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.

Can you still feel me?

You’re not wearing that ring anymore. You had one on a chain; it laid between your breasts — for awhile when I saw you, I had a strange vision of you as Frodo, but your hair’s the wrong color. And … Continue reading

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Familiar

It was an ordinary day, full of ordinary moments. The man with blue eyes woke up after noon, showered, shaved, and dressed in the remains of a rumpled suit. It was familiar. He packed up his duffel bag, and made … Continue reading

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Make Her Real

Curled up warmly with Trevor, Lindsey doesn’t notice anything going on in the rest of the apartment — tired as hell and wanting relaxation, rest, some kind of simple soothing to the fact that his mind went into overload the … Continue reading

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Dialogues

“He hasn’t called in days; aren’t you worried?” “…no, it’s Simon. He does that. We probably won’t see him for years.” “But… doesn’t he want to–” “Hahaha, what, raise a BABY? Are you fucking kidding me, Linz?” “…but…” “You’re so … Continue reading

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She Was Gone

While she sleeps, he watches her, his dark eyes wet with unshed tears. How could he come here and accuse her? How could he come here and demand things of this woman who had to kill the girl he loved, … Continue reading

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