A.G Lesley

Author on Reedsy Prompts since May, 2020

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“Echoes and Memories” by A.G Lesley

Submitted to Contest #97

Mrs. Grundy stared at the broken bay window in her front room and sighed. The offending baseball was buried in the plush carpet. Large shards of glass lay scattered over the carpet and hardwood and arm chairs and the bay’s bench. Fresh tracks in the snow outside marked it a recent event. Mrs. Grundy leaned down from her wheelchair and picked up the baseball. It probably belonged to the next door neighbor’s boy. He liked to play in the front yard, and Mrs. Grundy didn’t mind. At 75 years old, she was past playing catch, or she’d be ...

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“Blobfish Forever” by A.G Lesley

Submitted to Contest #66

Author's request: If you've never seen what a blobfish looks like in the water and out of the water, please take a moment to look up a picture of both. It will help you understand one of the story's metaphors. Thank you!“It doesn’t count if you’re already planning your defeat.” Nathaniel Graben’s sister told him that a very long time ago, back when he was twelve. She’d been leaning against his doorframe, like a dad, brownish hair falling out of her ponytail. Her hair was always in her face. He hadn’t quite understood what she meant...

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“Galumpasores, and Why You Shouldn't Keep Them” by A.G Lesley

Submitted to Contest #41

It’s not really my fault, if I’m being honest. The blame totally and completely lies with that wizard I met on the subway. I mean, seriously, who gives a Galumpasore to a twelve year old? Everyone knows that every one in six twelve year olds are completely irresponsible. Also, how was I supposed to know he was a wizard? He looked like a completely respectable man in a suit with a green and red tie. Everyone knows that wizards are crazy and only wear clashing patterns or weird 80’s shirts. ‘Course, he did say something about a curse when he g...

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