Town & Gown is now accepting unpublished short stories (2,000 words or less) to be considered for its February 2009 Fiction Issue. You can enter in one of four categories: Drama/Suspense, Romance with a Twist, Comedy, or One Fine Day in Happy Valley. You may enter one story per category. Stories can be emailed to dpenc@barashgroup.com, mailed to Fiction Contest, c/o Barash Publications, 403 S. Allen St., State College, PA 16801 or dropped off at Schlow Library. Stories must be received by October 24, 2008.

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