The Crime Factory

Because every story deserves to be told

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  • The Power of Profanity in Hardboiled Fiction

    By Alex MercerWarning: This article contains strong language. Hardboiled crime stories and classic noir often carry an unmistakable edge – not only in their plots but in the very words their characters speak. Some readers balk at every expletive, and…

  • U.S. Crime News Digest: May 5–12, 2025

    Surge in Mass Shootings Nationwide The United States witnessed a disturbing series of mass shootings during this period: Kalispell, MT (May 11): A man fatally…

  • The Allure of Noir: More Than Just Crime Fiction

      What Is Noir? Noir is not just a genre; it’s a mood, a philosophy, a stark glance into humanity’s darkest corners. Originating in the shadows of post-war America, noir stories strip away the illusions of justice and morality, revealing…

  • Guns: A Personal Dilemma

    by Evan Booker I’ll be honest from the start: guns make me nervous. I don’t like being around them, I don’t want one in my…