Scott Christenson
Bio
Born and raised in Milwaukee WI, living in Hong Kong. Hoping to share some of my experiences w short story & non-fiction writing. Have a few shortlisted on Reedsy:
https://blog.reedsy.com/creative-writing-prompts/author/scott-christenson/
Stories (95/0)
- Top Story - February 2024
Pilgrimage To The Togakushi Shrine
As snowflakes dance at the Togakushi Shrine, the air hangs still, providing an eerie backdrop to her beauty. “Frozen wildflowers slumber beneath the ice of Togakushi shrine, and whispers of another era linger in the mountains of Nagano,” I muse.
By Scott Christenson3 months ago in Fiction
Optimistic Journalist Loses His Job Again (Part 1)
Living in today’s torrent of negative news, my former colleague Austin Panhurst remains a beacon of optimism. His glass-half-full, we're all in this together attitude spreads sunshine onto all those around him.
By Scott Christenson3 months ago in Humor
A Dance of Double Entendres in Hoboken
My relocation from the London area to New York was in a steady downward spiral, and I reckoned I had finally hit rock bottom. A month stretched into three, and then three months turned into three years. My initial elation at entering a new world has slowly faded, and now I’m feeling rather downhearted.
By Scott Christenson3 months ago in Fiction
Picking Your Nose Could Kill You — How Fake News Is Made
I read a scary headline, and clicked on the link. Mostly because I am hiding a shocking secret, I pick my nose. In fact, researchers say in surveys, 91% of people admit to picking their nose daily. That is hard science, proven with statistics.
By Scott Christenson3 months ago in The Swamp
Scientists Discover “Political Viagra” in Brains of Men Over 40
In a groundbreaking study, aimed to examine early Alzheimer’s brain plaque deposits, scientists stumbled upon an unexpected discovery. Instead of the anticipated plaque, they uncovered what has been dubbed “political viagra.”
By Scott Christenson4 months ago in Humor
What's the Order of Our Hamster's Favorite Treats? Oatmeal, Corn, Cheese, Blueberry - Find Out!
Last night, hoping to transition our newly adopted hamster into a gold mine of content creation, I carefully positioned my iPhone and turned all the room lights on.
By Scott Christenson4 months ago in Petlife