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.

DeathWatch II No. 46 – Finish That Thought

This is Issue #46 of DeathWatch, Book II: tentatively called Heart Of Ilona, an ongoing Serial. Click that link to go find DeathWatch, the first in the series, or start from the beginning of Book II! Happy Reading! PREVIOUS * * … Continue reading

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100 Words: Outside the door

She wakes in the familiar, unfamiliar bed, and is already aching for it, needing, and soon, bare feet are slapping the cold floor (he stops in the kitchen, holds perfectly still) as she staggers to the bathroom, hitting her knees … Continue reading

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DeathWatch II No. 45 – I Get You

This is Issue #45 of DeathWatch, Book II: tentatively called Heart Of Ilona, an ongoing Serial. Click that link to go find DeathWatch, the first in the series, or start from the beginning of Book II! Happy Reading! PREVIOUS * * … Continue reading

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100 Words: Til It Sticks

This time, she was facedown in a puddle of her own vomit, clothing reeking of piss and sweat. He’d dealt with worse, after his own benders, and picked her up, for the hundredth time. She didn’t fight as he cleaned … Continue reading

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100 Words: To Keep The Monster Sleeping

“Just let me fucking help you!” His voice was angry, exasperated to cover the fear. She could almost taste the fear. It tasted a little like the junk now. Or maybe the junk tasted like fear. She didn’t know. She … Continue reading

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