Chrystal Li

Author on Reedsy Prompts since May, 2020

Stories (3)

3 Stories

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“Penny for Your Thoughts” by Chrystal Li

Submitted to Contest #43

Have you ever seen a penny glued to the floor and wondered why or how it got there? These days no one really gives much thought to a lonely penny lying on the ground so pranks like that usually go by unnoticed. Someone passing would likely bend down to pick up a quarter or even a dime, but never a filthy measly penny. Young Johnny wouldn't even have spotted the copper coin sitting in the corner of his bedroom if it weren't for the fact that it was so shiny, nor would he have bothered wasting so much time with it if it weren't for the fact th...

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“'Meanie Geenie'” by Chrystal Li

Submitted to Contest #43

While looking at my self in the changing room mirror, I examined my face and wondered how I'd let my skin get so shabby looking. I'd normally taken such great care of it with all the exfoliating and moisturizing, while also being careful to dab my face dry and never stretch my precious skin by rubbing it even when crying. I take proper care to ensure a healthy diet and regular sleep schedule to prevent greasy skin and eye bags, yet there they are underneath my eyes; two ugly gray shadows sagging there."Are you done staring at yourself yet in...

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“Mind Your Business” by Chrystal Li

Submitted to Contest #42

I sat on Bus 291 where I saw her for the first time, in the exact seat I had met her in. Her hair was as warm and golden as the sunlight although you could tell she had just colored it not long ago. I saw that her eyes were like a woeful river as tears flowed down her face. As she sat next to me, her face was still red and puffy from relentless rubbing, but I could make out distinct bruises under her eyes. I reached into my gym bag and handed her a fresh towel."I swear it's clean." I offered it to her to wipe her face and she looked up at me...

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