcome to Colorful Colorado” is the sometimes-humorous tale of one man’s decision to begin an adventure on the other side of the “world”, when that world is 1,000 miles away.

Road To Justice by Short Story Press
Price: $2.99 USD. 6840 words. Published on June 17, 2012. Fiction.
Short Story Press Presents Road To Justice by Kim Cruea Imagine your world changing in an instant and everything you loved and cherished was taken away. Imagine you’re only six when it happens. Who would you trust? How would you react? Justice Johnson’s life encounters just that.

Mage Finals by Short Story Press
Price: $2.99 USD. 6820 words. Published on June 17, 2012. Fiction.
Short Story Press Presents Mage Finals by David Beaver "Mages Final" revolves around Keldon, a dedicated student at The Academy of Magical Arts. The honor student often spends late nights studying and most of his life revolves around his books. More than anything he wants to be a great wizard, and will sacrifice the human pleasures of fun, fellowship, and even sleep to achieve that dream.

Search The Ethernet by Short Story Press
Price: $2.99 USD. 5580 words. Published on June 13, 2012. Fiction.
Short Story Press Presents Search The Ethernet by Ona Jo-Ellan Bass "Search the Ethernet" is set in a quiet neighborhood in Central City, in Some State, in the US. The characters include a single mom, her children and dog, and a gaming group who are meeting for an evening of fun, as well as a lot of people who know how to say, “I don’t think I can help you”.

A Final Kiss by Short Story Press
Price: $2.99 USD. 5440 words. Published on June 10, 2012. Fiction.
“A Final Kiss” relates the wedding day of Natalie St. John, an educated young woman from a wealthy New England family who must come to terms with the fact that she’s made a life altering mistake.

Trapped In Margins by Short Story Press
Price: $2.99 USD. 6450 words. Published on May 30, 2012. Fiction.
Short Story Press Presents Trapped In Margins by Blaise Marcoux The story's protagonist is Maria Posaltakis, a disgraced celebrity reporter blacklisted from the industry due to scandal. She gets a benefactor in the form of Mark Bannerman, a billionaire media mogul who wants to hire Maria onto his politically charged network AmeriPress News.

Another 28 Days by Short Story Press
Price: $2.99 USD. 5560 words. Published on May 23, 2012. Fiction.
Short Story Press Presents Another 28 Days by Matthew Kilpatrick “Another 28 Days” is a story that will suck you into Bill’s dark psyche and you will have such empathy with him over his painful and nightmarish past that you won’t be able to help being taken along with him on his dark journey of self-discovery. Bill, despite his simple name, is a complex character with a massive load of baggage.

Inside Melting House by Short Story Press
Price: $2.99 USD. 7170 words. Published on May 20, 2012. Fiction.
Short Story Press Presents Inside Melting House by Matthew Kilpatrick. “Inside Melting House” is a creepy and suspenseful story that will draw into its mystery. It introduces you to sympathetic characters over two generations that, even in the short space of the story, you come to sympathize with and understand.

Squire Ryanus by Short Story Press
Price: $2.99 USD. 7140 words. Published on May 20, 2012. Fiction.
Short Story Press Presents Squire Ryanus by David Beaver. ‘Squire Ryanus’ follows the tale of a young man who’s been a member of the Order of Majestic Truth most of his life in pursuit of the dream of becoming a Paladin. There he has given up childhood, friendships, and family in pursuit of the dream to gain a title in the order.

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