Author Archives: Catastrophe Jones
The Autumn Queen No. 10 – If You Could See
This is #10 of The Autumn Queen. To start at the beginning, go here. PREVIOUS * * * Firelight played over the pieces on the maps, casting shadows across the battlefield. The logs were from the Deepwood, and gave … Continue reading
The Autumn Queen No. 9 – Treason
This is #9 of The Autumn Queen. To start at the beginning, go here. PREVIOUS * * * I went to visit him, there in the dark, where those who have committed the worst crimes are kept. I walked … Continue reading
What It Is About Christmas
“Dunno what it is about Christmas,” she said, looking down at her empty hands. Chipped nails fiddle with the fraying edges of her cheap fingerless gloves. “Sometimes I duck into the churches that stay open overnight. Around this time of … Continue reading
Flashback
“Fuck Christmas.” “You’re like this every year.” “I maintain: Fuck Christmas.” “You love the lights.” “They stop working every year. I have to take them all apart and try again.” “You love the holiday dinners.” “Just gimme Chinese.” “You love … Continue reading
Haiku Story
I never knew what you were asking for but I still find me flailing to give it even when I’m certain I should just be giving up. Get past it. Get through it. You’ve given me the kind of advice … Continue reading