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I have 308 stories published in 9 collections on the site.
My stories have been read 145470 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

Midway (1)

This is the first part of a pulp story that just formulated one day while listening to The Doors. If you like it let me know and I'll write more! -...

The Bells

This one is a little strange, but I thought I'd share it anyway. The Bells By, Ashton Macaulay “Why?” “It cannot be done?” “What if it could?” “Then...

Death Co: 16 (Killing Hitler)

16. Killing Hitler “You sure this is where he lives?” “Trust me; I’ve fantasized about coming here to do this more than once.” “I’m just surprised he...
Cherry

Diary of a Dead Man 2 of 2

Here lies part 2 of diary of a dead man. If you have any suggestions (including, but not limited to a better title) I would love to hear them. I...
Cherry

Diary of a Dead Man 1 of 2

The following is a compilation of 3 chapters from my newest story. Forgive the title, I'm totally up for suggestions if you've got any. I will be...

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