83- 0
Dear, Hannah - Teaser
Hannah is about to receive a heartfelt letter from a long-lost friend. This letter is a tapestry woven with quirky characters, each grappling with their own turbulent lives and finding solace in their unbreakable bond.
- 0
Teaser for “Dear, Hannah”
Told with a sprinkle of humor, the story delves into the complexities of family dynamics, the intricacies of friendship, and the enduring aftermath of trauma.
- 0
Junko Furuta: Heinous Torture Murder of a Japanese Teenager
In 1988, 17-year-old Japanese student Junko Furuta was lured to a warehouse and kidnapped. Thus began a 40-day ordeal of torture, rape, and the murder of an innocent teenager.
- 0
An Open Letter to Jehovah’s Witnesses Regarding the New Shunning Policy
This article may be triggering to some. If you are a Jehovah’s Witness who disagrees with what is written, you can comment all you want, I will not waste my time responding. Peace to you.
- 0
Heidi Planck: L.A. Mom Walks Into Luxury High-Rise and Disappears
Heidi Planck was last seen on October 17, 2021, entering a luxury high-rise in Downtown Los Angeles and has not been seen since. Her dog was later found wandering these secure hallways alone.
- 0
Brianna Jayde Vibert: Michigan Mother Missing Since 2017
Brianna Vibert, mother of four, disappeared from a Flint, Michigan, gas station in July 2017.
- 0
Sarah Burton: Missouri Mother Missing Since 2018
Sarah Elizabeth Burton, mother of two, has been missing from Joplin, Missouri, since July 16, 2018.
- 0
Did Alma Come Back or Was It a Dream? - A Short Story
This story fascinates me as I’m not sure if it’s based on a real person. This was written by my great-grandmother, Minnie Louise Bumphrey, whose writings I discovered not long ago.
- 0
Amber Elizabeth Cates: 20 Years and Still Missing in Tennessee
Amber Cates went missing from Maury County, Tennessee, on April 11, 2004 at the age of 16. Two decades later, there are still no leads.
- 0
Poem for an Unknown Little Girl
While going through the family home after losing my mother to Covid, I came across the writing of my great-grandmother, Minnie Louise Bumphrey, who was a published writer and poet. This is one of her poems.
- 0
This Life - A Poem
While going through the family home after losing my mother to Covid, I came across the writing of my great-grandmother, Minnie Louise Bumphrey, who was a published writer and poet. This is one of her poems.
- 0
The Unrequited Love Story of Jim and Brianna
Get to know the story of Jim and Brianna from the My Life as I Knew It time travel series. Available on Amazon.
- 0
My Family Birthdays in Poetry
A poem I found that my great-grandmother, Minnie Louise Bumphrey, wrote back in the early 1900’s.
- 0
Finding My Passion After the Heartbreak of Infertility
My story about moving forward after infertility.
- 0
Christina Ann Battin: Teenager Missing From California Desert for 20 Years
Christina was only 14 years old when she went missing in 2003, yet there is suspiciously very little information found on her.
- 0
I’ll Come Back
A poem I found that my great-grandmother, Minnie Louise Bumphrey, wrote back in the early 1900’s. This poem was written for her children.
- 0
The Television
A poem I found that my great-grandmother, Minnie Louise Bumphrey, wrote back in the early 1900’s.
- 0
He Was a Human
A poem I found that my great-grandmother, Minnie Louise Bumphrey, wrote back in the early 1900’s.
- 0
You Don't Know Another Person's Challenges
The 2020’s have not been kind to many people.
- 0
Deanna Cremin: A Tragic and Unsolved Murder
At 17, Deanna Cremin was looking forward to a bright future when her young life was brutally taken from her.
- 0
Justice for Nicholas Barclay
Nicholas was last seen playing basketball in June of 1994. After being told to walk home from the courts he was never seen again.
- 0
Laureen Rahn: Disturbing Disappearance of a New Hampshire Teenager
In 1980, 14-year-old Laureen Rahn had dreams of becoming an actress, but she vanished from her New Hampshire home under bizarre circumstances. What little information authorities had would lead to motels in California and a teen sexual assistance hotline.
- 0
Roxanne Paltauf: Texas Woman Missing Since 2006, Boyfriend Still a Suspect
On July 7, 2006, Roxanne Paltauf stormed out of an Austin, Texas motel room following an argument with her boyfriend, Louis Walls. But despite suspicious behavior that made him a person of interest and the investigation of other suspects, there have been no arrests. Roxanne was never seen again.
- 0
Where Is Monique Christine Daniels?
Monique Christine Daniels was only 16 years old when she vanished in 1992. She is still missing.
- 0
Jennifer Kesse Case: Thoughts on the Construction Worker Theory
Before reading, please keep in mind that this is simply my personal theory and opinions. I am in no way affiliated with law enforcement, nor have I discussed any of my thoughts with law enforcement. If you disagree, feel free to do so, I only ask that you do so with respect.
- 0
Challenges of Being a Stepmom: My Unsuccessful Experience
I dated a man for several years who had four children. Being a stepmom was extremely challenging.
- 0
Darleen May Fitchett: Will Her Family Ever Have Closure?
More than 60 years has come and gone and the family of Darleen May Fitchett is still looking for answers.
- 0
Latoya Natasha Thomas: Still Missing
A young mother goes missing in Hayward, California, two days before her 25th birthday. Her boyfriend Nathan Noel is a suspect, and seven years later, he is shot dead by LAPD officers after being accused of shooting another girlfriend, Lea Aikens.
- 0
People Change
Poetry
- 0
When Stalking Leads to Murder - The Unsolved Mystery of Dorothy Jane Scott
Dorothy Jane Scott’s was stalked and murdered. Her family would to be taunted for years after.
- 0
Phoenix Coldon: Young Woman Vanishes in Missouri
Soon after 23-year-old Phoenix Lucille Coldon went missing, her abandoned car was found with the keys in the ignition and the driver’s side door ajar, sitting in traffic near an intersection. Did she run away or was she abducted?
- 0
The Disappearance of Brian Shaffer
Brian Shaffer disappeared while out with friends at a crowded bar with security cameras everywhere. Did someone take his life or did he vanish of his own accord?
- 2
Losing My Mother to Covid
Covid took my mother from me.
- 0
The Disappearance of Aubrey Dameron
A highly overlooked missing persons case.
- 2
A Significant Loss for an Ex-JW
Losing the first friend I made after walking away from a toxic belief system consuming my life.
- 0
The Rest of Me
A novel about love and starting over. Available on Amazon.
- 0
By Not Raising More Awareness, We Are Helping No One
I advise anyone that reads this piece to please keep an open mind.
- 0
My Life as I Knew It
What would you do if you were sent back in time for some unknown reason? When Brianna woke up this morning she was faced with that very question; waking up in an apartment 3,000 miles from her home & 17 years in the past. Available on Amazon.
- 8
My Muse
How often do we meet them and do they ever leave us?
- 8
Giving Your Heart
A poem about heartbreak.
- 4
When You Are the Last Person on Earth
Coping with being the only person you know who is childless.
- 5
Life, As Is
The second book in the My Life as I Knew It time travel series. Available on Amazon.
- 11
My Short-Lived Life at Being Perfect
Brenda shares her story of being raised in a religious cult, struggling to accept what her devout family believes. Eventually marrying an abusive member with a position of authority in her church, Brenda struggles to extricate herself from this dominating religious group. Available on Amazon.
- 30
What to Know About the Decision to Stop Trying to Conceive
Many infertile couples have had to set aside their dream of having a family. When do you decide to stop hoping? What is the best response when someone shares this news with you?
- 17
The Outside Looking In
Don't ever assume you know what goes on behind closed doors.
- 26
Linda Lovelace - The Evil That Led a Young Girl to Become an Adult Film Star
This article has nothing to do with my views on pornography. This is about the effects of abuse on ones self-esteem and how it could lead people to do things they normally wouldn't.
- 11
More Than Divine - The Story of Harris Glenn Milstead aka "Divine"
The not-so-pretty story of a beautiful legend.
- 28
The Pangolin: The Most Endangered and Overlooked Mammal Who Needs Our Help!
The most endangered mammal you've probably have never seen.
- 17
The Cruelty Behind the Most Expensive Coffee in the World
Kopi Luwak, also known as “civet coffee,” is primarily manufactured and produced in Indonesia and is regarded the rarest and most expensive coffee in the world, easily costing as much as $300 USD per pound and up to $100 USD per cup. Although...
- 24
Animal Hoarding: When Someone's Love for Animals Becomes an Unhealthy Addiction
In the United States, between 900 and 2,000 cases of animal hoarding are reported every year.
- 16
The Appalling Practice of Soring
Help stop this inhumane practice.
- 17
"One More Time"
"We become sad in the first place because we have nothing stirring to do..."
- 14
The Revolving Door
A short story. Available on Amazon.
- 1
His Journal
A friendship is drastically changed.
- 14
What Just Happened?
Saying the wrong thing?
- 15
Date Night
A flash fiction romance.
- 9
Victimizing the Victim? How One Religion Handles the Matter of Abuse
This article contains quotes from directly from the publications of a well-known religion on the matters of rape and child sexual abuse.
- 15
What Exactly is a Cult and Who Is Susceptible to Them?
How to identify a cult and why anyone would get involved.
- 16
Movies for Valentine's Day That Won't Make You Sick
A few of my favorite that are perfect for those of us not into Valentine's Day!
- 38
Life as an Outcast
Growing up a Jehovah's Witness. Why it is so difficult to create a new life for yourself when you leave this religion.
- 0
Sometimes It's Best to Say Nothing!
What to say and what not to say to someone you know who is going through the pain of infertility.
- 7
The Fabulous Miss Holly Golightly
Why Holly Golightly is one of my favorite characters in literature.
- 9
Richard Ramirez: From Childhood Trauma to Night Stalker
Between 1984 and 1985, serial killer Richard Ramirez tortured more than 25 victims, expressing no remorse for his brutal crimes. The details of his young life—including the influence of a mentally unhinged, violent uncle—potentially shed light on why he killed.