Zion Press

  Zion Press – Eighth grade Social Studies teacher Josh Harris gathered all of his teacher’s edition books he had accumulated over the years, snagged a couple of red pens from the can on his desk and went to work. He knew that this would be a big job, but he was determined to do it right. Setting his coffee cup to the side, he opened the most recent book and began reading. As he had been teaching for so long without a real change in books or curriculum, he could scan the info pretty quickly and move on. This time, however, would be a bit different as he planned on editing the books this go round.                 First up, the American Revolution. For so long, he had taught the American Revolution was a good thing, getting out from under British rule, a country that wasn’t even on the same continent as North America. Now he knew better. Taking his red pen, he made notes in the margins indicating that the re...

  Taking a long pull of his ever present whiskey, Skyler Steelin coughed as the alcohol burned his throat, then followed it with a drag on his cigarette. As a world traveler, he had been introduced to both at a young age, but now, appreciated them for what they gave him. He didn't realize it when he started smoking, but the cigarette gave him space (more than one person had suggested they didn't want to sit next to an ashtray) and time to think about the spin on whatever question some nosy reporter was asking. The vice also allowed him to bond with his friends half-way around the world. As the reporter, Rob, continued with his pesky questions, Skyler blew a smoke ring at him. The reporter blinked twice, but kept asking impertinent questions, like "How much of your income was actually derived by selling state secrets?" and "I understand you're not going to give me a number, but can we shoot for a percentage?" Skyler took another sip and winked at the repo...