Leslie Mamola

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Oct, 2024

Stories (4)

4 Stories

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“The Truth” by Leslie Mamola

Submitted to Contest #278

Let’s start with the scene of the crime. It’s Sunday afternoon and my parents have just returned from an outing. My sister Roxy greets them at the door. Her tail is wagging so hard her whole body shakes. As my parents turn to face the kitchen, they spot my brother Bj lounging on the table. He is tapping his tail with a look of disgust on his face. They take their shoes off and head into the family room where they find their favorite pet (that’s me). Dog treats lay all over the floor and I am doing my best to eat every single one! “Josie, wha...

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“Christmas Nostalgia” by Leslie Mamola

Submitted to Contest #277

Sensitivity Warning : This story deals with the loss of a loved one. Fern climbs out of her warm bed and gazes out the window. Heavy snow falls from the early morning sky. The forecast is calling for two feet of snow and a blizzard warning is in effect. She’s glad it’s Christmas Eve and she can stay in for the day. This will be her first holiday without her husband, Ben, who loved Christmas. Although she’s lonely, she’s determined to make the best of the festivities in honor of his memory. She plans to spend her day wrapping presents and ba...

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“Ghost” by Leslie Mamola

Submitted to Contest #274

   October 30, 1980 - The station wagon pulls up to our seasonal campsite around 6:00 p.m. Our trailer sits on a wooded lot overlooking a tranquil lake. Water laps against the sandy shore as crimson leaves drift in the breeze and rustle under our feet. My brother and I help mom unpack the car while dad starts a campfire. We sit around the campfire roasting marshmallows as the sunsets in the autumn sky. “Mom, can Todd and I go to the arcade?”  â€śYes, as long as you stay together.”   We walk the short dis...

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“The Transformation” by Leslie Mamola

Submitted to Contest #273

  October 25, 2023 - Tonight I had dinner with Jenna at our favorite Chinese restaurant. After indulging in too many glasses of wine, I nearly divulged my secret. It’s hard to disguise my conflicting emotions from my best friend. We have been through so much together. Jenna visited the hospital every day when I was in a car accident. I share everything with my best friend. Well, almost everything.   Halloween is in six days, and my transformation has begun. My ears are now pointed, fur lined, and sensitive to even th...

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Author bio

My three incredible grandsons inspire my creativity and storytelling. I live in the picturesque state of Michigan with my husband, two mischievous dogs, and a cat with an attitude. In my spare time, I enjoy writing, reading, and bird watching.