fact or fiction

Is it fact or merely fiction? Fact or Fiction explores the myths and beliefs we hold about copycat killers, eyewitnesses testimony, what makes a murderer and more.

"Ashes in the Wind"
The morning of November 14th began like any other in the bustling city of Riyanpur. The streets buzzed with life — schoolchildren rushed with backpacks flopping, vendors shouted their daily deals, and the scent of cardamom tea wafted through narrow alleys. For Amina, a 34-year-old teacher, it was the start of a typical Thursday. She kissed her 7-year-old son Aarav goodbye, promising to be back by lunchtime.
By Bishal Chakraborty about a year ago in Criminal
The Murder Suspicion
It was a cold winter evening when the peace of Ridgewood Town was shattered. In a small house at the edge of the forest, a man named Mr. Saeed was found dead. He was a quiet, wealthy writer who mostly kept to himself. People respected him but didn’t know much about his personal life.
By Muhammad Hayatabout a year ago in Criminal
Chasing Evelyn: A Lost Person's Tale from the 1950s (Part 1)
Chapter One: The Letter That Shouldn't Have Been Read July 14th, 1956, Chicago. The mail room at Illinois Central Depot was a dull place, filled with rubber stamps, packets, and tired men passing the time. Daniel Whitmore, 33, sat at his desk, sorting through the mail. But his mind wasn’t on his work. It was somewhere else—somewhere that wasn’t easy to reach. There was a nagging feeling in his gut, a sense that something big was about to happen, but he didn’t know what.
By Srayan Chowdhuryabout a year ago in Criminal
Frozen Secrets: The Dyatlov Pass Mystery That Still Haunts the World
There are places on Earth where silence feels heavier. Where wind howls like a warning and snow whispers secrets you’re not meant to know. The Dyatlov Pass, a remote stretch of the Ural Mountains in Russia, is one of those places. In 1959, it became the site of one of the most chilling mysteries in modern history — the unexplained deaths of nine experienced hikers, whose bodies were found scattered across the mountainside in a state that defies logic, science, and sanity.
By Nuhan Habibabout a year ago in Criminal
Code Red
The rain hit the pavement like shattered glass, bouncing off the cracked concrete of East Bridge Street — a road locals called The Split. On one end, the neon lights of liquor stores flickered beside rundown apartments filled with people who’d stopped trusting sirens. On the other, the towering police precinct stood like a fortress, clean and unapproachable, as if untouched by the city it claimed to protect.
By Hamdan Khanabout a year ago in Criminal
Fourth Wing
What if your biggest fear becomes the path to your greatest destiny? In Fourth Wing, bestselling author Rebecca Yarros brings you into a thrilling world of dragons, battles, secrets, and strength a story filled with adventure, danger, love, and a heroine who refuses to back down.
By Muhammad Hayatabout a year ago in Criminal
Is a Global Recession Inevitable? U.S. Tariff Risks You Need to Know
Introduction: The Unseen Threat to the Global Economy The world economy is facing a precarious moment, and most of us don’t even realize it. Rising trade tensions, particularly the new U.S. tariff policies, are triggering a global recession risk that could shake the very foundation of the economy. But what exactly does this mean for businesses, workers, and governments? In this article, we’ll explore how U.S. tariff policies are impacting global trade, why the risk of recession is higher than ever, and what steps need to be taken to prevent economic collapse.
By The 1%about a year ago in Criminal
Never Lie
Never Lie by Frieda McFadden is a psychological thriller that will keep readers on the edge of their seats from the first page to the last. With a story full of twists, secrets, and psychological tension, this book takes readers on a wild ride into the minds of its complex characters. Packed with suspense and mystery, Never Lie is the perfect choice for anyone who loves a story filled with shocking revelations and heart stopping moments.
By Muhammad Hayatabout a year ago in Criminal
"The mood music isn't good": Reeves' extremely affluent escape is a complete failure
By hanging out with finance ministers in Washington and sharing photos of herself with Wall Street billionaires online, Rachel Reeves loves to portray herself as a friend of the world's elite.
By Francis Damiabout a year ago in Criminal
Meta Faces Lawsuits in Ghana Over Harm to Content Moderators: A Human Cost of the Digital Age
Meta, the tech giant behind Facebook and Instagram, is once more being asked hard questions about how it treats the invisible people who keep our online spaces safe, this time from Ghana. In Accra, a group of former content moderators is preparing to take legal action, not for money alone, but to seek justice for the silent wounds they carry from the traumatic content they had to police every day.
By Srayan Chowdhuryabout a year ago in Criminal
Jail Journal: Page 23. Content Warning.
When I get out of here, I think about who I should contact but, I think I'll need a day to just catch up to probably all the missing messages and what not that probably are stacking up. I'll probably consider reaching out to people the following day. I am also considering changing my phone number after I leave as well.
By Kayla McIntoshabout a year ago in Criminal
LoC Remains Tense; J&K Parties Caution Against Demolition Drive. Content Warning. AI-Generated.
Srinagar, April 27, 2025 — Tensions continue to simmer along the Line of Control (LoC) as intermittent ceasefire violations, troop movements, and heightened alertness mark the fragile atmosphere between India and Pakistan. Meanwhile, within Jammu and Kashmir, political parties are raising serious concerns over a sweeping demolition drive being carried out by the administration, warning that such measures could further alienate the already distressed population.
By Ranaabout a year ago in Criminal