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Procrastination, Part XXXVI

Or listening to me make excuses for not writing

Apr 5 •

Or freedom in Central Texas at sixteen

Mar 22 •

Flash Fiction #1: A Certain Lack

As promised, the first piece of flash fiction! Please comment with feedback/suggestions/questions like wtf was I thinking, if you’re so inclined. More…

Feb 23 •

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Truth is Easier than Fiction

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Feb 9 •

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Ghosts of Holidays Past, Part III

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Ghosts of Holidays Past, Part II

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Ghosts of Holidays Past, Part I

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