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.

Go, Then

with apologies to everyone who has shared the milk in my fridge, and the lists pinned to the outside — You think it’s easy because you’ve never had to tear it out of yourself even when it didn’t want to … Continue reading

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DeathWatch II No. 7 – What’ve You Got To Say To Me?

This is Issue #7 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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Payback

“Why are you always running?” The words weren’t particularly cruel, but they stung anyway. She tossed her head, blowing a stream of air up against her eyebrows, struggling to get her hair unstuck from her face, but all she managed … Continue reading

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Blessing

What sort of blessing is it to know within you that you are a wretched thing? What sort of blessing is it to accept your flaws? Cradle them to your skin as the balm they are — you can never … Continue reading

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DeathWatch II No. 6 – Am I Still A Captain, If I Haven’t Got A Ship?

This is Issue #6 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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