Hi! I am a retired American expat living in Thailand and am a self-published author of two novels and half a dozen short stories that range from drama to horror, action, science fiction, mystery, and Western. I am also a regular contributor to a few websites and have had an article published in the newspaper of the American Bankers Association.
I notice that several of the bidders are quoting times of as little as 1-3 days. A finely crafted story requires a lot of imagination and fine tuning of story details. When writing a short story, I make it a habit to try to put myself in the reader's position and determine if the story makes sense, if it progresses logically, and if the details all add up properly. Rushing through a story in minimal time is a recipe for a flawed tale. What you want is an author who is attentive to the smallest details and who can put the reader in the middle of the story, either as an observer or as a participant. That requires more than a short time frame.
I look forward to working closely with you to develop exactly the product you are wanting to produce. I feel that active communication is vital, and being as I am retired, would have both the time and motivation to maintain an open dialog and commit to seeing your project through to a successful conclusion. If you would like to see samples of my work or have questions you would like answered, please feel free to contact me.