Why is modern culture so fearful of crime, but also fascinated by it? Why do the details of a gruesome murder, rape, or other heinous crime hold our attention? For years, psychologists and criminologists have tried to answer these questions, but thus far no one has been able to come up with a solid explanation. We are both seemingly seduced and repulsed by these acts of rebellion against the morals of society. Every day we are bombarded with crime stories, whether it's in the newspaper, on television, radio, or our computer. Some of these crimes are inconspicuous and easily forgotten, while others linger forever in our collective memory because of their shock and horror. This week in crime history will examine this seedy underworld with weekly installments of historical true crime stories. Michael Thomas Barry is the author of numerous books that include Murder & Mayhem 52 Crimes that Shocked Early California, 1849-1949. He is also a columnist for CrimeMagazine.com.

five seconds of summer preferences :) all written by me

When Mandy moved away from her home state to get a new job, be closer to her Aunt and have a new life she never ever expected what happened to her to be real. All she wanted was a fresh new start....

These are just one shorts that I did about the boys. If you have any ideas comment and I'll try and make it happen

Everyone deserves love and I spent my whole life looking for it. I finally found it in someone I never thought would love me back.

Third and final book to the Boy next door and the Girl next door. Zoey's and Brian's life together has its up's and down's. How will they learn to cope with their problems and do it together?

Emily hates Mondays. Yet fate pairs up with a cat named Benjamin to give her what she really needs. But will Q ever find out about Emily's secret past?

Julie Stobart had no idea when she walked into the pet store that her life was being changed forever. She quickly learned, you never know who you'll meet, you never know when love will strike, or who it will strike with. The heart wants what the heart wants.

I've known him since kindergarten, hated him. High school? Yeah, not as much but we never talked. But, when I ran into him that day, changed my life. I never thought that this would happen, no, we were perfect in sync together two peas in a pod. He saved my life, and I'm forever grateful, for you, Brian Quinn.

Three words... They're not 'I love you'. They're 'forever and always'. Brian Quinn Love Story / Fan Fiction