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.
Stories (124)
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The Jumpers
Two separate lives ready to call it quits, until fate intervened. It was a cool Autumn evening. A sudden gust of east wind chilled him as he carefully stepped over the rail. Paying close attention to his footing, he inched his way along the bridges steel girder. The half moon cast an eerie shadow over the water below. He stopped and took a deep breath as he contemplated his next move.
By Scott A. Geseabout a year ago in Fiction
Piano Man
A saloon, a big breasted woman and a drunk. It was a deadly combination. Seth Freeman was a drifter. He had been most of his adult life. His wanderings were limited to a familiar territory west of the Rockies. It was the Sierra Nevada area that held his highest interest. Specifically, a saloon called the Cactus Flower in the small town of Madera.
By Scott A. Geseabout a year ago in Fiction
The Lakeside Cabin
Their plan was for a quiet weekend. Someone had other ideas. Murder was not out of the question. Neal and Eileen Stewart needed a break from their high pressure work environments. They thought they had found the perfect weekend getaway in a secluded lakeside cabin.
By Scott A. Geseabout a year ago in Criminal
Maggie's World
The house was small and unimposing. Livable, but in need of some long overdue repairs. It sat on a bone dry patch of worthless dirt in the middle of nowhere. The only spot of real color came from a rather dismal looking vegetable garden at the back of the house. The high desert altitude combined with the hot, dry summer air made it difficult for most living things to thrive, and that included Maggie, the lady of the house.
By Scott A. Geseabout a year ago in Fiction
Stairway to Hell
There was an out of order sign on the elevator door. “Great, just what I need.” Gary pushed the button a couple of times just in case the sign was wrong. It wasn’t. He was visibly upset as he picked up his bag and walked over to the main desk.
By Scott A. Geseabout a year ago in Fiction
Retirement Realities: Beyond the Hype and Distractions of 'Free Time'
The trick to keeping your retirement from becoming cluttered with half-finished projects, unappreciated hobbies, and unfulfilled travel destinations is to start your retirement years with a good plan.
By Scott A. Geseabout a year ago in Longevity
A Haunting at the Hotel Grand
A young mans dream vacation turns into a nightmare. One that will stay with him longer than he anticipated. Dawson and Lynn Sweeney were on their last leg of a week long road trip. One more night in a strange hotel and they would be home to the comfort of their own beds.
By Scott A. Geseabout a year ago in Fiction
