Scott Christenson

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Jan, 2022

Stories (107)

107 Stories

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“Eye of Broken Things” by Scott Christenson

Submitted to Contest #130

In Hong Kong last Friday night, Li Ying saw flashing police lights below her window. She thought it odd that she didn’t hear any sirens, that felt worse, so she nudged the curtain with her little finger.  In the busy nighttime street below, illuminated by neon signs, a line of white vans with government insignia had parked. In the front and bank were police cruisers. Workers in High Vis vests were already...

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“The Fire Below” by Scott Christenson

Submitted to Contest #129

Renji sat on the terrace of the Kazan-Kan lodge, which was in a small clearing on the highest ledge of Mount Asama volcano that was still considered safe. Traces of snow which survived the afternoon clung on in the grass out front. At ease, he breathed deep and smelled the pines of the forest that sloped down to the far away towns visible in the valley below.It’s a four hour walk up from the nearest road and very peaceful this time of year. Few people were around, just the way he liked it.“The Kamo...

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Author bio

From Milwaukee and currently living in Hong Kong after spending 20 years in various locations around Asia. Started with Reedsy a year ago and have learned so much from all of you amazing writers on this site. 'The Value of Time' is based on a true story in Latin America: https://blog.reedsy.com/short-story/ncfs5s/ Email: sukosuko1@gmail.com

Winning 2 stories 🏆

Contest #165
Liability in Lingotto – read story
Contest #158
Your Cat™️ Customer Service – read story

Shortlisted 5 stories ⭐️

Contest #221
Unreliable – read story
Contest #215
Curdled – read story
Contest #177
Base Stock – read story
Contest #171
A World of Opinion – read story
Contest #159
Gluten Is What Makes This Nation Stick Together – read story