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.

DeathWatch No. 65 – Don’t Ask Me That

This is Issue #65 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 * * * Sha’s expression was nothing but shock for a … Continue reading

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DeathWatch No. 64 – I Need You

This is Issue #64 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 * * * Pain like nothing else. It woke him … Continue reading

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Things You Discover

It isn’t the flimsy certificate that binds us, isn’t the words of the priest who tied the knots around our wrists and marked our faces with ash and blood. Bound by the old ways, what holds us together can’t be … Continue reading

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Something About Her

There is something about her, something about her that’s more than perfect, more than true to life, more than I can explain. I don’t have any good reason to love her, any good reason to stay, except for how she’s … Continue reading

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The Autumn Queen No. 25 – Escape

This is #25 of The Autumn Queen. To start at the beginning, go here. PREVIOUS * * * The borders were thick with trees, lush with rolling hills of grasses and flowers. I had not seen these things in decades, … Continue reading

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