Alyssa Tsang

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Jan, 2022

Stories (4)

4 Stories

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“Hidden In the Corners” by Alyssa Tsang

Submitted to Contest #134

The candle-lit room smelled of old pine, musty books and dust, a comforting assault on her senses. Dim light and silence were an enjoyable change from the bustle of jealous and loud colleagues. Wrapped up in a silk dressing gown and a wool jacket, she glimpsed through the telescope. Each planet and star glowing faintly through the glass. "Little star, little planet, where are you? Are you close? Are you far?" She ...

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“The Puppet Séance” by Alyssa Tsang

Submitted to Contest #131

 Elias sunk uncomfortably into the high-backed deep rose armchair, puffing his meerschaum pipe. The drawing-room was dotted with expensive wax taper candles to combat the oppressive and encroaching darkness. The puppet sat menacingly in the middle of the seance table. Its painted wood eyes bore a hole in Elias' face. Elias stared back as though he was sizing up a bloke he was about to box against. ...

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“Don't go into the forest” by Alyssa Tsang

Submitted to Contest #129

Disclaimer: Not based on real events during WW2, any similarity to real events or history is unintentional by the Author. “Don’t go into the forest!” His mother warned as he left the family home, skis wobbling over his child-sized shoulder. Kal smiled at the warm memory. His mother had been gone for quite...

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“A Close Call” by Alyssa Tsang

Submitted to Contest #127

Lena tingled with excitement as she placed her hands in his, feeling the coolness of his skin. His long spindly fingers closed around hers. This was the first time in 20 years she had touched a man other than her husband. She was even more excited that he was a tall, dark, and handsome young man.“Ok now close your eyes.” His voice loomed out of the dim candle-lit space across the velvet swathed table.Lena shut her eyes eagerly, trying not to giggle. She felt like a teenager again, disobeying the stifling restrictions of her ...

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Author bio

I am an amateur writer who has been writing for various RPGs for friends and conventions. I decided to try my hand at short story writing! I appreciate constructive criticism on my work to help me improve my skills!