Stories by Laurie Leiker on Medium

The Roadrunner Race

Laurie Leiker — Wed, 11 Nov 2026 12:00:14 GMT

“I’m faster than you, and I can prove it,” said Rocky Roadrunner.

Laurie Leiker — Tue, 10 Nov 2026 11:34:31 GMT

Sneaky Pete sighed. It had been raining for several days. He was used to leading daring adventures and supervising his brother. Today, he…

Laurie Leiker — Mon, 09 Nov 2026 12:11:16 GMT

Ping was a red panda and lived at the zoo.

Laurie Leiker — Thu, 05 Nov 2026 12:23:40 GMT

For years, the world vibrated with the sound of bulldozers, pile drivers, and concrete mixers along the new highway. Then, on a crisp…

Laurie Leiker — Wed, 04 Nov 2026 12:01:08 GMT

“I’m so excited!” said Stanley Mouse to his sister, Alice, as they walked home from school. “It’s almost Fall break!”

Laurie Leiker — Tue, 03 Nov 2026 12:39:35 GMT

It was the time of year when most creatures try to find warm spots to spend the winter. Even ladybugs needed to find a safe, warm place to…

Laurie Leiker — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 10:59:17 GMT

“Mommy, what was your favorite thing to do when you were a kid?” Layla asked.

Laurie Leiker — Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:48:43 GMT

The morning sun came pouring into the Corner Bakery, lighting up the top tier of the case of baked goods.

Laurie Leiker — Tue, 27 Oct 2026 10:53:48 GMT

It was that time of year — time to inventory the acorn stash, organize the good ones, and get rid of the ones that were bad.

Laurie Leiker — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 10:52:21 GMT

Ollie Otter lived on the coast. He was a sea otter.