Alyssa Telgenhoff

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Feb, 2021

Stories (5)

5 Stories

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“If Found, Don't Return ” by Alyssa Telgenhoff

The cover of my bible was ripped off. I stared at the words written there instead of at my grandfather’s casket.  This bible belongs to Betty Adler. If found, please return.  The book was meant for a child. A guided bible to make sense of the words a young mind couldn’t fully comprehend. I hadn’t picked it up in years, ever since I ripped the cover off and threw it deep into my cl...

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“The Wrapping Paper Store” by Alyssa Telgenhoff

“This is the twentieth time we’ve heard All I Want For Christmas Is You,” I say to Alicia.  “No, Faith, this is the billionth time we’ve heard it.” She rolls her eyes, grinning. Alicia is my favorite person to work with at The Wrapping Paper Store.  I’m not kidding, that’s the store's actual name. It’s so long, it barely fits on the green sign above the front door. At TWP...

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“1 1 3” by Alyssa Telgenhoff

My town of Burning, South Carolina had two unspoken rules: go to church on Sunday and don't touch The Dead Tree. On a Halloween night, my gran revealed our tiny town’s local legend. My parents were at some party and she had been tasked with taking me trick o’ treating. We were out later than I was allowed to be and Gran grabbed my hand leading the way home.  I was annoyed. I couldn’t see the beautiful colors of ...

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“Fragmented Reality ” by Alyssa Telgenhoff

High school parties aren’t like the movies.  I had imagined most of my junior class packed in a mansion, drinking from red solo cups, dancing around, carefree. Being young. Maybe being a little bit stupid.  That’s not what I was met with that night.  I was in my favorite worn jeans and had smeared pink lipgloss on my mouth.  Five guys were sitting on stained red couches, passing ...

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“Posted Two Minutes Ago” by Alyssa Telgenhoff

Jason King liked my Instagram post. The one I posted two minutes ago. This can mean one of two things. He’s casually scrolling through the app.  Possible.  Or he turned on the notification to tell him when I post something.  Seems unlikely. But! Jason asked me to borrow a pencil to take a math final we had yesterday. He didn’t ask Amber Prescott or Courtney Hall for a p...

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Author bio

Usually, my dog, Oliva, is my first reader, she doesn't have much feedback, so I'd appreciate constructive criticism :)

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