Broken—A Story of Love and Death
This story is true. It is my story; however, it may contain triggering events. It was April 29, 1994. I was working on a case...
The Witch In the Closet — A True Story
Parker Lee turned eight today and was excited to “Trick or Treat” by herself for the first time. When she was a little girl, which...
Those Amazing K9s—Heroes at Work, Friends at Home
I think most know that the collaboration between humans and animals, in this case, police dogs, is crucial in maintaining public safety. These guys,...
The Gaze of the Telleri: Echoes of a Withering World
Vekti’s limbs stretched with the precision of one attuned to the rhythms of the cosmos. The sleep chambers hissed softly as they opened, releasing the...
What We Find When In the Belly of the Beast
Trigger Warning: This story may contain elements that could be considered unsettling or frightening. Reader discretion is advised. Jack Henry Abbott, a criminal with a...
Breast Cancer: A Man’s Story
I’m a guy, and in 1997, while taking a shower, I felt a lump in my right breast. It was about the size of a...
When the Race Card Is Your Ace in the Hole—A True Story
About 20 years ago, I had a job that I loved. When first appointed, I was asked to select a second in command, and I...
A Silver Lining To The Joys of Shedding Pounds
There’s really no silver lining to the horror of the weight loss process. It includes a monk’s diet, an athlete’s workout schedule, and the patience...
Beware the Monster: The Midwest’s Looming Climate Fears
Climate change impacts our daily lives in ways we might not even realize. Think of it as a monster marching across the land, spewing fire...
I Like to Gamble—So What?
It's true, I enjoy gambling. I wouldn't give away the farm if I had a farm, and I don't feed my family with sweet potatoes...
Why Millions Are Attracted To Scary Stories
The undeniable allure of horror stories that make us jump in fright is a constant source of fascination. It has intrigued people like me for...
Madness Is Closer Than You Think
In Shakespeare’s play Macbeth, three witches predicted: “Something wicked this way comes.” Shakespeare's "something wicked" referred to Macbeth, who carried the seed of downfall with him....
Dark Echoes of Faith: Confronting the Hamas Paradox
There is no easy solution to the conflict between Israel and Hamas. Some claim both sides have valid concerns and grievances, and it is unlikely...
Under the Shadow of Bad Jesus—The Rising Influence of the MAGAHATS
The MAGAHATS' unmistakable presence has recently colored the American political terrain with overt expressions of misogyny and disdain for women's rights. Historically, such extremist views...