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.

Chronological Gaps / The Stories We Tell / Let’s Pretend I’m A Liar, And You Can Sleep At Night

I convinced you I had magical powers because I could make the lights on my street go out by concentrating at them. You pinned me against my front door and kissed me until I couldn’t breathe. I would stare at … Continue reading

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Toska/Saudade

In another language, another lifetime, in another place, if I were someone else and not me I would be able to find the words that mean homesick for an idea. Homesick for the remembrance of something lost. I would be … Continue reading

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DeathWatch No. 122 – I Will Be The Man I Wish To Be

This is Issue #122 of DeathWatch, an ongoing Serial. Click that link to go find ‘A Beginning’ and read from there, if you need to catch up. Happy Reading! PREVIOUS * * * Jules woke with a start, feverish and … Continue reading

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Just Because You’re A

No, no, if I were brave I would have told you I loved you when you first gave me the chance. Instead, I babbled something about similar skies and perspective. You were the brave one. For example, you told me … Continue reading

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Oversugared/Underslept

Whatever made me think I could be strong enough to handle the overwhelming tidal wave of your emotions must have been as ephemeral as any other high. Gone now, in the wake of too much usage, I find myself broken-backed … Continue reading

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