Sade Andria Zabala

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?- Despite the mysterious incidences, Carrie still refuses to believe in the supernatural. Can Carrie figure out who (or what) is responsible for the killing? Or will she and her friends slowly fall prey to the unknown?Short Story Press publishes short stories written by everyday writers.

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.

Zabala is back, and this time with a punch. War Songs is honest, invigorating, and shameless. With elegant watercolor illustrations, this collection of poetry manages to be both empowering yet fragile as it weaves through the delicate journey of a young woman's self-discovery. On your darkest days, this book will crack the spine and leave you singing.