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.

Decisions

Posted on February 22, 2014 by Catastrophe Jones

I saved a life, once. It all happened because I assumed I was invincible. Not delusionally so, just invincible enough to believe bad things couldn’t happen to me, not really, anyway, not ones that could last, stay, scar. That belief … Continue reading →

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Rewrite

Posted on February 21, 2014 by Catastrophe Jones

I dream I can end it, losing the fight — slip into my wings, fly into the light — and burn as I cry to the angels below that I wear the last heart you’ll ever know.

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State of the Union

Posted on February 20, 2014 by Catastrophe Jones

In and out, disappearing and reappearing. I do that, from time to time. I’m attempting to get a decent buffer here so that I can write steadily, produce steadily, and yet if I have to take a day or three … Continue reading →

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The Price

Posted on January 24, 2014 by Catastrophe Jones

“Well?” the ice-eyed blonde snaps. “Are you ready?” “Yeah,” he says, standing, scrubbing his lips with the back of his hand, wincing as he swallows, feeling bloody glass and fire on the back of his tongue. “Get it out of … Continue reading →

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Party of None, Please

Posted on January 22, 2014 by Catastrophe Jones

I can hear her crying in the next room.  What makes her stay with the halfbreed, I cannot comprehend. It is either fear or guilt, but it could never be loyalty, could it? When he came for me, she stood … Continue reading →

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