It Worked for Jonah

In which a certain devil meets a certain whale

Author’s Note: This story blends horror, folklore, and fantasy. It includes depictions of violence, addiction, suicide, and other difficult elements. It also includes happiness, humor, and healing. A few of the photos are probably NSFW, unless your boss is cool.

Please take good care. I hope you enjoy the story.

Love,

Sara

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I: Shatterbelt

It’s exhausting to be imaginary.

First of all, you’ve got to pretend to be real. My family went all in on that. Mom and Dad made sure I performed every requisite ritual in our tiny New Jersey town: baptism, ballet, tap, catechism, First Holy Confession, soccer, First Holy Communion, Girl Scouts, Confirmation, 4-H Club, Beach Cleanup Volunteer Association, junior prom, senior prom, and the famed Pine Barrens Regional High School graduation cruise from Sandy Hook State…