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  • Don’t Just Write What You Know – Make Stuff Up (Writing Advice)

    Most writing guides hit you with the same mantra: “write what you know.” But here’s the real deal: if every storyteller only wrote from personal experience, our bookshelves would look like one endless memoir section. Instead, embrace a little creative freedom—write what you know as a starting point, then let your imagination take off. 1.… →

  • 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 major review outlets quietly insist on a PG-13 limit. But is sanitizing dialogue really true… →

  • Grit and Grace: Down to the Bone’s Unflinching Look at Addiction

    By Jordan Ellis, Guest Writer Drug addiction on screen often veers into the spectacular – hallucinatory sequences, convulsive withdrawals, baroque visual flourishes. We remember Rent’s nightmare baby in Trainspotting, the frantic motel escape in Drugstore Cowboy, or the gruesome spirals of Requiem for a Dream. Yet Debra Granik’s debut feature Down to the Bone offers… →

  • 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 shot his wife and two children before taking his own life. Florence, SC (May 11): A nightclub altercation resulted in one death and six injuries. Arvin, CA (May 10): A… →

  • Inside the Criminal Mind: How Profiling Helps Catch Killers

    Psychological profiling, or criminal profiling, isn’t science fiction — it’s a vital investigative tool used by law enforcement agencies across the United States to understand and capture violent offenders. Though not always as flashy as shown on TV, real profiling uses behavioral patterns, crime scene analysis, and statistical models to narrow down suspect lists, anticipate… →

  • 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 a world where everyone has dirty hands and no one gets out clean. Whether in… →

  • 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 house, and I believe we’d all be a little safer if they weren’t so easy to get. This isn’t a political rant. If you’re a gun owner, that’s your choice… →

  • Unsolved Criminal Mysteries That Still Haunt Investigators

    Introduction In the shadowy corners of the justice system lie cases that remain unsolved for years – sometimes decades. These criminal mysteries continue to haunt the minds of investigators, journalists, and armchair detectives alike. From cryptic messages to vanishing victims, the following cases are among the most intriguing, chilling, and unsolved stories of modern crime.… →

  • The Anatomy of Fraud: How Scammers Plan, Recruit, and Execute Their Schemes

    Introduction Fraud has been a part of human society for centuries, evolving alongside technology and financial systems. While some schemes are simple confidence tricks, others are complex operations involving networks of individuals and sophisticated deception. But how exactly do these scams work? Who gets recruited into these operations, and what leads to their eventual downfall?… →

  • The Life and Legacy of Carlo Gambino: The Quiet Architect of the American Mafia

    Introduction Carlo Gambino is one of the most infamous and influential figures in American organized crime. Unlike the flashy and reckless mobsters of his era, Gambino built his empire through patience, strategy, and a strict adherence to old-school mafia principles. From his early days as a Sicilian immigrant to his rise as the boss of… →