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THE BEST OF TRUE CRIMES IN AMERICA

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True crime is all around us, these days. From podcasts to television shows to movies  and conventions, it's practically in the air we breathe. It's the true crime junkies' world-we're all just living in it.
But why do we hunger so powerfully for these stories? Why are we willing to commit hours of our lives to them, whether they appear on the page or on the screen? When it comes to literary true crime, these stories grip us unlike any other genre. For every suspense novel that shocks and awes readers, there are real life stories that make those fictions seem tame and predictable.
True crime is a loaded genre: the best authors do not sensationalize violence and human suffering, but they provide context and depth to the crimes they study. Many of them highlight the fallibility of the legal system and the ruinous forces of internalized racism and misogyny.
In these excellent books, we're reminded that true crime does not simply consist of a neatly constructed narrative with a criminal mastermind and heroic detectives and ideal victims. Life, and crimes, are so much messier than that. We've rounded up some of our favorites, which cover a wide swath of crimes highlighting a wide swath of societal origins and implications.All Rights Reserved

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Stalked By A Serial Killer by NotCrazyYaJustStupid

"How do you feel now, Morgan?" She says, more pointing something out than asking a question. She grabs hold of my wrists and tightens them. If I could see properly I could swear I see them turn purple. "I could beat you to the bone, right here, right now, till you die from your injuries. But, I won't. You will die. Maybe not today, maybe not in a month, but you will." Well, obviously I'm going to die. Humans don't live forever. "Wonder why?" "No, and I really don't care." She answers anyway. "Because we have the power, the people, and the weapons to do it. Face it, you're defenseless against us." I feel some blood flooding my mouth, so I, being a perfectly nice person, spit it in her face. That doesn't faze her at all. "I have the strength and intelligence, something you clearly don't have. Whatever y'all do to me, it won't break me. I will put up a hell of a fight before losing. I will fight, and I will win." I turn over and look at her fellow companions. "Even if I die doing it." "Is that a risk you're willing to take?" ____________________________________ 17 year old Morgan Peters is an average girl living life. When she goes on a trip to Rio de Janeiro to watch the FIFA finals with a few friends, a serial killer committing massacres joins in on the sporty fun and shows the thousands of fans what true adrenaline is. After the games and a few bumps along the way, she returns to her hometown, and shortly starts receiving suspicious texts from an unknown number. She figures that it appears she has a stalker on her hands. Can she live with a stalker? Or will it get more mendacious, chaotic and deadly? Follow Morgan and her best friends as love sparks, secrets get released, and betrayal of family floods through their veins. ALL NAMES, INCIDENTS, AND SOME EVENTS ARE PURELY FICTIONAL! OTHERS MAY BE COINCIDENTAL. All rights reserved.

All Black Wedding by frankensteinreaper

This is not no Billy Idol White Wedding. Everything is so dark nowadays. It's so many events that's going around in the world, I'm trying to keep up. But it's just so many deep dark death's and violence. I love to find it gruesome in a way for so many reasons. Everyone is here for some dark and maybe some gruesome shit. Just make sure y'all keep up before the clock runs out and y'all miss everything left here. (December 20th 2019)

Killing Chris by Nick3278

The darkest hour is incorrectly referenced as being an hour, or sixty minutes long, when in fact the majority of people would agree the darkest hour often references a great chunk of time. My darkest hour began with the first kill in a chain of serial murders. This isn't just any murder story, there is no "final girl" emerging from the fire and blood the killer left in his wake. the past, no matter how hard we try running always comes back to teach us its lessons. I've tried for many years forgetting the blood soaked pavement under the carved bodies of the people I loved. I think about the friends I lost. And how the killer is still out there. As the end approaches I fear that I'll never get the time to tell my story. With death itself breathing down my neck Ill start from the beginning...At the first incident. **** WARNING**** This book contains chapters that younger readers and people who struggle with mental health may find disturbing or triggering. This includes things like written talks about depression and suicide. It is never my intention to make people feel worse and if you are struggling to find resources please reach out or contact the national helpline at (810-662-4357)

Burnt Blood: The Werewolf Within by Demon_Wolf_Detective

His best friend is shot dead, and the world thinks Metropolitan Police Officer George Reynolds did it. They were in the one place that should've been safe, their police station. At least it was until aspiring detective George Reynolds came lucid from another blackout. Blood pools tantalisingly across the floor and there's two bullet holes in the wall. His best friend, officer Chris Wells is dead and George finds himself with the body and no memory of how. Only a tape recorder and a locker key for a clue. It's a dangerous game, from a lifetime of planning, rigged to make George look guilty and force him to remember what he really is and what he went through as a child. A pure born werewolf. Kidnapped from his real family to be experimented on. George gets dangled on strings by the killer puppet master and taken on a haunting journey never to be forgotten again. Made to relive the past trauma of a tragic fire that took the lives of the family that tortured him. Bodies continue to fall, all framed to fit the murderous narrative of an elaborate plot for revenge. When he finally remembers, when he's finally broken, another unique side to George wakes. So does a dark new world from the shadows. George learns the painful truth, and none of it is good. Nobody saw the real killer coming or expected that it could be someone they trusted. It will take everything George has to save his friends, new and old. Nobody will be the same. Nor will their view of the world. Its rife with the supernatural. **** Cover made on Canva Pro. [[word count: 114,000 words]] Warning Contains Murder, blood, demons, satanic worship, down-to-earth werewolf/demon wolf, guns, dead bodies, and talk of foster care may trigger. Ghosts. Tormenting nightmares.

The Fight I kept within Me by Tabatha1998brown

Tell me, Lord, why me? Dealing with this pain and misery. The weight of the world on my shoulders is killing me, trying to provide for me and my family. The devil is content and focused on stopping me guess it is like back in the day where we all sin. I am focusing on a higher power just changing what's within but it's hard. I wish I would have known it from the start instead of being born into this world with a permanent scar. "Thou shall not kill but you see the killing is daily innocent blood being spilled from aborted babies. Shit is crazy but this is the life that you made for me a permanent pavement." I walk I let my light shine but I am steady stuck in the dark this never-ending story of conquering and amazing glory is this what you really wanted for me? I'm asking will I ever see better days lonely nights on my knees I prayed but do you hear my cry or look and nod your head and walk by but fuck it you know I tried just have mercy on me when I die. HIGHEST RANKING #2-Most guiding 2021 #3-most engaging 2021 #9-most uplifting 2021 #22-write my life 2021

Rule and Ruin by waonder

Rule my heart, ruin my life. Two enemies learn that before the sweet taste of revenge, comes the bitterness of love.

Fear made flesh by Konovalova_Sofia

Agree, each of us is afraid of the darkness, or rather, of what hides there: under-the-bed monsters, ghosts, and forest creatures. But we must always remember that the most terrifying monster has always been, is, and will be a human being. But what if we mix all of this? Here, you will find stories... truly terrifying stories that could happen to any of us, horrors of our reality, which can be explained not only from a scientific perspective but also from something else, something otherworldly... and that will be the scariest part. Here, mysticism and real life will blend together, intertwining each tale like a red thread, allowing you to choose your own explanation for the story you've read. These are not stories based on real events... this is real events. Or could it just be a lie?) The choice is yours to make.

CROSSOVER (ENG) by Legacy_Vixen

⚠️ READ THE WARNINGS BELOW ⚠️ - - Raven is a former F.B.I. agent and her career has been challenged by one case that changed the trajectory of her life. However, unfinished business always comes back in ways you never expected. For her, it did the day Raven's sister - Harper -got missing. Trying to find her sister, Raven has to snap back to being an agent and find the culprit behind Harper's kidnapping. Along with that, she has to deal with the mystery of the partner she is paired up with and face her past along the way. - - ⚠️ STORY IS STRICTLY 18+ ⚠️ ‼️ Story remains strong language, explicit scenes, physical and psychological torture, sexual context, using weapons; ‼️ Romance does not have traditional romance elements and love does not have traditional meaning. There is no right main interest or "right person" in the story. DO NOT ROMANTICIZE TOXIC BEHAVIOR AND BONDS CREATED THROUGHOUT THE STORY!!! ‼️ There will be mentioned "system" several times which will criticize the Federal Agency. There will be mentions of riches and benefits of it. The story also contains political content, but not too heavily; ‼️ Actions that are taken by the characters are simple survival instincts. There is no "right decision" as all of them are made in the circumstances characters find themselves in.

Forgotten Tales by SoroyaGray

This is a novel filled with short stories I've written. I wanted to share them with someone, so what better way than to share them here? The stories go from romance, suspense, action, and adventure as well as other genres. I hope you enjoy these short stories! Will contain ideas of: Mental Health, Suicide, Death, Love, Hate, Loneliness as well as other dark themes that may not be for people who are used to hearing or seeing things like this. Viewer Discretion is advised. Also, if you need to reach out to someone about anything you are going through, my DMS is always open no matter what. So don't hesitate to contact me if you need to talk, find resources to help you, or other coping mechanisms. There are also hotlines that you can call. Suicide Prevention Line: 1-800-273-8255 Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-4673 Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233 Substance Abuse Helpline: 1-800-662-4357 Self-Harm Textline: Text "Connect" to 741741 Don't hesitate to ask for help. You are needed. Someone's life is better with you in it. You won't feel this way forever. Things will get better.

Case Study by Heavenly_Elora

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Stalked By A Serial Killer

"How do you feel now, Morgan?" She says, more pointing something out than asking a question. She grabs hold of my wrists and tightens them. If I could see properly I could swear I see them turn purple. "I could beat you to the bone, right here, right now, till you die from your injuries. But, I won't. You will die. Maybe not today, maybe not in a month, but you will." Well, obviously I'm going to die. Humans don't live forever. "Wonder why?" "No, and I really don't care." She answers anyway. "Because we have the power, the people, and the weapons to do it. Face it, you're defenseless against us." I feel some blood flooding my mouth, so I, being a perfectly nice person, spit it in her face. That doesn't faze her at all. "I have the strength and intelligence, something you clearly don't have. Whatever y'all do to me, it won't break me. I will put up a hell of a fight before losing. I will fight, and I will win." I turn over and look at her fellow companions. "Even if I die doing it." "Is that a risk you're willing to take?" ____________________________________ 17 year old Morgan Peters is an average girl living life. When she goes on a trip to Rio de Janeiro to watch the FIFA finals with a few friends, a serial killer committing massacres joins in on the sporty fun and shows the thousands of fans what true adrenaline is. After the games and a few bumps along the way, she returns to her hometown, and shortly starts receiving suspicious texts from an unknown number. She figures that it appears she has a stalker on her hands. Can she live with a stalker? Or will it get more mendacious, chaotic and deadly? Follow Morgan and her best friends as love sparks, secrets get released, and betrayal of family floods through their veins. ALL NAMES, INCIDENTS, AND SOME EVENTS ARE PURELY FICTIONAL! OTHERS MAY BE COINCIDENTAL. All rights reserved.