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I have 308 stories published in 9 collections on the site.
My stories have been read 142812 times and 173 of my stories have been cherry picked.

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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 true menagerie of two cats and a dog. 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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Downpour(III:5) The Record Keeper

5. The Record Keeper Stepping into the shop felt like entering a library. As soon as the door closed behind them, the din outside became silent, and...
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Downpour(III:4) The Land of the Dead

Well, I finished NanoWriMo last week, but am a bit behind on my posting. Here's book III part 4! 4. Land of the Dead “Whars’ a demi god?” asked...

Downpour(III:3): The Psychopomp

3. The Psychopomp Nick and Lopsang stopped dead in the entryway, as the creature in the corner surveyed those on their way to death. It stood nearly...

Whiteout (III:2) A Procession of the Dead

2. A Procession of the Dead Nick woke in a cold sweat, and looked at Lopsang, who was staring wide-eyed at the canvas around them. A low green glow...

Downpour(III:1) East

Book III Beyond the Sunrise 1. East “Your entire plan was just to walk East until you found the temple?” asked Jimmy incredulously. He had come out...

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