How To Write A Short Story in 7 Days is an introductory toolkit for novice writers looking to take their first foray into the format. It's also useful for intermediate writers who want to hone their craft or professionals looking to expand their skill set. This book was designed in house by the Needle In The Hay editorial team as a resource for writers competing in our weekly contests. With about 3000 short stories read, written and edited at Needle In The Hay since 2012, we think we're in a pretty good position to know what makes a great short story, and we're excited to share the love. While there's no one size fits all method for writing stories, these techniques are a great starting point. Like all skills, the more you practice, the better you get.

Hyperactive Kory is moving in with his mom, his new stepdad, and his stepdad's son. His sexy new stepbrother, Trace, takes an instant dislike to Kory. As Kory tries to get Trace to like him so they can get along living together, he finds himself becoming a little too attracted to his new stepbrother.

"Please stop!" I turned around and walked up to him. "And why should I? You didn't stop when Andrew pleaded with mercy. Instead you kept beating him and beating him." I walked back to his friend and continued to enjoy beating him. "Why are you doing this?!" I was getting irritated. One final punch and I walked to him again. I lifted up his face with my bloody, bruised hands and said, "Because revenge is Sweet." ~ Whole family dead, Andrew Mist is all alone. Has to fend for himself from bullies, bills, his job. One day his bullies took it too far and forced Andrew to jump off the bridge. Fortunately, he survived but this time, he was determined to get revenge. So Andrew went to a martial arts class to learn how to fight. Andrew is a fast learner so he became black belt within a week. Now that he's finished, he plans to take out his bullies slowly. One. By. One.

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Makoto is a thin and tall guy from Japan. He's moving to America to study more- and because his great grandpa thinks he needs a girlfriend! When Makoto arrives to America, he's greeted by many new headstrong and shy people. But, only one has truly caught his attention!