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.

The Autumn Queen No. 17 – To The Court

This is #17 of The Autumn Queen. To start at the beginning, go here. PREVIOUS * * * The three of us had been inseparable–Elias, Kellis, and I–even if we fought, we came back around to one another, with our … Continue reading

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I Dreamt Of

I dreamt about you, again. I dreamt of pushing you against the glass in that hotel in Prague. Of your breath and skin fogging the window. I dreamt of your stockings around your throat, your lips gone bruise-purple. I dreamt … Continue reading

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The Autumn Queen No. 16 – Still Without

This is #16 of The Autumn Queen. To start at the beginning, go here. PREVIOUS * * * “Where is my son? Where did you take him? What have you done with him?” she asked me. I would not look … Continue reading

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Resting Bitchface

I miss the way we used to pass one another, silently, eyes never meeting, greetings never exchanged. When you open your mouth, I imagine you dead, with flies on your tongue, instead of words. I find that I hate you … Continue reading

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The Autumn Queen No. 15 – No Commoner’s Son

This is #15 of The Autumn Queen. To start at the beginning, go here. PREVIOUS * * * They gave me the baby moons and moons ago. His tattoo is of Her Hidden Face, but he has no house sigil, … Continue reading

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