Author Archives: Catastrophe Jones

About Catastrophe Jones

Wretched word-goblin with enough interests that they're not particularly awesome at any of them. Terrible self-esteem and yet prone to hilarious bouts of hubris. Full of the worst flavors of self-awareness. Owns far too many craft supplies. Will sing to you at the slightest provocation.

Finicky

She sinks into me, black shadow, all teeth and claw, an effervescence of fur and delight. She trills in glory, and I bask in her kisses, promising my soul’s service if she will but love me awhile longer. Alas! In … Continue reading

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Wanton

I dream of my red lipstick against your skin, smearmarks and vaselineslick lines tracing bites. I wish it would stain you more than it does, a semi-permanent tattoo of possession, a place that speaks ‘I was here’ in the only … Continue reading

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Less Clever

Sometimes I swallow back an ocean of words to let only a trickle spill out. They fall in drips instead of torrents and I choke on what I don’t say. Perhaps because they are more cruel than I know is … Continue reading

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DeathWatch No. 85 – I have come here with an army

This is Issue #85 of DeathWatch, an ongoing Serial. Click that link to go find ‘A Beginning’ and read from there, if you need to catch up. Happy Reading! PREVIOUS * * * The landscape outside of Ilona was hardly barren, … Continue reading

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DeathWatch No. 84 – And The Mask, Sir?

This is Issue #84 of DeathWatch, an ongoing Serial. Click that link to go find ‘A Beginning’ and read from there, if you need to catch up. Happy Reading! PREVIOUS * * * Jet’s head snapped up; he stood, looking at … Continue reading

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