Sarah Zachary

Liam grew up thinking he wanted to be a zookeeper. He practically lived in the zoo as a child, and his brother is wild enough to be an animal, so it seems perfect. But no one told him he had to go through so much higher education.No one told him he needed practical experience. As an unhappy volunteer who works at the zoo after high school each day, he's beginning to wonder if it's worth it. Suddenly, he's faced with a mysterious visitor, a girl who: sits in front of his gibbon exhibit, refuses to talk to him, and writes all day, every day, without cease. When she finally says more than two words to him, leaving him speechless, she also accidently leaves behind something else- her journal she's been writing in constantly every day. Taking it home with him instead of returning it, Liam decides to take a tiny peek, after all, what harm could it do?As he reads, Liam finds himself unexpectedly thrown into the life of this stranger he's nicknamed monkey freckles and the reasons behind her strange actions begin to come to light. As he faces her once more, he has to come to grips with helping monkey freckles and facing his own unspoken past, before it's too late.Short Story Press publishes short stories written by everyday writers.

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 realizedShort Story Press publishes short stories written by everyday writers.

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.

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.

Have you ever wanted to write a short story, but had no idea where to begin? Have you looked for tips, hints, or advice about how to develop characters and plots without being able to be sure you're getting advice from the experts? Look no further than this guide here before you Carefully written from personal advice and experience based on years of writing, you can be sure you're getting first-rate information which will continually be of use, whether you're a full-time writer or just looking to first dip your toes into the world of writing. This book contains information on the following: characters and developing them, plots, settings, dialogue, pov, conflicts, and several other subjects to build a basis. Once that basis is built, there are many other subjects to move on to, from how to win contests and get published or paid for your writing, guides on interesting subjects like meanings of colors, and much more You will never find the information in the guide tiresome or overused, and it continues to be useful time after time. The guide is easy to navigate as well, with each section being bolded and a larger size for easy reading. About The Expert Sarah Zachary was born in 1988, the only daughter of Stephen and Teresa Zachary. Although she always loved being read to as a child and took frequent library trips, she first discovered her love of writing in early high school, when she was assigned to write a paragraph of a fictional story. Sarah went on to write the first fifty pages of a play novel. When her friends showed enjoyment in her writing, Sarah went on to publish her first pieces of work online and gained followers who helped shape and critique her craft. She continued to write short stories and began to attempt to get her work published. While attending college at Liberty University in Lynchburg, VA, she was published for the first time in a collection of essays, and counted among the top five percent of writers in the nation. After graduating college with a BA in English, she began to widen her professional portfolio. Pressing on, she has been published in several more genres and seeks to work in the field of creative design or concept design, especially in the spectrum of video game design. Her work is often in the fields of romance and fantasy, and her first young adult fantasy novel is currently in progress. She also has a professional Facebook page for followers under the name Sarah Joyce Zachary. HowExpert publishes quick 'how to' guides on all topics from A to Z by everyday experts.

Have you ever wanted to write a short story, but had no idea where to begin? Have you looked for tips, hints, or advice about how to develop characters and plots without being able to be sure you're getting advice from the experts? Look no further than this guide here before you Carefully written from personal advice and experience based on years of writing, you can be sure you're getting first-rate information which will continually be of use, whether you're a full-time writer or just looking to first dip your toes into the world of writing. This book contains information on the following: characters and developing them, plots, settings, dialogue, pov, conflicts, and several other subjects to build a basis. Once that basis is built, there are many other subjects to move on to, from how to win contests and get published or paid for your writing, guides on interesting subjects like meanings of colors, and much more You will never find the information in the guide tiresome or overused, and it continues to be useful time after time. The guide is easy to navigate as well, with each section being bolded and a larger size for easy reading. About The ExpertSarah Zachary was born in 1988, the only daughter of Stephen and Teresa Zachary. Although she always loved being read to as a child and took frequent library trips, she first discovered her love of writing in early high school, when she was assigned to write a paragraph of a fictional story. Sarah went on to write the first fifty pages of a play novel. When her friends showed enjoyment in her writing, Sarah went on to publish her first pieces of work online and gained followers who helped shape and critique her craft. She continued to write short stories and began to attempt to get her work published. While attending college at Liberty University in Lynchburg, VA, she was published for the first time in a collection of essays, and counted among the top five percent of writers in the nation. After graduating college with a BA in English, she began to widen her professional portfolio. Pressing on, she has been published in several more genres and seeks to work in the field of creative design or concept design, especially in the spectrum of video game design. Her work is often in the fields of romance and fantasy, and her first young adult fantasy novel is currently in progress. She also has a professional Facebook page for followers under the name Sarah Joyce Zachary. HowExpert publishes quick 'how to' guides on all topics from A to Z by everyday experts.