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.

I’d rather be

I’d rather buff my nails and wash my hair. I’d rather be the object of everybody’s stare. I’d rather have power, be the one who gets to choose — I’d rather be high, if it’s all the same to you. … Continue reading

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DeathWatch No. 163 – An Ending

This is The Final Issue of DeathWatch, Book One. If you haven’t read any of DeathWatch before now, don’t start here! Go to the beginning, and start there, instead — it’ll make a hell of a lot more sense. Happy … Continue reading

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Don’t Let Me

I can see you standing close by, wondering if there is anything you can do, looking me over with a critical eye, imagining how it’d go, if this were you. You say it’s time to double down or maybe it’s … Continue reading

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DeathWatch No. 162 – You were a legend to most of us.

This is Issue #162 of DeathWatch, an ongoing Serial. Click that link to go find ‘DeathWatch’ then go to ‘#0 – A Beginning’ and read from there, or go find the issue # you remember, and catch up from there! Happy … Continue reading

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Inside And Out

The bleak disaster of what you have attempted is all around you. A cage of flesh, too-tight fitting, holding against you, suffocating, weak and trembling. Broken bones are easier, faster on the mend than broken hearts. Hearts don’t break, by … Continue reading

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