Scott A. Gese
Bio
My active imagination is geared toward short stories in a variety of genres. My serious side allows me to write informative articles on retirement.
I write 100% of my short stories. At times I do use A.I. to assist with my articles.
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Jilted
The preacher was growing nervous. His work here had come to an abrupt end, as the glorious occasion he presided over had quickly deteriorated. He held a growing concern for the visitors in his church. He was alarmed enough to pull his phone from his back pocket. This had never happened to him before. Now he was ready to dial 911 in case the situation got physical.
By Scott A. Geseabout a year ago in Marriage
Arizona Sundown
Dawson Avery sat quietly on the old wood porch. He scanned the horizon across the wide open expanse of Arizona desert. There wasn’t much to see. Cactus that never moved and a lone jackrabbit scampering from one clump of sage to another. The sun was high and the day was hot. Heat was never an issue with Dawson. He was an Arizona native and loved the heat. Always had.
By Scott A. Geseabout a year ago in Humans
Playing With Fire
She eased into town with the elegant grace of a fine red wine gently swirled in a crystal glass. My name is Charlie. I happened to be on duty when her limo pulled up to the portico. I stood and held the hotel door open wide as I watched her long slender legs pour out of the back seat. Followed by what I can only describe as a bod so sleek and refined, it put pure beauty on standby.
By Scott A. Geseabout a year ago in Fiction
Dark Night of the Soul
It was a dark moonless night. Dell Perry sat easy in his saddle on the far edge of town. Heavy rain had settled in for the evening. The clouds had come out of nowhere at the end of a hot summer day. "It's not letting up," he thought. "Better get this done with."
By Scott A. Geseabout a year ago in Fiction
The Six stages of Retirement
Retirement is a time in life everyone reaches at some point. Some people plan for it, while others just show up. Those who plan tend to have an easier time adjusting to the changes and moving through the stages of retirement. On the other hand, those who don't plan may struggle more.
By Scott A. Geseabout a year ago in Motivation
The Blue Rose
Candice had purchased the winter coat at an upscale used clothing store in New York City. It was a fawn colored mid-length coat of fine leather and bore an exclusive label. Normally, she didn’t shop in used clothing stores, but the coat was in the window and it caught her eye as she passed by. She felt compelled to purchase it.
By Scott A. Geseabout a year ago in Fiction
