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An enthusiastic individual is hired as the Groundskeeper for a haunted cemetery

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Aug 15, 2025

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Backstage at the Calamity, Vol. I No. XXXIV: The Groundskeeper Finale!

This is it, folks! This is where we discover whether or not our beloved protagonist survives their first shift. If they don't, that's going to be one abrupt ending to a first-person narrative.

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Aug 10, 2025

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Backstage at the Calamity, Vol. I No. XXXIII: The Late Edition, Apparently. And, of Course, the Groundskeeper!

I'm late I'm late I'm late! But, as the saying goes, better late than never, no? Quick, catch up with the Groundskeeper while you have the chance!

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Aug 1, 2025

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Backstage at the Calamity, Vol. I No. XXXII: Body Count Come to Victorian London, and the Groundskeeper, Part XXXII

A short break from Volume II preparations resulted in a deep dive in Victorian society. And of course, the next chapter in the Groundskeeper's lengthy first night saga.

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Jul 25, 2025

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Backstage at the Calamity, Vol. I No. XXXI: Classic Tales of Horror and the Groundskeeper, Part XXXI

A quick and dirty of the classic horror to be shared in Volume II, and of course, the Groundskeeper Part XXXI.

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Jul 18, 2025

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Backstage at the Calamity, Vol. I No. XXX: More Volume II Prep and the Groundskeeper, Part XXX

The groundwork for Volume II continues. As does the Groundskeeper ongoing story of survival. Read on for the amusing details.

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Jul 11, 2025

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Backstage at the Calamity, Vol. I No. XXIX: More on Volume II and the Groundskeeper Part XXIX

We're six weeks out from the first edition of Volume II. Here's what we have in store for you.

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Jul 4, 2025

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Backstage at the Calamity, Vol. I No. XXVIII: Classic Tales of Horror and the Groundskeeper Part XXVIII

There is much reading to be done in preparation for Volume II of the Backstage Pass. Much reading and writing, yes. Volume II launches mid-August. Read on for a peek at what's coming.

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Jun 27, 2025

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Backstage at the Calamity, Vol. I No. XXVII: the Children of the Damned and the Groundskeeper Part XXVII

The amount of attention and energy being poured into the Children of the Damned is immense. Find out why. And of course, settle in for the latest chapter of the Groundskeeper.

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Jun 20, 2025

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Backstage at the Calamity, Vol. I No. XXVI: Irreverent Eulogy, Body Count, and the Groundskeeper Part XXVI

This week watched as the genesis of Irreverent Eulogy occurred. Read on for some context on the planned attraction, and the latest in the Groundskeeper.

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Jun 13, 2025

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Backstage at the Calamity, Vol. I No. XXV: A Special Friday the 13th Edition

It is such a rarity, and thus such an enormous pleasure, when Friday the 13th rolls around. Please join us in celebrating and enjoy this special edition of the Backstage Pass, which includes The Groundskeeper, as always, and a sneak peak into an upcoming tale from the Odds 'n' Endings Boutique.

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Jun 6, 2025

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Backstage at the Calamity, Vol. I No. XXIV: The Calamity is Now On Letterboxd! And, of course, the Groundskeeper Part XXIV

We all love a good horror film, do we not? Well, if you answer in the affirmative, you'll love what we have in store for you.

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May 30, 2025

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Backstage at the Calamity, Vol. I No. XXIII: A Whole Lot of Children of the Damned, and the Groundskeeper Part XXIII

This week was spent in a deep dive in the Children of the Damned universe. Read all about it, along with the latest installment of the Groundskeeper!

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May 23, 2025

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Backstage at the Calamity, Vol. I No. XXII: the Archivist, Body Count, and the Groundskeeper, Part XXII

Well this week was just filled with surprises! Read all about them in the Attractions in Development, and then enjoy the latest installment of the Groundskeeper.

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May 16, 2025

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Backstage at the Calamity, Vol. I No. XXI: Notes on Volume II, and of course, The Groundskeeper, Part XXI

Here is the latest installment of The Groundskeeper! Also, I wax poetic on the upcoming Volume II of this publication. Let's get into it.

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May 9, 2025

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Backstage at the Calamity, Vol. I No. XX: When Will the Next Story Be Published? And of course, the Groundskeeper Part XX

With so many stories in the works, what is likely to be made available next? We explore this in Attractions in Development. Also, the Groundskeeper continues. Read on to see what happens.

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May 2, 2025

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Backstage at the Calamity, Vol. I No. XIX: Shifting Gears on Some of the Writing, and the Groundskeeper, Part XIX

Week over week attractions have been slowly coming together. But as we get deeper into the Groundskeeper, it's time to begin looking at the horizon. What lies in wait for the Backstage Pass, Volume II?

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Apr 25, 2025

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Backstage at the Calamity, Vol. I No. XVIII: Children of the Damned, Vampire's Vengeance, and The Groundskeeper Part XVIII

This has been a big week for The Groundskeeper! Vampire's Vengeance is seeing some love, and there's some expansion in the world of the Children of the Damned. Read on ...

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Apr 19, 2025

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Backstage at the Calamity, Vol. I No. XVII: A Vampire's Vengeance, Unholy Requiem, and the Groundskeeper, Part XVII

What could be more fascinating than the misadventures of a vampire attempting to unravel the mystery of their coven's demise? I could think of a few things, but not many. We start to reveal some of the plot of a Vampire's Vengeance. Read on for a sneak peek.

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Apr 11, 2025

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Backstage at the Calamity, Vol I No XVI: Unholy Requiem, Pulp Fiction (Not That One), and the Groundskeeper Part XVI

We’re not quite through with the Groundskeeper just yet, though the groundwork is being laid for Volume II of the Backstage Pass, which will include some classic horror! Unholy Requiem is also getting a lot more love. Come see what’s in the works.

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Apr 4, 2025

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Backstage at the Calamity, Vol. I No. XV: Body Count, Unholy Requiem, and the Groundskeeper, Part XV

Story and tales are attractions in and of themselves, and we are steadily moving forward with creating and opening more of them. Read on to find out what's coming next.

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Mar 28, 2025

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Backstage at the Calamity, Vol. 1 No. XIV: Children of the Damned, Unholy Requiem, and of course, the Groundskeeper Part XIV

With the completion of the primary draft for Unholy Requiem, this week has seen a resurgence in development for the Children of the Damned series. The path to end of the story is almost cleared.

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Mar 21, 2025

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Backstage at the Calamity, Vol. I No. XIII: An Odds 'n' Endings eBook Refresh, and the Groundskeeper, Part XIII

Nothing's perfect, but we try: as things pop up that are just plain wrong, we do our best to fix them. Something wrong came up, so we're fixing it. Also, the latest chapter of Groundskeeper has arrived! Read on to catch up.

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Mar 14, 2025

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Backstage at the Calamity, Vol. 1 No. XII: A Massive Workflow Update, and of course, The Groundskeeper Part XII

I have been busy cleaning up a lot of fucking stories and preparing a solid workspace to write well for each one. But who cares?! We have the latest installment of the Groundskeeper and that's fucking cool.

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Mar 7, 2025

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Backstage at the Calamity, Vol. I No. XI: Unholy Requiem, Body Count, and the Groundskeeper Part XI

A workflow overhaul, a new Odds 'n' Endings story reveal, progress on Unholy Requiem, and of course, the next chapter of The Groundskeeper. Come see what I've got cooking backstage, and then enjoy the show.

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Feb 28, 2025

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Backstage at the Calamity, Vol. I No. X: A New Odds 'n' Endings Story in the Works, and the Groundskeeper, Part X

Dearly beloved, it is with great excitement I share a new Odds 'n' Endings story is in the works! If all goes well, it may see the light of publishing as early as April. Calypso is in preorder, and the latest installment of the Groundskeeper has arrived. Read on for details ...

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Backstage at the Calamity, Vol. I No. XXXIV: The Groundskeeper Finale!

Backstage at the Calamity, Vol. I No. XXXIII: The Late Edition, Apparently. And, of Course, the Groundskeeper!

Backstage at the Calamity, Vol. I No. XXXII: Body Count Come to Victorian London, and the Groundskeeper, Part XXXII

Backstage at the Calamity, Vol. I No. XXXI: Classic Tales of Horror and the Groundskeeper, Part XXXI

Backstage at the Calamity, Vol. I No. XXX: More Volume II Prep and the Groundskeeper, Part XXX

Backstage at the Calamity, Vol. I No. XXIX: More on Volume II and the Groundskeeper Part XXIX

Backstage at the Calamity, Vol. I No. XXVIII: Classic Tales of Horror and the Groundskeeper Part XXVIII

Backstage at the Calamity, Vol. I No. XXVII: the Children of the Damned and the Groundskeeper Part XXVII

Backstage at the Calamity, Vol. I No. XXVI: Irreverent Eulogy, Body Count, and the Groundskeeper Part XXVI

Backstage at the Calamity, Vol. I No. XXV: A Special Friday the 13th Edition

Backstage at the Calamity, Vol. I No. XXIV: The Calamity is Now On Letterboxd! And, of course, the Groundskeeper Part XXIV

Backstage at the Calamity, Vol. I No. XXIII: A Whole Lot of Children of the Damned, and the Groundskeeper Part XXIII

Backstage at the Calamity, Vol. I No. XXII: the Archivist, Body Count, and the Groundskeeper, Part XXII

Backstage at the Calamity, Vol. I No. XXI: Notes on Volume II, and of course, The Groundskeeper, Part XXI

Backstage at the Calamity, Vol. I No. XX: When Will the Next Story Be Published? And of course, the Groundskeeper Part XX

Backstage at the Calamity, Vol. I No. XIX: Shifting Gears on Some of the Writing, and the Groundskeeper, Part XIX

Backstage at the Calamity, Vol. I No. XVIII: Children of the Damned, Vampire's Vengeance, and The Groundskeeper Part XVIII

Backstage at the Calamity, Vol. I No. XVII: A Vampire's Vengeance, Unholy Requiem, and the Groundskeeper, Part XVII

Backstage at the Calamity, Vol I No XVI: Unholy Requiem, Pulp Fiction (Not That One), and the Groundskeeper Part XVI

Backstage at the Calamity, Vol. I No. XV: Body Count, Unholy Requiem, and the Groundskeeper, Part XV

Backstage at the Calamity, Vol. 1 No. XIV: Children of the Damned, Unholy Requiem, and of course, the Groundskeeper Part XIV

Backstage at the Calamity, Vol. I No. XIII: An Odds 'n' Endings eBook Refresh, and the Groundskeeper, Part XIII

Backstage at the Calamity, Vol. 1 No. XII: A Massive Workflow Update, and of course, The Groundskeeper Part XII

Backstage at the Calamity, Vol. I No. XI: Unholy Requiem, Body Count, and the Groundskeeper Part XI

Backstage at the Calamity, Vol. I No. X: A New Odds 'n' Endings Story in the Works, and the Groundskeeper, Part X

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