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. 35 – I Am His Fire

This is Issue #35 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: Good Boy

Getting out of the room proved to be easy enough; once she stopped caring about the dizziness, she used the lightheadedness to fuel herself with giddy determination. One gloved hand held a fistful of gurgling-dude’s hair, while the other one … Continue reading

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100 Words: It’s Called Cortical Blindness, Ms. Jones.

“It’s called cortical blindness, Ms. Jones.” The voice sounded tinny. “It is often temporary–” Relief washed over her, but then he kept talking. “–but in your case, considering how your cranial trauma results from not only from the baseball bat, … Continue reading

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As All Things Do

You don’t mind if I sit here awhile and just rest my eyes, my head, my heart a little, do you? It’s just that in the grand scheme of things, you seem like a strong oak on which to rest … Continue reading

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At Times

At times, the ferocity of love she still feels astounds her. The way sunlight can touch a familiar face, the faint curve of a shy smile. At times, the upwelling of adoration can eclipse the emptiness, and give way to … Continue reading

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