Shelly Wota

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Mar, 2021

Stories (21)

21 Stories

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“CITY SLICKERS” by Shelly Wota

Submitted to Contest #92

It was an old farmhouse that had been sitting empty for about 20 years. After a gruesome murder that took place there, the family moved away and tried to sell it, but everyone local knew the history, so it never sold. After awhile, the family just left it but, they had someone go out to the house weekly to check on it. It seemed that even the vandals knew what happened and they also stayed away. Most of the furnishings were left, all kitchen utensils; even most of the family pictures we...

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“THIS IS YOUR LIFE” by Shelly Wota

Submitted to Contest #91

Anne is one of many people who love reading. She would go into a bookstore to see if she would find a treasure or she would buy a book just for the title, or the front cover design, no matter what the back cover says. She was also an avid flea market attendee. If you were to ask her she would not be able to remember how many wonderful treasures she had acquired. So, when a friend told her that at the main library, they have a section where the books would ...

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“A Mystery Train!” by Shelly Wota

Submitted to Contest #90

Michael received a letter stating that he was one of many who had been chosen to go on a train trip. He was told there was no need to pack anything (it would only be a one day trip), and that refreshments would be served, at no cost. He was advised to be at a certain station on a certain day and time. On the specified day, when Michael arrived at the station, he was amazed to see so many people milling...

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“GARDENING IN A COLD CLIMATE” by Shelly Wota

Submitted to Contest #89

November 5: Today is the first really cold day of winter. Some snow had fallen; it was a heavy, wet snow. But up until now, we have been experiencing usually warm temperatures for the season. If I had known; I could have left some of my garden to continue growing October 21: I finally got the garden all cleared of any remaining plants. I harvested the last of my Yukon Gold potatoes. Even ...

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“The Four Gremlins of Gremlinville” by Shelly Wota

Submitted to Contest #88

Way, way down in the southern part of Gremlinland there are 4 gremlin boys discussing the fact that the sheriff has retired, and the mayor will be interviewing for a replacement. Noddy and his twin brother, Soddy, were playing in the tall grass behind the old post office with their friends, Esme, and the mayor’s son, Wassy. “Did you hear that the sheriff is retiring?” asks Soddy. “Has your father said anything?” que...

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“Spring is here!” by Shelly Wota

Submitted to Contest #86

As Charles is out walking with his six year old grandson, Jerry, he asks him if he is excited about springtime. "What's springtime?" Jerry asks. Charles tells him it's when the days will get longer, which means it won't be dark so early, and it will be warmer. It may also mean that it won't snow anymore. But, that is only one way that means spring is coming. "What is another way?" Jerry asks. Charles stops, picks up Jerry and shows him a nearby tree. "See those small things on the end of this branch," he tell Jerry. "well, those are ...

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Author bio

I am an author of 2 books, working on the 3rd. I love reading.