Short Story Press Presents Meet Me At The Track

Short Story Press Presents Meet Me At The Track PDF Author: Short Story Press
Publisher: Short Story Press
ISBN: 1648913342
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 44

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Short Story Press Presents Meet Me At The Track by Tara Mitchell Ellen is a busy single mother with a daughter in eighth grade. She works as a nurse and because of that she misses out on some moments with her daughter Ashley. While in attendance at Ashley's track meet she meets a nice man whose daughter also runs track and happens to be part of a relay team that Ashley is on. As the girls become closer it put the parents in close proximity even away from the track. Dean, the father of Ashley's friend, is a busy man that works from his home. He has designed a back yard paradise for his work and invites Ellen over as well as the kids. Dean and Ellen become friends and feel comfortable together but have no intentions of taking it any further. That is until their daughters get involved. Both Ashley and Dean's daughter Sarah set them up for a meeting at the track in which Dean and Ellen are faced with the realization that they had not hidden their attraction to one another and even their kids see and respect it. Short Story Press publishes short stories written by everyday writers.

Short Story Press Presents Meet Me At The Track

Short Story Press Presents Meet Me At The Track PDF Author: Short Story Press
Publisher: Short Story Press
ISBN: 1648913342
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 44

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Short Story Press Presents Meet Me At The Track by Tara Mitchell Ellen is a busy single mother with a daughter in eighth grade. She works as a nurse and because of that she misses out on some moments with her daughter Ashley. While in attendance at Ashley's track meet she meets a nice man whose daughter also runs track and happens to be part of a relay team that Ashley is on. As the girls become closer it put the parents in close proximity even away from the track. Dean, the father of Ashley's friend, is a busy man that works from his home. He has designed a back yard paradise for his work and invites Ellen over as well as the kids. Dean and Ellen become friends and feel comfortable together but have no intentions of taking it any further. That is until their daughters get involved. Both Ashley and Dean's daughter Sarah set them up for a meeting at the track in which Dean and Ellen are faced with the realization that they had not hidden their attraction to one another and even their kids see and respect it. Short Story Press publishes short stories written by everyday writers.

Short Story Press Presents Adjo And The Invitation

Short Story Press Presents Adjo And The Invitation PDF Author: Short Story Press
Publisher: Short Story Press
ISBN: 1648914187
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 51

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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”. You’ll be transported to the parallel world of Hatshepsut’s temple and learn: • Why Adjo was sent an invitation • Why his mother carried a pouch around her neck • Why his father was killed • The secret of the phoenix • Who Anub is • From where the phoenix originates • Who will be victorious at the end of the day If you love a little bit of everything, you will like “Adjo and the Invitation” Short Story Press publishes short stories written by everyday writers.

Short Story Press Presents Bedeviled Nightingale

Short Story Press Presents Bedeviled Nightingale PDF Author: Short Story Press
Publisher: Short Story Press
ISBN: 1648914209
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 43

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Short Story Press Presents Bedeviled Nightingale by Ruth Pettite Incorporating real time happenings, “Bedeviled Nightingale” works to explain tragic times for even those people we don’t think it could happen to. Brianna is an author, hunkered in her cabin for relaxation and work. She uses the cabin as her office and her home, away from the hustle from the city. Divorced and focused, Brianna wants nothing to do but to take care of her world. She enjoys the nature around her and what it provides, until her ex-husband comes knocking down her door. Her Southern ways taught her many things, including ignoring people she doesn’t want to be around or talk to. Nathaniel brings bad news from the lower country, cueing Brianna to pack and go with him to her father. Family secrecy is one of many things found in this town. Brianna’s family is no different. From the lack of communications to the destruction of other family members, this family was doomed from the start. Desperation brings out the best in people, but not always in the best circumstances. Brianna and Nathaniel both find this out when Short Story Press and Ruth Pettite present “Bedeviled Nightingale.” Short Story Press publishes short stories written by everyday writers.

Short Story Press Presents A Freelancer’s Nightmare

Short Story Press Presents A Freelancer’s Nightmare PDF Author: Short Story Press
Publisher: Short Story Press
ISBN: 1648913148
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 35

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Her father left them when she was just 5. Now in her early 20's Lucy knew better than to concentrate on her academics alone. She did every menial job she could lay her hands upon so as to support herself and (hopefully) relieve the burden on her mother...she did this despite the fact that her mum was against her being a student-worker. The problem, however, was not her mum, rather, the jobs were taking much of her time and weren't bringing much to the table, so she switched from job to job. She was glad when her friend, Julia, introduced her to freelancing on Upwork. Julia helped got her account approved and taught her how to send winning proposals. It wasn't long before Lucy started landing jobs, but if only she knew the fate that awaited her. She gets hooked up again with a client for whom she previously wrote a romance novel. Apparently, the client wanted her to help turn the novel into a movie, which was good news because it meant more money and popularity. But unfortunately, the client wasn't whom she thought he was. He had ulterior motives, the job was only a lure. It wasn't long before Lucy discovered she had fallen into the hands of an organized network of human traffickers. About the Writer Isaiah is an undergraduate student at the University of Jos. His passion for reading and writing novels was something he had since childhood. This passion for writing found an outlet when, in 2015, he discovered an online community for writers and readers. It wasn't long before he began writing and posting stories on that website, and since then, he has had his short stories published on several online forums. At first, writing was just a hobby, but in 2018, he decided to take it a little deeper and build a writing career. He is currently a freelancer on Upwork and an aspiring blogger. Short Story Press publishes short stories written by everyday writers.

Short Story Press Presents Benji's Book

Short Story Press Presents Benji's Book PDF Author: Short Story Press
Publisher: Short Story Press
ISBN: 1648914128
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 35

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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. Elsa, the Librarian, asks Benji to lend her a hand in putting books away. They immediately establish a strong connection and forge a lasting friendship. She encourages him to read from the subjects and topics he enjoys. She prompts him to follow his desires. Benji soon learns there is a vast world in front of him to make of, what he wishes. He gains confidence to make decisions for himself concerning his education and future. Benji and Elsa discuss the adventures they find in books, they spend long hours debating current events. Elsa helps Benji improve his grades as he progresses through high school. He takes an apprenticeship position at the library in his last two years of high school. Together they study for college aptitude testing. When the time finally comes Elsa helps Benji work through the college and scholarship application processes. Their friendship helps to keep Benji focused on academics, and looking to the future. He continues his education, graduating from college, but working every summer in the library with his friend Elsa. Short Story Press publishes short stories written by everyday writers.

These Precious Days

These Precious Days PDF Author: Ann Patchett
Publisher: HarperCollins
ISBN: 0063092808
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 320

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The beloved New York Times bestselling author reflects on home, family, friendships and writing in this deeply personal collection of essays. "The elegance of Patchett’s prose is seductive and inviting: with Patchett as a guide, readers will really get to grips with the power of struggles, failures, and triumphs alike." —Publisher's Weekly “Any story that starts will also end.” As a writer, Ann Patchett knows what the outcome of her fiction will be. Life, however, often takes turns we do not see coming. Patchett ponders this truth in these wise essays that afford a fresh and intimate look into her mind and heart. At the center of These Precious Days is the title essay, a surprising and moving meditation on an unexpected friendship that explores “what it means to be seen, to find someone with whom you can be your best and most complete self.” When Patchett chose an early galley of actor and producer Tom Hanks’ short story collection to read one night before bed, she had no idea that this single choice would be life changing. It would introduce her to a remarkable woman—Tom’s brilliant assistant Sooki—with whom she would form a profound bond that held monumental consequences for them both. A literary alchemist, Patchett plumbs the depths of her experiences to create gold: engaging and moving pieces that are both self-portrait and landscape, each vibrant with emotion and rich in insight. Turning her writer’s eye on her own experiences, she transforms the private into the universal, providing us all a way to look at our own worlds anew, and reminds how fleeting and enigmatic life can be. From the enchantments of Kate DiCamillo’s children’s books (author of The Beatryce Prophecy) to youthful memories of Paris; the cherished life gifts given by her three fathers to the unexpected influence of Charles Schultz’s Snoopy; the expansive vision of Eudora Welty to the importance of knitting, Patchett connects life and art as she illuminates what matters most. Infused with the author’s grace, wit, and warmth, the pieces in These Precious Days resonate deep in the soul, leaving an indelible mark—and demonstrate why Ann Patchett is one of the most celebrated writers of our time.

Short Story Press Presents Another 28 Days

Short Story Press Presents Another 28 Days PDF Author: Short Story Press
Publisher: Short Story Press
ISBN: 164891408X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 31

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Short Story Press Presents Another 28 Days by Matthew Kilpatrick “Another 28 Days” is the story of one desperate, damaged man’s constant struggle to manage and control two sides of his nature, both of which are destructive but which also seem to be in direct conflict, making keeping them in check a challenge. Readers of this dark and personal story will discover: •One man’s life story, a dark and twisted one though it may be. •A deeply traumatized man doing his best to adjust and live a normal, balanced life. •A slowly building mystery to reveal the truth of Bill’s condition. •The discovery that no matter how bad one’s problems might be, the best thing to do is work through and overcome them. •A supernatural horror tale interspersed with streaks of gritty reality. Short Story Press publishes short stories written by everyday writers.

Before We Were Strangers

Before We Were Strangers PDF Author: Renée Carlino
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1501105787
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 320

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From the USA TODAY bestselling author of Sweet Thing and Nowhere But Here comes a love story about a Craigslist “missed connection” post that gives two people a second chance at love fifteen years after they were separated in New York City. To the Green-eyed Lovebird: We met fifteen years ago, almost to the day, when I moved my stuff into the NYU dorm room next to yours at Senior House. You called us fast friends. I like to think it was more. We lived on nothing but the excitement of finding ourselves through music (you were obsessed with Jeff Buckley), photography (I couldn’t stop taking pictures of you), hanging out in Washington Square Park, and all the weird things we did to make money. I learned more about myself that year than any other. Yet, somehow, it all fell apart. We lost touch the summer after graduation when I went to South America to work for National Geographic. When I came back, you were gone. A part of me still wonders if I pushed you too hard after the wedding… I didn’t see you again until a month ago. It was a Wednesday. You were rocking back on your heels, balancing on that thick yellow line that runs along the subway platform, waiting for the F train. I didn’t know it was you until it was too late, and then you were gone. Again. You said my name; I saw it on your lips. I tried to will the train to stop, just so I could say hello. After seeing you, all of the youthful feelings and memories came flooding back to me, and now I’ve spent the better part of a month wondering what your life is like. I might be totally out of my mind, but would you like to get a drink with me and catch up on the last decade and a half? M

Short Story Press Presents Seven Roads To Love

Short Story Press Presents Seven Roads To Love PDF Author: Short Story Press
Publisher: Short Story Press
ISBN: 1648913717
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 44

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Short Story Press Presents Seven Roads To Love by Christine Tanner “Seven Roads to Love” is a story that is close to Christine’s heart. It is actually the true story of how her and her soon-to-be husband met. Not only are the feelings real; but the events happened as stated in the writing. It was a feeling of almost true love when she met this man and, oftentimes, they still wonder how they really ever got together. Everything happened so quickly; but the fact of the matter is that through everything they have done, it always seems like they have known each other for years. He does have a cat named ‘Seven’ and the idea for the title was when Christine was looking at the cat who was trying to get her attention. She’s a real sweet cat; but the fact that the number happened to be the same amount of relationships she had tried previously made it a must for a title. Short Story Press publishes short stories written by everyday writers.

Men on the Moon

Men on the Moon PDF Author: Simon J. Ortiz
Publisher: University of Arizona Press
ISBN: 9780816519309
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 220

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When Faustin, the old Acoma, is given his first television set, he considers it a technical wonder, a box full of mystery. What he sees on its screen that first day, however, is even more startling than the television itself: men have landed on the moon. Can this be real? For Simon Ortiz, Faustin's reaction proves that tales of ordinary occurrences can truly touch the heart. "For me," he observes, "there's never been a conscious moment without story." Best known for his poetry, Ortiz also has authored 26 short stories that have won the hearts of readers through the years. Men on the Moon brings these stories together—stories filled with memorable characters, written with love by a keen observer and interpreter of his people's community and culture. True to Native American tradition, these tales possess the immediacy—and intimacy—of stories conveyed orally. They are drawn from Ortiz's Acoma Pueblo experience but focus on situations common to Native people, whether living on the land or in cities, and on the issues that affect their lives. We meet Jimmo, a young boy learning that his father is being hunted for murder, and Kaiser, the draft refuser who always wears the suit he was given when he left prison. We also meet some curious Anglos: radicals supporting Indian causes, scholars studying Indian ways, and San Francisco hippies who want to become Indians too. Whether telling of migrants working potato fields in Idaho and pining for their Arizona home or of a father teaching his son to fly a kite, Ortiz takes readers to the heart of storytelling. Men on the Moon shows that stories told by a poet especially resound with beauty and depth.