Project Scum

Or, A Work in Progress (that no one asked for)

Hello, Hypothetical Reader.

This is the first post of its kind; the first post to not be a short story.

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The reason for this? It’s pretty simple. The reason is because I originally made this SubStack with one purpose in mind: to upload short stories for the sake of convenience, to link them in Chuck Palahniuk’s call for stories.

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But, if you’ll indulge me, I’d like to try something new with this SubStack.

Moving forward this year, I’d like to be more active with this SubStack. Provided that there’s a demand for the “content” that I produce, I’ll try my best to produce it.

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As for what “content” you can expect, hypothetical reader, here’s a list:

• More Short Stories

• Random posts on pop culture (or just whatever I feel like). E.g. posts talking about books, movies, music, that one time at band camp, etc.

• Essays. (Because doing essays on things that I’m interested in and in a way that I enjoy will likely be a nice break from the ones that I have to churn out for University and which make me want to headbutt an active sawblade.)

• A Novella. (Maybe…)

If this sounds like it’s up your alley, consider sticking around.

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Though, that being said, there are a few things I would like to make clear. The first: this SubStack is not likely not going to be for the faint of heart.

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I do not wish to intentionally give offence, but given the nature of the things I wish to write about, it is likely that some may be offended. So, with that in mind, if you are a person who is apt to have their day ruined by nouns, verbs, and adjectives, then I’m afraid this may not be the place for you.

The second: I’m not promising quality.

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This is my first time doing something of this nature. This kind of thing is alien to me, but I expect it could be fun.

Thirdly: this SubStack will not require a paid subscription — none of the content on here will be behind a paywall.

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And that about covers it.

I look forward to seeing how this will turn out, regardless of whether it blossoms or goes up in flames.

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Welcome to ScumStack.

1. We’re breaking new ground here, people.

2. See Chuck’s fantastic critique of my short story, A Happy Birthday, here:

Gloves Off: Round XVII

3. Like a good lil capitalist.

4. Whether this SubStack takes off or crashes and burns in real time, the end result will doubtless be entertaining.

5. Who’d of guessed with a name like ScumStack?

6. You have been warned.

7. Do not mistake this for altruism. The reason for this is because I can’t imagine anyone wanting to pay for it.

8. Some famous last words.