Crystal Simpson

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Jul, 2020

Stories (3)

3 Stories

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“The Booby Trap” by Crystal Simpson

Submitted to Contest #53

Nurse Phoebe rubbed the bridge of her nose between her eyes. She was having a difficult time wrapping her brain around the story that the five adults in front of her were telling. She heaved an exasperated sigh and looked up at her patients. The only one who didn’t appear to be injured was the cute little 4 year old boy cradled comfortably in his father’s good arm. He looked at her with his big blue eyes as he sucked on ...

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“Puppy Love” by Crystal Simpson

Submitted to Contest #53

“Do I really have to be here? I’m really not in the mood to be around anyone! Why can’t I just stay home alone? I’m 15! I’m not a preschooler!” Jen rolled her eyes and prayed to whatever deity would listen to grant her the patience not to murder her own child. “Trust me Ellie, in the mood you’re in I’m sure mom will wish you had stayed home! Look, you and my mother have more in common than you think, and ri...

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“A Change of Plans” by Crystal Simpson

Submitted to Contest #52

Angela froze with her hand on the door, staring in shock at the scene before her. It was like something from a really bad movie, or worse, a cheesy daytime drama. The love of her life, the man she was about to marry, locked in a very passionate embrace with another woman. It would have been easy to attack them both, with screams of betrayal and whoring, but the thing that had her frozen in shock and disbelief was the fac...

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Author bio

I’ve always had a wild imagination, and creative writing has been a joyful outlet. I’ve been told many times how beautiful my writing style is, and that I should write a book. I think I will need to write several, since no one book could possibly contain all the ideas in my head!