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The End of Bernie Madoff: Money, Mental Health, and Suicide
“Bernie Madoff, infamous Ponzi schemer, has died,” a CNN notification on my phone alerted me, reminding me not of the magnitude of his Ponzi scheme, but of the lives that were lost. I ignored the news for a bit, continuing to write and enjoy my morning coffee, before entering “Bernie Madoff” into Google. A deep dive ensued, and when I finally closed my browser, my feelings remained the same, if not more palpable, apathetic to the financial losses but immensely saddened by the inane loss of life.
By catchafrisbie5 years ago in Criminal
Poisoned Paradise
“This way for your table,” the host says as he smiles at the couple in front of him. The girl, a cute American in her early 20’s with curly blonde hair who obviously had never been very far from home, has her arms wrapped around the arm of a handsome local boy. She had dreamt many times about doing this but had always talked herself out of it, but now finally she was here.
By Daniel J Price5 years ago in Criminal
Merlot is a girls best friend!
It wasn’t a date. At least not to Gaylor. But so it seemed to be imagined by a burly bear-like creature blocking her crossing of borders from one side of town, to another. An unavoidable falling domino on a dark trail through undetected pungency of a packs' marked stamping ground.
By Shayley Blair5 years ago in Criminal
Navigating the Disability Process
There may have come a time when you or someone you know can no longer work. Maybe there has been an accident, an illness or protracted injury/healing process. The process to start disability benefits can either be as short as a few months to years. There are many variables that can help or hurt your case. What is listed here are tips to consider before and during the application process. When in doubt, you should always consult a disability attorney.
By Becky Howell5 years ago in Criminal
Story Prompts: #2
Prompt: No windows, no doors, not a single crack in the wall as far as I could tell. I had woken in this white room minutes or hours before -time seemed to have stalled- and hadn’t heard a sound. If this was a dream, it wasn’t like any dream I’d had before. No, this was very real. All at once. . .
By Shyan Apple5 years ago in Criminal
Looks that Kill
The moment Kyle laid eyes on her, he knew she was the one. Her lithe form was silhouetted against the starlit sky, and her auburn hair seemed to burn with the intensity of an ember. She was seated on a blanket spread across the grass in the quiet stillness of the park.
By Robin Laurinec5 years ago in Criminal
Unfinished Business
“POLICE OPEN UP!” The banging grew louder and I could hear the wood on the door begin to crack. He finished gathering his belongings and quickly ran over to me grabbing my throat and whispered in my ear “This could have been over. You could have been at peace.” His grip on my throat began to tighten. The knife was still buried in my side and it left me weak but still, I tried to pry at his hands. “Please,” I begged horsley“ Shut up! This all could have been over but that stupid neighbor of yours. And please believe I would love to stay and finish our little game but I would rather take my time. I hate being rushed. Until next time my love.” I began to see spots and I finally felt my consciousness slip.
By Emma Berrier5 years ago in Criminal
Unfinished Business
“POLICE OPEN UP!” The banging grew louder and I could hear the wood on the door begin to crack. He finished gathering his belongings and quickly ran over to me grabbing my throat and whispered in my ear “This could have been over. You could have been at peace.” His grip on my throat began to tighten. The knife was still buried in my side and it left me weak but still, I tried to pry at his hands. “Please,” I begged horsley“ Shut up! This all could have been over but that stupid neighbor of yours. And please believe I would love to stay and finish our little game but I would rather take my time. I hate being rushed. Until next time my love.” I began to see spots and I finally felt my consciousness slip.
By Emma Berrier5 years ago in Criminal
Alleged serial killer in Baton Rouge tried for 'four-day streak of terror'
Three mighty thunderclaps shattered the tranquility of the Anderson house on placid Sandy Ridge Drive in the Hickory Ridge area of Baton Rouge. It was around midnight, September 11, 2017.
By Real Monsters 5 years ago in Criminal
The Bloodthirsty Vampire of Nuremberg.
Throughout history, many crimes have been committed that are strange, bizarre, and weird. Many of them are forgotten soon, while others are etched in memory for decades. The story narrated is of a man who committed murders desiring to become handsome and popular.
By DEEPAK SETHI5 years ago in Criminal
