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The Joy In Me

Posted on June 18, 2015 by Catastrophe Jones

The joy in me is flat and grey. I lift it up to give it light, to make it airy, to hope it will fly. Cigarette burns and perfume’s blue fire — these memories are all I have. I wonder … Continue reading →

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To Be Proud

Posted on June 17, 2015 by Catastrophe Jones

I have been hollow for years; why has it taken you so long to notice? I have been mute for lifetimes; did you only just now stop talking long enough to realize the silence around you? You thought you were … Continue reading →

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Flash Fiction Challenge – The Dead Body

Posted on June 16, 2015 by Catastrophe Jones

Another one of Chuck’s Flash Fiction Challenges, from Terrible Minds. This comes in at exactly 1000 words. * * * “What have you done?” He stood next to where I crouched, looking down at the wreckage that was left. The … Continue reading →

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The Autumn Queen No. 22 – I Will Not Call Her My Queen

Posted on June 15, 2015 by Catastrophe Jones

This is #22 of The Autumn Queen. To start at the beginning, go here. PREVIOUS * * * I have not seen the moon in longer than I can comprehend. The red dust of the walls coats my skin. I … Continue reading →

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Transmorphosis (He knows)

Posted on June 14, 2015 by Catastrophe Jones

He knows. He knows somewhere inside himself, he is alive. He knows if he cuts deep enough, someday he will find himself and pull himself out of her. He knows it will be like being born again, coming out of … Continue reading →

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