Jason Ray Morton
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Writing has become more important as I live with cancer. It's a therapy, it's an escape, and it's a way to do something lasting that hopefully leaves an impression.
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Don't Panic
"Don't panic!" Have you ever noticed how easy it is to say don't panic and how hard it is to not? There are those times when you're going to panic. Fear will set into your bones. Reality will come crashing down upon you like the asteroid Apophis smashing into your house while you sleep.
By Jason Ray Morton about a year ago in Men
The Pain Eater
The first time was confusing. Pain, sorrow, guilt, regret, and shame were what he felt when he made what should have been an innocent enough contact with Becky's hand. They were two kids, both attracted to each other and starting to feel something special. But Jackson had an ability, something he wouldn't come to understand for many more years.
By Jason Ray Morton about a year ago in Fiction
How Much Is Your Damage Harming Children
Once you’ve made the most important decision you’ll ever make, it’s important to keep the dream you had for them alive. How significant is what you’re doing today going to be on the young lives you affect? If you have to ask, you either don't pay attention or were never exposed to the truth.
By Jason Ray Morton about a year ago in Families
Help Me
Rain poured from the heavens as Frank McCall’s S.U.V. rolled onto his driveway. The downpour was so heavy it was biblical. Frank sat, listening to the rhythmic sound of his wipers, barely able to see his front door. Unlike most of his neighbors, Frank didn’t have anyone to hurry inside to at the end of a long day.
By Jason Ray Morton about a year ago in Horror
Where Am I After Nearly Six Months With A Lethal Cancer. Top Story - August 2024.
You're Going To Die, Mr. Morton. I'm very sorry. -My doctor It's been nearly six months of living in my new reality. Since then, every day has become part of an unexpected journey. When I look backward, I remember joking about 2024. I told the closest person to me that I just wanted to get through the holidays without anyone dying. Unfortunately, I forgot one other day that stands out.
By Jason Ray Morton about a year ago in Longevity
The Real Struggle Of Late Stage Advanced Cancer Is The Limited Options. Top Story - July 2024.
With any journey, there are road hazards. This journey has been no different. It’s left me exhausted, frustrated, and as if I’m staring at the barrel of a loaded gun.
By Jason Ray Morton 2 years ago in Longevity
The Vanishing: Continuation of The Mayor
Two police cruisers sat outside city hall. The officers were there to meet with the mayor. Helena had been gone for twenty-four hours. She officially was a missing person in the eyes of the law. As the mayor’s wife, hers was a high-profile disappearance.
By Jason Ray Morton 2 years ago in Fiction
