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Broken: The Secrets That Kill (Part 1)
I lay awake at night. Thinking, always thinking. I messed up bad, but I'm not sure if it is worse for me or them. It could be both, but it's eating me up inside. It consumes me day and night. I can't concentrate on anything but that stupid stupid mistake I made. I wanted things to get better for everyone. I wanted to protect them and myself—myself more. Hell, they weren't going through it I was. I just knew it would be only a matter of time before it started to be them, too. It's been two weeks, and so far no one has found him dead... or alive, which is what everyone's hoping. Except me. I know the truth. I hope he stays where he is forever and rots. He deserves it. Shit, so do I. It's all his fault. He never should have come into my room...
By Brittney Washington7 years ago in Criminal
Best Books About American Prisons to Make You Rethink the System
Stories oftentimes capture our hearts by portraying themes that teach us deep fundamentals about either human or spiritual capacities. These details can range anywhere from the simple and mundane, to the extraordinary and controversial. Some of the most profound tales often challenge the political, social, or overall structure of human relation.
By George Herman7 years ago in Criminal
Modern Day Slavery: Human Trafficking
The United States 13th Amendment declares “Neither slavery nor involuntary servitude, except as a punishment whereof the party shall have been duly convicted, shall exist within the United States, or any other place subject to their jurisdiction.”
By Amilie Héroux7 years ago in Criminal
Creepiest True Crime Movies on Netflix
True crime explores the darkest, most twisted corners of the human mind — and that's what makes it such an incredibly terrifying genre. In fact, if you think about it, a typical true crime documentary is logically scarier than the best horror movies ever made simply because the "monsters" in true crime are real people.
By Cato Conroy7 years ago in Criminal
The Day I Almost Got Shot by a Homeless Man
It was about 5 p.m. on an October afternoon. I was early for work so I decided to hang out at the coffee shop downstairs. A friend of mine was working so I decided to chat with him. He wanted to step outside for a cigarette so I followed. I was trying to quit so I thought this would be a good test of willpower if I could refuse a cigarette. I refused and chewed gum.
By Anik Marchand7 years ago in Criminal
Bad Feeling
It was casual day, a sunny Wednesday. I was just sitting in a restaurant eating my food. Now let’s go back a little earlier and let me tell you about a weird thing I had. I woke up this morning feeling tired as usual. As I was getting ready, I felt like something bad was gonna happen today. After trying to shake that feeling off, I walked outside and made my way to the bus stop. Along the ride, I saw a restaurant and decided that I will visit it after school.
By Paul Zheng7 years ago in Criminal