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.

Inevitable

Somewhere in me, a great ocean has iced over. The ice itself is brittle, and if pressed, a great tide of tears will rush forth. It threatens to drown all who are near. I will not cry, I promise them. … Continue reading

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I Don’t Mind

I am fishcaught mouthhooked (I should have learned to keep mine shut) on the barbed bits of you that have always, always lured me. Now I gasp, out of of breath, suffocating in your grasp. Only I couldn’t bear it … Continue reading

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Disconnection No. 10 – Impossible Blue

This is Part 10 of a Serial called Disconnection. PREVIOUS * * * Dreams were remembered by Autorun, catalogued for viewing the next day, but most people couldn’t follow the shifting tide of input while awake. Nothing made sense, and … Continue reading

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Honesty

I am terrible at promises. I am a liar and a fool. I am weak and I am maddening. I am fearful and I am broken. I am hopeless and I am miserable. I think of myself as unloved, unlovable, … Continue reading

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After I Drowned

When I came back up I was dead. I’m still dead. I’m not here. My eyes are water blue, and my lungs are full of salt. I want to burn something into my skin to prove I exist. I want … Continue reading

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