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.

As Fulfilling As You

After you, nothing will ever be the same; I’ve had you on my mind — I’ve had the taste of you left over on my tongue, behind my teeth. I’ll never know another love, another breath, as fulfilling as you.

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Couplet (with a nod to Margaret Atwood)

I’ve got you under my skin: you were O-positive, and I had a needle and thread

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DeathWatch II No. 50 – Hic Est Finis?

This is Issue #50 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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100 Words: Facing Fears/Giving Chase

For an instant, he let himself believe they’d turned the corner. When she let a flicker of smile show, he returned it. The next morning, he was fucking freezing. The kitchen window was open. Her blanket was caught on the … Continue reading

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DeathWatch II No. 49 – Okay, now I’m going to punch you.

This is Issue #49 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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