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Courtney Stringer

Author on Reedsy Prompts since May, 2020

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The Blame Game

Courtney Stringer

I’ve been pacing back and forth in front of Jamie’s front door for the past ten minutes. I’ve been trying to build up the nerve to ring the doorbell, but I know that I’m not ready for what will come after. I don't want to tell her, or at least, I don’t want to be the one that has to tell her. I don’t want to see the look on her face as her heart gets broken into a million pieces. But, I have to, because what kind of friend would I be if I didn’t? I pace for a few more minutes, walking back and forth over the worn-out welcome mat on the stoop...

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Going Up?

Courtney Stringer

Submitted to Contest #58

I am running so late. I race down the sidewalk on 5th street, hurrying towards the large skyscraper in the distance. I finally got an interview with Holman Publishing, and I can't believe that I'm running late. My heels click rapidly as I trot towards the building. When I finally make it, I stop at the door attempting to catch my breath. I pull out my inhaler. Shake. Pump. Breathe. I walk into the double doors that are being held open by a man in a nice suit. This is his job I think. He just stands there holding a door open. I ...

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Can You See Me?

Courtney Stringer

Submitted to Contest #42

My name is Apple Winters, and I have a problem, but first let me tell you a little about myself. I have dark brown eyes and thick, tightly curled, black hair. I am 11 years old. I have a sister named Chloe, who is also 11. Now, before you assume that we are twins, we aren’t. See I am adopted, I don’t remember my old family, but that isn’t i...

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