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Short Story Fiction by Scott Gese and Friends. We Make Stuff Up.
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Rich beyond the Dreams of Avarice
Rich beyond the Dreams of Avarice
Two old prospectors discover a treasure on a mountain range way to hell and gone from anywhere
John Douglas Porter
Jun 30
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Yoo-foes
Yoo-foes
Do UFOs and space aliens really exist?
John Douglas Porter
Jun 23
Paybacks are a Bitch
Paybacks are a Bitch
He was abused to the brink of death but his time had not yet come. There was unfinished business to attend to. Paybacks are a bitch.
Scott A. Gese
Jun 22
This Weeks Fictitious File Story: Shaving With my Dad
This Weeks Fictitious File Story: Shaving With my Dad
A weekly dig through the Fictitious file cabinet. Uncovering one of my stories buried at the bottom of the bin.
Scott A. Gese
Jun 19
The Bench/Part Seven: Happy Endings
The Bench/Part Seven: Happy Endings
The Bench Part Seven brings this story to its conclusion.
Scott A. Gese
Jun 12
Confrontation
Confrontation
Two statesmen meet in Washington, D.C., and show us two ways of dealing with antagonists
John Douglas Porter
Jun 12
Missouri Mules
Missouri Mules
A few facts you may not have known.
Scott A. Gese
Jun 9
No Geniuses in Football
No Geniuses in Football
A professor earns the gratitude of the sports world by encouraging a young man to sound like a football player
John Douglas Porter
Jun 8
The Bench/Part Six: Sunny’s Chance at Redemption
The Bench/Part Six: Sunny’s Chance at Redemption
She thought she was singing for tips. Nothing could have been further from the truth.
Scott A. Gese
Jun 5
Priorities
Priorities
A young man must decide what’s most important to him
John Douglas Porter
Jun 3
Bail-In Dress Rehearsal
Bail-In Dress Rehearsal
It was Friday afternoon. The ATM was offline and the bank had closed early.
Scott A. Gese
Jun 1
The Bench/Part Five: Paying it Forward
The Bench/Part Five: Paying it Forward
Wesley feels compelled to head back to the bench.
Scott A. Gese
May 29
Help Wanted
Help Wanted
Some day my prince will come
John Douglas Porter
May 26
The Bench/Part Four: Cleaned up and Sober
The Bench/Part Four: Cleaned up and Sober
Wesley accepts the deal and starts the process toward a new life.
Scott A. Gese
May 22
Johnson and Johnston (with a T)
Johnson and Johnston (with a T)
Their almost identical names were a recipe for disaster. The disaster was about to commence.
Scott A. Gese
May 20
Cut
Cut
A cautionary tale — unless you’re Bill, the protagonist, who would call it a horror story
John Douglas Porter
May 19
Smoke and Fire
Smoke and Fire
How much is a man willing to lose before the game is over?
Michael E McLean
May 18
The Bench/Part Three: Resurrection
The Bench/Part Three: Resurrection
Wesley has the opportunity to start a new chapter in his life. Will his addiction be more than he can overcome.
Scott A. Gese
May 15
Caught in the Storm
Caught in the Storm
A fun day of skiing turns ugly. Now it was a matter of survival.
Scott A. Gese
May 11
On the Road
On the Road
I could get a job of work, or I could step into a saloon
John Douglas Porter
May 10
A Walk in the Park
A Walk in the Park
Ron Lewis
Ron Lewis
May 7
The Bench/Part Two: A Second Chance
The Bench/Part Two: A Second Chance
Wesley Gordon is offered a job.
Scott A. Gese
May 4
Make Haste Slowly
Make Haste Slowly
“I didn’t say it near so fancy as you, Doc.”
John Douglas Porter
May 4
This Weeks Fictitious File Story: The Bench
This Weeks Fictitious File Story: The Bench
A weekly dig through the Fictitious file cabinet. Uncovering one of my stories buried at the bottom of the bin.
Scott A. Gese
May 1
Very Truely Yours
Very Truely Yours
A woman reminds an old boyfriend of a promise he made years ago
John Douglas Porter
May 1
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