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.

It’s The Little Things

The dumpster behind the KFC was the best; she could hop in under the closed half around 10 when the drive in slowed, and then the last of everything went into the open half around 1030. Hot leftover chicken, potatoes, … Continue reading

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DeathWatch II No. 22 – Or Should I Call You Sha?

This is Issue #22 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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This Heart

This heart that beats and bleeds is but a little pump; it cycles blood around in the closed shell of this ridiculous flesh. It is a thing of meat that the rest of this meat requires. This heart that sings … Continue reading

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Waking Up

She woke in a bed, an unfamiliar bed, and when she looked out the window, there was fog and strings of lanterns in red and gold, burnt orange and bronze, crimson and copper. She shuddered, rubbing her eyes, looking around … Continue reading

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DeathWatch II No. 21 – Everyone

This is Issue #21 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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