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.

Better Than I Ever Could

I want to slice you open, steal the bone and breath of you, and make a rattle to shake to remember the moment of your demise as a personal triumph. I want to crush your ever-dancing hands, cut out your … Continue reading

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I fear the season’s change for us

I get a chill every night these days and I can feel it in my bones. I can’t escape the ice of it, the thing that comes home and shrieks in the wind, this winter of our relationship, where it … Continue reading

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DeathWatch No. 18 – I can do this. I will do this.

This is Issue #18 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 felt some kind of yawning pit … Continue reading

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You’re An Old Love

I pick you up and put you down again, when I am weary of trying new things, or frightened of new things. Palm on your spine, thumbs spreading you. My eyes dart across what I have seen a dozen dozen … Continue reading

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DeathWatch No. 17 – Stay

This is Issue #17 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 * * * For a long moment, silence hung between … Continue reading

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