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Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. Neuware - Short Story Press Presents Ultimate Hunt by Sarah Zachary Archer, a hunting dog bred solely to devote his abilities to catch his prey at any cost, is taken on the strangest hunt he's ever experienced. Hagar, his master, is set on catching the elusive legendary creature, the unicorn. Once caught, Hagar plans to cut off her horn and use its magic for his own purposes. At first, the prospects of catching a mythical creature seem laughable to Archer, but after he encounters the unicorn firsthand, it is no longer a joke. He gives chase and corners the beast in a cavern, and unforeseen danger gives way to a cave in, leaving both creatures alone together. It's through these circumstances Archer learns there's more to the legend of the unicorn than meets the eye, and perhaps the ultimate hunt will change him far more than he realized. Short Story Press publishes short stories written by everyday writers.…

Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. Neuware - 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. Oh how she missed those times as she now hobbles oh-so-slowly with her cane through the archaic old home. And as the old woman wanders reminiscing through the halls, she comes upon a door; rusty hinges amplify groan of age as the door swings slowly open and she balances herself in the doorway.The old woman discovers a chest.an antique old cedar chest that is very large, and her breath catches briefly as her heart thumps in her own body. The chest has sparked a memory and she releases the door jam and using her cane for support, the woman shambles over to the massive trunk with anticipation in her eyes.It had been near eighty-five years after all, since she'd seen what was in the trunk and she could barely remember, though it called out to her in the otherwise empty room. Now, it took her what seemed like a very long time to reach it, and when she did, her weakened old body fell against it for support. She fumbled with the latch as her gnarled and arthritic hands fought against what it was she desired, but finally.she was able to snap the hasp upward, releasing the lock on the trunk.What she discovered inside was not just a memory; what she discovered was a living, breathing catalyst that grasped her firmly in its grips and propelled her back in time. The old woman discovered herself in the midst of her childhood friends; a child again herself, she caught the jump rope chant on the wind.Short Story Press publishes short stories written by everyday writers.…

Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. Neuware - Short Story Press Presents In The Scope An assassin is at the top of his field and each of his kills are never the same. In this way, he never leaves a signature and that keeps the law two steps behind. It's a life full of turmoil and continuous travel, but it's the life he chose. - He gets a job that requires him to kill not only the mother and father, but also the heir apparent. The client wants this done, so there'll be no one to step in and take what's rightfully his. - The assassin has done this on many occasions and has no problem with it, until he finds his crosshairs on a one-year-old baby. - He can't take this baby's life, but he can't leave him there either. So, he takes the little one into his home and raises him as his own.- The kid learns everything that the assassin knows and he tries desperately not to subject him to the life he leads. - One day the kid, now aged 18, finds a box that reveals who he really is and that his 'Father' is responsible for killing his parents. - He comes out to the public and takes the fortune that rightfully belongs to him. He can't stop thinking about what the assassin took from him and sends out various characters to kill him.>Mr. Smith the Assassin has no choice but to play cat and mouse with his own son and takes the fight across the globe. The world has his face in their crosshairs and many would-be killers come out to collect the bounty on his head. Short Story Press publishes short stories written by everyday writers.…

Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. Neuware - Detective Jeffrey Madison is known for bringing miscreants to justice, but lately has found himself tired of the same petty crimes that never seem to end. First Bobby Rae steals from the convenience store, and then tries to buy his freedom because he feels that he has done nothing wrong. Then Ms. Clayhorn needs him to rescue her Calico cat and grandson, who managed to end up at the top of the same oak tree, although the older lady seemed more concerned with the cat than her sobbing grandson. Feeling disgruntled for the first time in his police career, Jeffrey decides to leave for home a bit earlier than usual just to relax and wind down. However, before he can get out of the front door, he receives one more phone call. Debating between leaving it and answering, he decided to pick up the call and was shocked to hear a young voice telling him that 'fishy business is underfoot.' About to dismiss the call as nothing more than a prank, Jeffrey's curiosity is aroused when the caller introduces herself as 'the fully certified deputy for Sunshine Valley Little Creek neighborhood's watch' and informs him that a crime is about to take place. Acting on instinct, Jeffrey follows the lead, and finds twelve-year-old MATTIE McDANIELS, who teaches him that detective business is about so much more than meets the eye. Short Story Press publishes short stories written by everyday writers.…

Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. Neuware - 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. In order to follow standard protocol, the clerk must annotate on the requisition form what exactly the white-out is being used for. Peter is his name, and he has seen the White-Out Man many times over the past months and his patience is running thin. As he inquires of the reasoning behind the request, White-Out Man becomes irate and difficult, overheard by Peter's Boss who intervenes on the intercom.White-Out Man is haggard, and doesn't seem to realize that the same old mistakes can't be covered up over, and over again. The file-purging time approaches yet again, and he has discovered that before he can purge, his form needs to be clean, hence the necessity of the white-out. He also doesn't recognize that he is in impeding danger of being hauled down the seemingly endless stairs to the 'Sub-levels'. Poor White-Out Man, he knows what lies down in the Sub-levels; but is unsure if there is any way to avoid them other than to white-out his mistakes time and again.This rare metaphorical work, White-Out Man, broaches age-old questions of humanity in a purely science fiction manner that most people today can relate to. In a world that is all but overcome by technology and requisite red tape, where not even a simple pen can be accessed without filling out a form, it seems all but impossible to maintain any semblance of composure. The question is. will we be faced with these same or similar endless circles of frustration and bureaucracy even after our time on Earth is complete Short Story Press publishes short stories written by everyday writers.…

Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. Neuware - 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. In this day and time, there are only a handful of people remaining who ever lived and breathed outside the Bubble; most habitants were born within its sealed plexi-interior. The Bubble is a monarchy with one ruler, Arch Sedric. He has commissioned an intimidating army of police called the SAC, or Security Advisor Cadre. These police enforce strict ordinances within the districts, in order to enforce concentration on the main objective, the survival of the human race. Holidays do not exist within the Bubble unless Arch Sedric declares them. Consequently, reminiscing about the days before the war is strictly forbidden, and engaging in any sort of art form that would remind or instruct others of the days before the war are also taboo. Singing is a direct violation of Bubble ordinance. Once born, every man, woman and child receives a number.a code to designate who they are, what district they were born in within the Bubble, and what their life-job will be. One such being, a seventeen year old boy, has been assigned the job of biologist. He is apprenticing beneath an older man, the chief biologist who once lived in the pre-war world. When the boy hears a beautiful drone outside the Bubble, he questions his mentor and seeks to understand the nature of 'singing'. Having been schooled in the intricacies of The Great War, his belief is that all humankind outside the Bubble is dead. His conscience begins to get the better of him when he hears the hum and song of what his mentor knows to be a Christmas tune, and his reaction places his mentor and himself in danger of being banished into the post-war ash outside the Bubble. Short Story Press publishes short stories written by everyday writers.…

Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. Neuware - Short Story Press Presents Not So Professional Tub the ogre is tired. Tired of the unfounded stereotypes placed upon ogres by humans. They parade around his woods, hunting his prey and gathering his berries, all the while assuming that ogres are a bunch of stupid, ugly, smelly (okay, maybe that one's not 'unfounded' per se) human-eaters. He also happens to be bored. Bored of the same menial tasks day in and day out; hunting prey and gathering berries to help feed the village until they move on to the next piece of land they stake for themselves. As we have found throughout history, being tired and bored is not an ideal state of mind for coming up with great decisions. And so, Tub comes up with a bad decision. Tub decides to become a hired killer for a mysterious contact. He believes that the life of a professional hit man will give him all the excitement found in his spy novels, while striking fear into the heart of the humans. Alas, Tub ends up a mere pawn in the hands of someone who doesn't have his best interests at heart. The ogre finds all the excitement he could ask for, and more, but will he survive Or will his escapades be a mere footnote in time Short Story Press publishes short stories written by everyday writers. …

Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. Neuware - Short Story Press Presents Off His Leash by Brandon Dowless Randall cannot remember a day in the last ten years that he has not spent beside his canine friend, Eduardo the Magnificento, or Ed. Ever since Rand found the pup nestled against a hot-water pipe, the two have been inseparable, spending countless hours together wandering through the woods on adventures, some make-believe and some real. But now, Ed's gone missing, and Rand takes it upon himself to seek out his four-legged friend. Unfortunately, the hunter loses his friend's tracks amongst those of a much more sinister type, ogres. Rand assumes the worst, and gets himself into a very difficult situation involving ogres, clubs and, 'tush paper' Will Rand rescue or even find his friend Or will he be the main entree for an ogre village that's already whetted its appetite with canine The resulting story is one of friendship and resolve, irony and heroism, and mud. It might not make you laugh, but you'll smirk a few times, as the lives of Eduardo the Magnificento, Randall and a group of unsuspecting ogres become intertwined. And there's a twist at the end you'll never see coming! Or you might. Just act like you didn't, it'll be a lot more fun. Short Story Press publishes short stories written by everyday writers.…

Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. Neuware - The book, The Gig is a story of American horror and tragedy that involves the downfall of a once-successful musician who had travelled the world, one coffee shop, one bar, one stage at a time. Under the recession, he fell out of work. He began searching coffee shops, just begging different shop owners for work. He was never seen without his sax in hand, but after the thirtieth no from the 30th club or coffee house, he is sitting having coffee when he falls to the floor in a massive, convulsing seizure. In another pose, 24 hours after this attempt on his life, the devil threatens the musician's life with another seizure and then a car wreck. In a saving grab, the musician is taken to heaven where he's listed as one of God's musical heroes. You can call it a horror cum spiritual story where fate and faith are tested multiple times. This story really brings to light just how difficult it is to live in this dangerous world and to survive where money is an ever-tightening resource. It also shows how the lack of money contributes to the downfall of other attributes to a person, including the individual's health and mental capacity. This book puts a new spin on horror and spirituality as a mix to remember. Short Story Press publishes short stories written by everyday writers.…

Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. Neuware - The story of 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. Things grow worse as finals approach. The pressure is on and Keldon is studying more than ever. As he will find, however, no amount of studying will prepare him for this. The headmaster decides to administer a more practical final in lieu of tests and essays. Instead Keldon will have to journey to a dark lair where many undead abominations await and he will ultimately have to battle a dark and powerful necromancer in order to stop him from achieving his sinister dreams of immortality and lichdom. In order to pass his test Keldon must not only survive by defeating the necromancer and his undead minions, but also by displaying selflessness and virtue. Perhaps he will be his own worst enemy as he faces a dark temptation. Will he survive and pass the test become a mage, and someday a great wizard Or will he ultimately fail and face the possibility of defeat and oblivion Short Story Press publishes short stories written by everyday writers.…

Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. Neuware - '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. After years of strife, he finally receives an invitation from the council to finally gain his title. Becoming a Paladin will consist of more than a mere knighting ceremony, however. Instead he will embark on a journey alone in order to obtain the Shield of Light, a powerful artifact that has been stolen by the forces of evil. Initially alone, he must track the beasts to their lair and fight to retrieve the shield, possibly shedding his blood in the process. Along the way however, he will meet a cast of quirky and colorful heroes to aid him in the quest. An unlikely bunch to follow a Paladin around, the mad wizard, shifty ranger, and sneaky rogue will join him at the fortress of the gnolls. If he survives, he will achieve his dream of becoming a Paladin and no longer go by the name of 'Squire Ryanus'. Short Story Press publishes short stories written by everyday writers.…

Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. Neuware - Sometimes it is so easy to fall into a routine that you never notice when you are becoming a part of the woodwork. When that change does come, we can either embrace it or discard it. However if we are brave enough to embrace it, we might discover that there is a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. Or in Delancy Smith's case, she discovered that to every dark cloud, there is a Silver Lining. The story is characterized by: - Imagination- Laughter- Sincerity- Wonder and >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. Short Story Press publishes short stories written by everyday writers.…

Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. Neuware - A group of film majors attempt to film a horror movie over spring break for their final project. Despite the horror theme, Carrie is not a believer in the supernatural. She and her classmates enlist the help of Jack's older brother, who is a famous Hollywood director. - The eccentric director has some quirky work habits such as keeping the script from the cast until the last minute. Unfortunately, he also insists that Carrie and her friends completely commit to the project by renting an expensive Victorian mansion across the country. Grayson Manor is described as the gloomiest, most sinister-looking building in a row of abandoned Victorians on Praire Avenue, Washington.- What's daunting is that this house that they spent their savings on is rumored to be haunted. Something in the house seems to be mimicking the plot lines of their movie, Five Nights of Terror. When someone actually dies, things take a deadly turn. Is there a psychotic murderer on the loose Or is this too much of a coincidence >Short Story Press publishes short stories written by everyday writers.…

Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. Neuware - 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. - Cashmere's manager forces Philip, her costar and on-screen boyfriend, to go with her and pretend they're going on a mysterious winter vacation in the hopes of getting some publicity for their failing TV show. This causes complications as Cashmere has secretly been feeling something every time she and Philip filmed a scene. - Things heat up when their managers and agencies keep pressuring them to date. It doesn't help that Philip thinks she's trying to steal his spotlight, and thus spends his time ignoring Cashmere during their pretend vacation. - Every night, Cashmere watches Philip sleep and imagines what life would be like if he could be just a little bit nicer to her. Cashmere realizes all her musings are futile as Philip hates her!Things get more confusing when it seems as though Philip is finally beginning to open up to Cashmere when he asks for help with his acting skills. Can Cashmere figure out what she feels before their 'vacation' ends Or will their story remain to be another unfulfilled Hollywood love on demand Short Story Press publishes short stories written by everyday writers. …

Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. Neuware - Short Story Press Presents Guise Markets Jack has recently graduated from high school with his best friend Lilac. They go back a long ways, but they never imagine they will be working at the same grocery store during the same shift. Guise Markets is not Jack's ideal choice for a job, but there is more to the store than it seems. What might have been a typical boring job proves more exciting than Jack has bargained for. The other night employees report seeing strange things, objects falling off the shelves. It is even rumored that the company's founder may have died in the store. Jack begins to see some of these things for himself within his first week of working for the store. What's causing this Is there a rational explanation Jack tries to ignore it, but he can't for long. Instead he finds answers in an unlikely place. There is more to his friend Lilac than meets the eye and she may know more than she is letting on. Her connection to the store will reveal an interesting history and open up a can of worms Jack may wish he had kept closed. An unexpected outcome is sure to come of this, but Jack may well wish it never did in this spooky and mysterious tale of what seemed like an average grocery store night crew. Short Story Press publishes short stories written by everyday writers.…

Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. Neuware - What happens when you lose all hopes in yourself and in the world Well, you become vulnerable and that's what happened to Eddie, only he does not really know what is wrong with him until a meeting that will literally change his world and, in a very real way, his life. One day, as it is his habit, Eddie has stepped in a virtual travel cabin looking for a distraction from his bleak life and on an impulse he has made the journey to the era of 1950's. An era that is so very different from his universe, somewhere in a not so distant, cold and unfriendly future, that Eddie is immediately fascinated with what he sees, with this much simpler and warmer life. He feels himself becoming alive again. There he also meets Marylyn, a pretty waitress working in a snack bar. She is so different from the women he has been keeping company with that Eddie feels himself attracted to her, attracted to how real and transparent she is. However, his engineer's mind immediately sees the problem: Marylyn is not real and is the product of sophisticated computer coding. He tries to rationalise his attraction for her, but nothing can convince his heart and that is where the trouble starts.Short Story Press publishes short stories written by everyday writers.…

Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. Neuware - Short Story Press Presents Photo Shy Michael is a professional photographer. He knows exactly how to take the best pictures and is desperate enough to accept any work when the rent comes due, which is slowly creeping up on him. When he's offered a new job opportunity from a high-end client, the last thing he expects to be confronted with an abuse scandal in the midst of the cast. He meets an extremely attractive model, someone he soon recognizes from his teenage past. To make things even more complicated, on one end of the scandal is the man responsible for the model's success, and the model herself is on the edge of disaster. Michael must decide whether to take action or not, before it's too late, to save his job, or his love interest, and all with a single photo as proof. Short Story Press publishes short stories written by everyday writers.…

Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. Neuware - Katherine Crenshaw, whose real name was Fenton, was raised by foster parents. Although she knew she was adopted she accepted the fact that her true family would not return for her. As the days went by Katherine lived a tranquil life until one phone call changed everything. When her uncle came to retrieve her at her foster parent's home, and invited her to FENTON MANOR, Katherine found more that she bargained for in the way of a family who resented her presence and old jealousies with evil intent, hidden beneath a veneer of civility. Short Story Press publishes short stories written by everyday writers.…

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Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. Neuware - Short Story Press Presents One Shot Romance Dean Petro has gotten out of a long, hard break with his long-time band, The Golden Kings. After trying to come to terms with a new record deal, he literally runs into his future girlfriend and muse as she leaves a restaurant near the Hollywood Bowl. The Golden Kings, a group of musicians thought to be the greatest since Coldplay, has a distinct reputation for practically disowning their bass player on stage. Dean, following Tony's short bass tenure for the group, has gotten tired of being taken advantage of. After almost going crazy over his decision and literally falling over his new love, he tells new producer Mr. Wisely that he will stop his contract with the old group and form a duo with his girlfriend Destiny and share a life of romance and music together. Destiny responds by giving Dean hugs and kisses and a great breakfast to get his day off to a great start. He then accepts Mr. Wisely's contract as the songs for his long-awaited first album flow through him non-stop. His efforts, combined with that of his larger-than-life, angel-singing girlfriend, make the first real love dialogue music album since John and Yoko's Double Fantasy release. Short Story Press publishes short stories written by everyday writers.…

Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. Neuware - Mark is handsome and he knows it. He is also ruthless and arrogant. It is often a very dangerous combination, and Mark is no exception. He uses his good looks to seduce beautiful women and do terrible, unspeakable things to them. He enjoys it immensely and considers this occupation the real purpose of his life. Then, one night as he is on the prowl for his next victim, he spots Jasmine. She is beautiful, intriguing, and he wants her. Her appetite for life is an irresistible turn-on for Mark. Soon, he makes his move and Jasmine lets herself be seduced by that handsome, confident, and refined man. They go back to her place. After an amazing night spent with Jasmine, things unexpectedly start to change for Mark. Strange, unsettling, inexplicable things start happening to him. His apartment is no more the sanctuary it used to be. He first tries to deny it, but he soon finds himself afraid of stepping into his apartment and, worse, questioning his sanity as he comes to believe that Jasmine is behind what is happening to him. Short Story Press publishes short stories written by everyday writers.…

Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. Neuware - Short Story Press Presents Lies We Tell One Another A woman that was living a normal, mundane existence with her fiancé is thrust into a world that she isn't equipped to deal with. Her life is shattered, and she must pick up the pieces with the help of a strange man that appears in her room. - Samantha is a woman that finds herself attacked by what she can only describe as a Werewolf. - After the attack, she is taken to the hospital, where she meets an old man who can answer her questions.- She finds out the bite of the wolf will transform her into something that is no longer human.- Samantha is given a way to suppress the change, and she begins to learn what goes bump in the night. The lies we tell one another are going to be cold comfort for her on her quest of vengeance.- There is very little chance to train, as the werewolf and its pack are about to leave. - This will be a journey that is fraught with danger and unpredictable, because the wolves know that she is coming and are ready for her, or so they think.- It will be a learning experience for Samantha, as she comes to terms with what she is and what she can do. >The time for words is over, now she and the old man are on a trail of a killer that has been known forever, but no one actually knew they existed. Now, Samantha is about to find out first hand that things are not what they appear. This fight will not be without casualties, but will it be their lives, or the wolves', that are lost Short Story Press publishes short stories written by everyday writers.…