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Short Stories

Narrative Memoir, non-fiction

Short Stories

 Unreal, Short Stories - Published 2023

Unreal, a word often used to imply the opposite of its definition, makes a fitting title for this collection of short stories. The stories are fictional allegories of real events and explorations into the mind’s misinterpretations, save for one. One story is real. 

  

The reader journeys through dystopian societies, psychological tumult, and introspective discovery from varying perspectives, all the while unsure wherein reality lies. Web-based Easter Eggs for every story accompany the reader through this exploration. The sole real story is revealed in the Epilogue.

Easter Eggs

Novel

Narrative Memoir, non-fiction

Short Stories

Wading in the Mirage - Published 2022

A mysterious illness strikes Jordan Barrows, plunging him into a psychosis that leaves this married man unknowingly in his own alternate reality. The years-long stay in his delightful yet imagined universe crashes down thanks to an apparent pharmacological cure found by his caring father. The awakening catapults Jordan into a familiar but decidedly different life. In the confusion of his return to the real world, Jordan rediscovers his estranged now ex-wife and works to recapture his lost storyline. Unforeseen twists carry Jordan to strange, awkward, and sometimes amusing situations until his wild ride spills into a worrisome ending for all involved. Time runs short for the couple, who cling desperately to the mirage they’ve waded into.

Narrative Memoir, non-fiction

Narrative Memoir, non-fiction

Narrative Memoir, non-fiction

Having Maddie - Published 2019

Elation over a long-awaited positive pregnancy test turns to anxious excitement with a twins diagnosis and into heart-pounding fear as the doctor reveals that both embryos have split – quadruplets. The dangers of carrying two sets of identical twins expand as rare developments are misdiagnosed at first. Share in the journey as this young couple grows confidence to follow their instincts and question rather than outright accept what is presented as fact, all with the seemingly simple goal of starting a family. Having Maddie is a medical mystery, a love story, and at times a comedy of errors. 

Unreal

paperback on amazonAudiobook on AudibleInstagramStory Easter EggsTeaser Video

Wading in the Mirage

Paperback & Hardcover on AmazonTeaser Video

Having Maddie

Paperback & Hardcover on AmazonInstagramFacebookChapter 2 - "9/11"A story about connection from the other side

Jason Mandel has published three full-length works in different genres - a non-fiction Narrative Memoir, a Novel, and a collection of Short Stories. Jason works in New York City and lives on Long Island with Carrie, his wife of 25 years. They met as students at The University of Michigan. The couple has raised two children – Madelyn is studying at the University of Texas in Austin and Carter is studying at The Ohio State University.

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Copyright © 2023 Jason with the Pen - All Rights Reserved. jasonwiththepen@gmail.com


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