Alysha Atah

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Oct, 2020

Stories (3)

3 Stories

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“To Remember You” by Alysha Atah

Submitted to Contest #103

I hope I do not wrong you when I wrote this. It is genuine.Sometimes, I forget my age.Sometimes, I change my name.Sometimes, I don't want to know how I look.Sometimes, I don't want to talk about it.Other times, I rely on my age regarding my maturity.Other times, I rely on my name to be remembered by other.Other times, I rely on my looks to be given attention.Other times, I want to talk about it.When I think about sleep, I often thought of peace. A long awaited sleep, reward of the day. My dream greeted me like a war hero. I admit I am so fon...

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“Marmalade Pie” by Alysha Atah

Submitted to Contest #102

Thin pillow underneath my head was soaked. I hadn’t notice that I was sweating heavily from the nightmare. Something sharp poked my ribs, the sharpen wood. Some simple weapon that I made for myself, in case another bad man decided to kill my father’s lineage once again. Not more than one moon passed by, I was more than I am now. In every way possible. More woman than object, I thought. The thought came as often as the rumbling rain that washes over this forsaken city, London. Not more than a year ago, a man was just a man, no more than what ...

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“The Chance of A Half-Dead Man and Dr. Jane” by Alysha Atah

Submitted to Contest #101

White sound filled the living room as Jane struggle to find her TV remote. Soft pillows scattered all over the carpet, leaving a minimal space for Jane to stomp around angrily. She never liked the white sound. Haunting as it is, Jane tried to calm herself and collect memories of where she placed her TV remote. Her hand slips into the crease and the fold of her sofa, grasping at the empty space in between. Jane moved her hand slowly to the corner of her sofa and her hand finally hit something. She grabbed the object and surprised when she sa...

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Author bio

Learning on how to write.. All suggestions and critiques are very appreciated!