Published in Heroes of History·5 days agoMember-onlyThe Plot To Destroy A PresidentThe Iran Hostage Crisis is said to have destroyed Carter’s presidency but who was behind it? — President Jimmy Carter’s term was littered with many crises. Most of them were handled with the utmost care and showed the American public that he was a leader. There was one situation, though, that undermined everything and turned his legacy into a laughing stock. On November 4, 1979, a group…History5 min readHistory5 min read
Published in CrimeBeat·Mar 17Member-onlyTwo Flames Of LoveA love triangle takes a deadly turn — Nikki and Chad Entzel seemed to be a happy couple. They married young and put on a public display of happiness. But when they were at home, things were different. Arguments erupted over everything and they seemed to be on the verge of breaking up. Part of the reason for…True Crime5 min readTrue Crime5 min read
Published in Heroes of History·Mar 13Member-onlyA Home Run For Lizzie MurphyShe wanted to play baseball, she broke barriers — Lizzie Murphy did not set out to shatter the glass ceiling in sports. All she wanted to do was play baseball with her friends. However, what she ended up doing changed the way America’s pastime was played and viewed by the audience. The journey started in 1896 when she was…History4 min readHistory4 min read
Published in CrimeBeat·Mar 10Member-onlyA Conspiracy Of FamilyThey hated one another until murder brought them together — Aaron Smith was surprised when officials at the Cleveland, Tennessee post office asked him to open a package in front of them in 1997. The return address was in Atlanta (later found to be fictitious) but postmarked in Miami. …True Crime6 min readTrue Crime6 min read
Published in Heroes of History·Mar 9Member-onlyFrank Sinatra and Ava Gardner’s Scandalous LoveThe couple redefined celebrity in the 1940s and 1950s — Frank Sinatra was a married man the first time he saw Ava Gardner. Still, he told friends that he would marry her. That she was the prettiest woman that he ever set his eyes on. His wife would not be an issue, he assured those who listened. Ava was also…History5 min readHistory5 min read
Published in CrimeBeat·Mar 1Member-onlyThe High Note Of A Femme FataleHis wife claimed she stalked him, she claimed he assaulted her — On February 26, 1925, John Bagnano came out of the Palace Movie Theater. He’d enjoyed the show with a few friends and planned on going home to see his wife. …True Crime7 min readTrue Crime7 min read
Published in CrimeBeat·Feb 23Member-onlyThe Final Crimes Of H.H. HolmesHis last scheme was his boldest — Most people know the name Dr. Henry Howard Holmes (aka H.H. Holmes). He was a notorious serial killer. Estimates of how many people he murdered vary from a low of 10 to a high of more than 200. A lot of people might also know him from his so-called “Murder…True Crime6 min readTrue Crime6 min read
Published in CrimeBeat·Feb 19Member-onlyLove, Money, And A Ridiculous HeistHe wanted more money and a new lover — Fact is stranger than fiction. It’s an adage that authors are reminded of every time they read a news story. Many spend months attempting to make their plot seem realistic and logical, but then some real-life event happens that makes them reconsider everything. The story of David Ghantt and the…True Crime5 min readTrue Crime5 min read
Published in CrimeBeat·Feb 16Member-onlyThe Real Trauma Of DeepfakeA popular female streamer is dealing with a controversy that she didn’t see coming and not of her making — The internet has changed a lot of things over the years. There are more ways to keep in contact with friends and loved ones. Searching for information is not just a click away from the fingertips. And there’s something for every kink. Except some of the pictures are not real…True Crime5 min readTrue Crime5 min read
Published in Harsh Light Fiction·Feb 13Member-onlyMimicA group of adventurers encounters a diabolical problem. — “Last time I was around this many people, it was an orgy!” Gramorn Songsteel yelled as he buried his sword into one of the Trieflin Assassins. The assassin stumbled back, eyes wide as the blue life-blood oozed from the wound. She fell to the ground, mouth forming a perfect ‘O’…Fiction31 min readFiction31 min read
