Crystal Glisson

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Mar, 2022

Stories (5)

5 Stories

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“My Home, Saying Goodbye. ” by Crystal Glisson

Submitted to Contest #148

The old apartment building stands before me, a place of memories soon to be gone. I watch the hustle and bustle of the people going by, not paying any mind to me. This once apartment building full of families, is now deemed unfit to live in. I let out a sigh, and gathered my few sparse items. I made my way to an abandoned building, a few blocks from the apartments. This area was known as the filth row. A place where the homeless go to set up shop. It’s sad that at the age of thirty, I am not even the youngest here. I give a small smi...

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“Just Breathe” by Crystal Glisson

Submitted to Contest #146

Take a slow deep breath, in and out, I repeat to myself. I straighten my pose, and try to focus on my breathing. Meditating shouldn’t be this hard, but today is not my day. My focus keeps shifting to all the problems I had run into earlier in the day. First thing this morning, I had a flat tire on my way into work, then hit every red light on the way there. I had thought the worst was behind me, but that's like counting your chickens before they hatch. I work as an accountant, so it should have been a normal, boring day. Plus it was Friday. ...

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“Her Special Day” by Crystal Glisson

Submitted to Contest #144

I check over the stand and my camera. I always come early to a wedding to find the perfect spot for the bridal party’s pictures. The venue is at an apple orchard, with spring flowers, in full bloom. Photography started out as a hobby for me, but soon turned into a passion. I now run my own photography studio. For being a twenty-six-year-old male, I’d say, I’m doing pretty good. I will have to admit, the ladies do love a photographer. Especially the bridesmaids. This weekend though, I’m just going to hang out and try to stay out of the ...

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“Finding The Truth” by Crystal Glisson

Submitted to Contest #142

I feel my phone vibrating, and quickly answer it. Hello, I say, trying to be quiet. “Finally, I have been trying to reach you.” I hold the phone away from my ear. Sarah could be loud sometimes. I was busy, I told her. “Mitzie, are you at the library again?” I smile to myself. My best friend knew me well. Yes, I am, I tell her, now keep it down. “I swear you would live there, if they’d let you.” I could hear the annoyance in her voice. Alright so what’s up, I ask. “I was thinking we could hang out tonight.” Sure, where do you want to meet? “I...

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“Anonymous Helper.” by Crystal Glisson

Submitted to Contest #139

Amelia, look how much you have grown. I say, as I show her the line I had just marked on the door frame. She giggled and jumped up and down. Her curly red hair bounced till it looked like an untamed mess. Her blue eyes shined brightly, as she smiled at me. Her dimples just showing through. She was only four, but some days she acted like a teenager. My Jonathan would have loved to see her grow up. But, fate wouldn’t allow it. He died in a car accident when she was only two. Her red hair had come from him. She didn’t get my brown hair, b...

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Author bio

I am just an amateur writer. I write as a hobby and really enjoy it. I live in TN with my family and work as a QC inspector.