Leslie Writes
Bio
Another struggling millennial. Writing is my creative outlet and stress reliever.
Stories (118/0)
Total Eclipse of the Art
I attempted Judey Kalchik's 60 Second Storytelling Challenge and boy, was it! My first idea was a crazy ‘Burning Man’ type festival thrown in honor of the eclipse. It would read like Bill Hader's 'Stefon' bit on SNL, a crazy list of bizarre attractions.
By Leslie Writesabout a month ago in Fiction
- Top Story - April 2024
- Top Story - February 2024
Pizza Everything Top Story - February 2024
My experiment began when I found this odd bit of 90’s nostalgia online. I know what you’re thinking. Finally, an everything pizza seasoning endorsed by The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles! Millennials, look no further. This 4.4 ounce bottle of pizza-like flavor is available on amazon.com for $12.99. Also available, ‘The Shredder.’
By Leslie Writes3 months ago in Humor
- Top Story - February 2024
My Snowy Valentine
February 14th, Valentine’s Day was the coldest day of the year. At least it felt that way for Rose. She imagined that Cupid was short by exactly one arrow, because the rest of the world was in love. She was tired of being single, but terrified of intimacy. The thought of going on a date made her sick to her stomach.
By Leslie Writes4 months ago in Fiction
- Top Story - January 2024
Hot Buttered Rum
Trying to write a Whodunit for the next Vocal challenge is making me thirsty. So while I struggle to channel my inner Agatha Christie, I wanted to take a minute to introduce you to my new favorite adult beverage for the holidays. Move over eggnog! It’s time to sing the praises of hot buttered rum! It sounds like a granny drink because it is. It's a classic, dating back to the Colonial period. The drink was also very popular in the 1940's.
By Leslie Writes5 months ago in Proof