The Moth

Candy Crush

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Tim searches for the perfect gift to impress his crush.

Tags Coming of age Adolescence Proving oneself Relationships Friendship Romantic relationship School YA Hopeful Tender

Storyteller

Tim Lopez

Featured on

A Little Crush — Tim Lopez & Janine Hilling

Original Air Date

January 16, 2021

Recorded Date

August 11, 2016

“The quasi-romantic, but completely non-sexual tension was running high.”

Photo by Jason Falchook
Tim Lopez

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