A wise pot scrubber; an assignation; a teacher's nightmare; a love story; survival in Vietnam; a mad obsession; a chandelier; a secret; a Holocaust survivor's revenge; a lost letter; a dog's loyalty; a mouse's tail; the last lamplighter in Edinburgh, Scotland ... Creative Writer's Notebook presents the winners and honorable mention short stories from its 2009 Short Story Competition. Immerse yourself in an evening of pleasure reading-reading as you used to do. Experience the joys of mystery, romance, adventure, horror, humor and fun - all from the creative minds of these talented writers.

A brush with death; an encounter with a homeless girl; a cookie creche; one last flight; treasure hunting at the dump; just another patrol in Vietnam; romance; mystery; psychos and Indians in the old west; surprises galore ... and a mermaid. The Creative Writer's Notebook presents the winners, honorable mentions from its 2011 Short Story Competition. Immerse yourself in an evening of pleasure. Experience the joys of mystery, romance, adventure, horror, humor and fun - all from the creative minds of these talented writers."

A tragic death takes place on the beach of Santa Cruz, California on the occasion of a USO dance during the last days of World War II. The incident involves three young sailors, close friends for years, who try to cover up what happened. News of the atomic bomb destroying Hiroshima overshadows the investigation which then lies dormant for years until a retiring sheriff reopens the case. Circumstances haunt the three dispersed suspects who believed that their part in the incident was well behind them. "Incident in Santa Cruz" is a mystery and Jack Petro's third book. "No Ordinary Spy"...

A mutt; a secret; a live oak; a perceptive biker. Add a dandy surprise to complete the winning stories from the 2013 Creative Writer's Notebook Short Story Contest. The Honorable Mention short stories are just as diverse. Discover: An ancient ritual; an unlikely friend; an unexpected encounter- Vengeance, revenge, and retribution- Young love; new love; old love; lost love- Cats, ghosts, crazies, and messages from beyond- Journeys VII presents a variety of characters, plots, and emotions in disparate genres, taking the reader along pathways into the imaginations of these award-winning authors....

A deep bunker; a conversion ... of sorts; an iconic detective send up. These are the winning stories from the 2014 Creative Writer's Notebook Short Story Contest. The Honorable Mention short stories are just as diverse. - A cold realization; a resolution born; a couple of drastic measures- - A bequest; some spirits; the hunt; the hunted- - One man's retirement plan; a long relationship; a few steps taken- - A homecoming; a missing person; a get-rich schemer; a definitive solution- - Legends; prisoners; telegrams; freedom gained- Journeys VIII presents characters, plots, and emotions in a...