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."