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Thanatophobia
THANATOPHOBIA is a 4,000-word story about Coming of Age, Aging Out, and Letting Go.
The year is 2153, and we are living under a global Republican Theocracy. Pain and sickness have been eradicated. Poverty is a thing of the past. We have the technology to extend people's lives indefinitely, and in good health. But things aren't all flowers and sunshine, and they never will be, not when the Good Book upon which we base our lives is filled with so much that is not good.
THANATOPHOBIA is the fear of the process of dying.
WARNING: CONTENT MAY OFFEND AND/OR SEND YOU CRYING TO YOUR MOMMY
The year is 2153, and we are living under a global Republican Theocracy. Pain and sickness have been eradicated. Poverty is a thing of the past. We have the technology to extend people's lives indefinitely, and in good health. But things aren't all flowers and sunshine, and they never will be, not when the Good Book upon which we base our lives is filled with so much that is not good.
THANATOPHOBIA is the fear of the process of dying.
WARNING: CONTENT MAY OFFEND AND/OR SEND YOU CRYING TO YOUR MOMMY
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Published September 19, 2021
About the author
Gerhard Jason Geick
13 books15 followersGerhard is the author of NOSOPHOBIA, The Childhood Apocalypse of Saint Yahea, I Eat Babies, and The Geriatric Juice Box (with Todd Love). Gerhard lives in Canada, The Great White North, with his wife, two daughters, and grand baby. You can find his works at Godless.com.
Gerhard has been writing and self-publishing for 25 years, and over the past fifteen years he has published thirteen short stories, five collections of short fiction and drabbles, and two collections of essays.
Gerhard has been a fan of horror for over thirty years. His journey began in grade seven, when he picked Pet Semetary off the shelf in his school’s library. From King, he transitioned to authors like Richard Laymon, Bentley Little, and Edward Lee. Recently, he discovered Independent Horror, Splatterpunk, Bizzarro, and Godless.com. NOSOPHOBIA was his first attempt at Splatterpunk, and it wasn’t his last. NOSOPHOBIA became a number one Godless bestseller within twelve hours of its release and has remained a Top Ten Bestseller for over three years.
Gerhard’s other influences include John Steinbeck, Ray Bradbury, Ayn Rand, John Wyndham, Michael Crichton, Kurt Vonnegut, Chuck Palahniuk, William Golding, J.D. Salinger, Philip K. Dick, Jim Thompson, Matt Shaw, Kevin Sweeny, Rayne Havok, Simon McHardy, Carlton Mellick the 3rd, and Daniel Volpe, to name a few.
Gerhard’s writing is dark, satirical, and full of twists, and even if what you are reading is only 100 words long (a Drabble), you won't see the wall until you hit it.
When Gerhard is not writing or reading, he can often be found editing. Gerhard has been an editor for over ten years. He has edited and co-written/ghost written over sixty novels. He has also edited and developed educational scripts, pamphlets, manuals, Interactive Stories, and designed educational web sites. Gerhard is currently accepting solicitations from independent authors. For more information: BookPredator.com
Gerhard has been writing and self-publishing for 25 years, and over the past fifteen years he has published thirteen short stories, five collections of short fiction and drabbles, and two collections of essays.
Gerhard has been a fan of horror for over thirty years. His journey began in grade seven, when he picked Pet Semetary off the shelf in his school’s library. From King, he transitioned to authors like Richard Laymon, Bentley Little, and Edward Lee. Recently, he discovered Independent Horror, Splatterpunk, Bizzarro, and Godless.com. NOSOPHOBIA was his first attempt at Splatterpunk, and it wasn’t his last. NOSOPHOBIA became a number one Godless bestseller within twelve hours of its release and has remained a Top Ten Bestseller for over three years.
Gerhard’s other influences include John Steinbeck, Ray Bradbury, Ayn Rand, John Wyndham, Michael Crichton, Kurt Vonnegut, Chuck Palahniuk, William Golding, J.D. Salinger, Philip K. Dick, Jim Thompson, Matt Shaw, Kevin Sweeny, Rayne Havok, Simon McHardy, Carlton Mellick the 3rd, and Daniel Volpe, to name a few.
Gerhard’s writing is dark, satirical, and full of twists, and even if what you are reading is only 100 words long (a Drabble), you won't see the wall until you hit it.
When Gerhard is not writing or reading, he can often be found editing. Gerhard has been an editor for over ten years. He has edited and co-written/ghost written over sixty novels. He has also edited and developed educational scripts, pamphlets, manuals, Interactive Stories, and designed educational web sites. Gerhard is currently accepting solicitations from independent authors. For more information: BookPredator.com
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September 28, 2021
A short and powerful story about a brave new world - that of the future. Much has changed, and while progress has been made in some areas, every man, woman and child is ruled by a Global Republican Theocracy. The Good Book has some grim ideas. One of them is deciding the age at which people should die. A ceremony is involved, and everyone lives with the burden of dread. We follow one family through such a ceremony, and it is both beautiful and brutal. Ultimately, it is a horror story of what could be. It is terrifying.
October 26, 2021
Is this what we have to look forward to? A world where the government has morphed and one entity rules us all? Science has advanced and we can live forever, but do we want to?! This is one clans solution to this dilemma. Utterly spellbinding, horrifying and scarring…. You won’t be the same after you read this, and you’ll have a fear of the future and its infinite unpredictability.
Outstanding!!
Outstanding!!
October 4, 2021
You just can't tell with Geick; there's no way of knowing what you're in for when you read him, and this latest entry in his PHOBIA series is further proof of his unpredictability. This time around its a slice-of-life piece set in a dystopian future, with a profound air of melancholia about it... which makes the slug to the stomach, when it comes, all the more pronounced. I don't think this would have looked out of place in Harlan Ellison's legendary DANGEROUS VISIONS anthology.
May 12, 2022
A short, somber tale of a man’s final moments and how his son processes it. Interesting premise. It could’ve been elaborated, but I thought it was as long (or short) as it needed to be.
October 27, 2021
This was a disturbing short read. Keep these coming cuz I dig them a lot. Awesome
October 31, 2021
I absolutely loved this story by GJG! I have to say it is probably one of my favorites after Nihilophobia and up there with Cynophobia. I felt as though this story sadly is very plausible, and in today’s society not far fetched at all. Somewhat like a dark twist on Logan’s Run in a short, sweet, hard hitting story. I highly recommend this read!
March 1, 2022
Who wants to live forever? Another GJG great read! This series has been fantastic. I read this last year, just noticed my lack of a review. One amazing Canadian author!
October 27, 2021
I can only imagine the kinky escapades that the old guy endured after the story 'ended'
September 24, 2021
Are you afraid to die? Do you enjoy stories of yesteryear with your families? Do you enjoy traumatizing your children? Then this one is for you! As per usual, Geick gives us more than we bargained for in this short. His series is one of my favorites and for good reason. The writing flows seamlessly between each installment that they feel cohesive even though they have nothing to do with each other. A definite must read.
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