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 rendezvous in a cemetery; a mysterious pond in Ireland; a harrowing ride through hobo jungle; a matchmaking son; a new love; a mother-in-law from hell; a lesson in tolerance; a decision deferred; one night in Viet Nam ... The Creative Writer's Notebook presents the winners, honorable mentions and judge's selections from its 2007 Short Story Competition. Delve into an afternoon 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.