Courtney Smith

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Mar, 2023

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“Poor Choices” by Courtney Smith

"Speak now. The Council has assembled." "Can I remove the blindfold?" "No. If you are found innocent of all charges or not guilty by reason of circumstance, it will be removed for you. If you are found guilty, it shall be sealed to your skin and your hearing will be dampened." "You challenge my integrity?" "Charges have been brought against you and evidence has been provided. In deference to your position and skills, I am here to ensure the continued role of the Council as a fair and impartial body. I shall be the only one who speaks." "How ...

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“Kitzuna and Natzuki ( 絆と梛月)” by Courtney Smith

Submitted to Contest #189

"Kitzu, dear, don't wander too far! It's almost dinner time and I'm making your favorite!" Kitzuna skids to a halt, looking over her shoulder where her mother stands, futon in hand and her sleeves tied back with a brightly colored tasuki (Kitzuna had taken the berries from the forest and dyed an entire pristine white cloth with them once upon a time. Her mother, laughing in delight, had turned the newly red and purple cloth into colorful strips for their hair ties and clothes). "Really mama?" Her mother's laugh rings through Kitzuna's soul. ...

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Author bio

I spent nearly nine years living in Japan and Korea as an EFL teacher, absorbing the culture and language and falling in love with the stories they tell. For most of my life, I have been a writer - I suppose my second grade teacher may have been primarily responsible, as she bribed us with DumDums - 1 lollipop for every 50 words. 50 words doesn't seem like a lot when there's candy waiting for you at the end ^^ From then on, I have loved writing - story telling is an art form that is highly underrated and sorely needed. Let us all go out and dive into this world of words and wonder together!