The Murder of Ted

Welcome to The Murder of Ted, my ongoing, very uncozy adventure through cancer treatment, told as a mystery where Ted is the suspect, I’m the sleuth, and humor is one of my favorite weapons.

Follow the story through the chapters of The Murder of Ted: A Series of Unfortunate Events, an Uncozy Adventure, along with the Ted Must Die Project, where fellow authors become Ted Hunters and join me in the investigation.

It’s a real-life story about cancer, treatment, family, faith, frustration, hope, and finding something to laugh about when life gets anything but cozy.

Start with the latest chapter, go back to the beginning, meet the Ted Hunters, and follow along as this very uncozy investigation continues.


The Murder of Ted: The Chapters


Ted Must Die Project

The Murder of Ted: A Series of Unfortunate Events, an Uncozy Adventure is an author-life blog series by Michelle L. Clifton.

The Murder of Ted: Chapter 17: The Case of the Missing Autumn| Author Life, Breast Cancer & Finding Humor

Autumn went missing, Dead Ted may be Weekend at Bernie’s material, and a ten-pound mystery takes an unexpected turn. Join Michelle for another chapter of The Murder of Ted, filled with family, friendship, fall leaves, and finding joy in the middle of cancer treatment.

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The Murder of Ted: A Series of Unfortunate Events, an Uncozy Adventure is an author-life blog series by Michelle L. Clifton.

The Murder of Ted: Chapter 14 – A Sleuth’s Breaking Point| Author Life, Breast Cancer & Finding Humor

Ted may have been taking some serious hits, but this week it was my turn to struggle. Between exhaustion, treatment complications, a stubborn Bionic Buddy, and one very unexpected cabbage incident, this sleuth was getting dangerously close to her breaking point. Sometimes you have to let the emotions out before you can get back in the fight.

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Written in a mystery-style journal format, this series follows Michelle’s real experience navigating an aggressive breast cancer diagnosis through storytelling, humor, and hope. This is not medical advice and is not intended to make light of cancer. It is a personal narrative about carrying difficult things while continuing to create, live, and write.

The Murder of Ted: Chapter 13 – An Unlucky Turn Toward Dark Times| Author Life, Breast Cancer & Finding Humor

The fight against Ted takes a darker turn as exhaustion, fear, and chemo brain begin taking their toll—but a little blood-bag chaos, some much-needed family support, and a 25% shrinkage give this sleuth a reason to keep fighting.

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The Murder of Ted cover featuring storm clouds breaking into a rainbow with breast cancer awareness ribbon

The Murder of Ted: Chapter 11 – The Ted Naming Epidemic| Author Life, Breast Cancer & Finding Humor

My little idea of giving cancer a name starts spreading around the clinic. Ted gets some new relatives, Fred, Ed, and Joy, as I make new friends, share a few laughs, and face the growing toll of chemotherapy. Sometimes a little humor and a lot of friendship can make a difficult fight feel a little less scary.

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