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I have 312 stories published in 9 collections on the site.
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Ashton Macaulay

Pre-order my new comedic sci-fi novel, One Night at Kedasi, launching 9/23/25: https://linktr.ee/macashton

I take most of my inspiration from a lifelong anxiety disorder that has constantly tried to convince me the world revolves around my death. Writing about death-defying situations with a humorous bend has helped me cope and produced what I feel are some interesting stories. In an age filled with plenty of non-fiction to keep us grounded, I’m trying to create literature that transports readers away to the big adventure novels of old and pokes fun at just about everything that goes bump in the night.

I live in Seattle with a cat and two dogs. They are featured frequently in everything I do, be it typos in my work, or strange photoshops to use as my website header. Thanks for reading!

My stories

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Maelstrom 1 - Nevada

First chapter of this year's NanoWriMo book, Maelstrom. Day 1 can be found here. Part I Nick’s New Employer 1. Nevada I suppose I should start with...

Maelstrom - Prologue

Hi All, One and only plug, I promise. I'm running a crowdfunding campaign to help my publisher Aberrant Literature (first time indie publisher) with...
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Whiteout: Werewolves Don't Howl

Alright, I just got the edit of Whiteout back! I started writing this book three years ago, and published every chapter on ABC Tales along the way...
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The Lake

The Lake It was a gorgeous morning. The sun rose over the black surface of a lake that reflected the surrounding mountains like a mirror. Nick...
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Chadpocalypse 1:6 - Take Me to Church

1:6 Take Me to Church Chad left the restaurant feeling full but unnerved. The presence of Mrs. B’s grim yet somehow cheerful specter had left him in...

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