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.
Alice Kyteler: Ireland’s First Witch Trial and the Origins of European Witchcraft Persecution
In 1324, long before the infamous witch trials of Salem or Bamberg, a wealthy Irish noblewoman named Alice Kyteler became the central figure in one of Europe’s earliest recorded witchcraft trials. Her story is a revealing look at medieval attitudes toward power, gender, and fear of the occult.
By Wade Wainio9 months ago in Criminal
6 May Attack On Pakistan 2025
**India’s Unprovoked Attack on Pakistan: A Grave Violation of Sovereignty** On May 6, 2024, India once again violated Pakistan’s sovereignty by launching an unprovoked attack across the Line of Control (LoC), targeting innocent civilians and military personnel. This aggressive act is not an isolated incident but part of a persistent pattern of Indian aggression aimed at destabilizing Pakistan. The attack underscores India’s disregard for international law, regional peace, and the lives of civilians. Pakistan, as always, showed restraint but also demonstrated its capability to defend its borders with full force. This article examines the implications of India’s latest aggression, the historical context of such violations, and Pakistan’s justified stance in the face of relentless hostility.
By Saad Sunain9 months ago in Criminal
India–Pakistan Tensions Rise
A deadly militant attack in Indian-administered Kashmir has reignited long-standing tensions between South Asia’s two nuclear-armed neighbors, India and Pakistan. The incident, which claimed the lives of 26 individuals—mostly Hindus—has triggered a new wave of diplomatic, military, and geopolitical unease in the region.
By Masood Zahid9 months ago in Criminal
The Silence Below the Floorboards
The Silence Below the Floorboards “Some secrets don’t stay buried—especially when they remember your name.” By A. There is a certain quiet that doesn’t come with peace. It hums in the spaces between ticking clocks and creaking beams. It isn’t silence at all—it’s memory, waiting.
By Qaisar Jan9 months ago in Criminal
Houthis maintain pressure on Israel as US launches more strikes on Yemen
the United States of America. In spite of the United States' intensification of its military intervention in Yemen, the Houthis, a powerful rebel group in Yemen, have maintained their campaign against Israel and intensified Yemeni airstrikes. This situation exemplifies the growing complexity of regional geopolitics, in which smaller, local conflicts are increasingly intertwined with larger, global objectives. Houthi attacks rise during the Israel-Gaza War. The Houthis, officially known as Ansar Allah, have increased their missile and drone attacks on international vessels and Israel in the Red Sea. The Israeli military reported intercepting a missile launched from Yemen on May 3, 2025, one of several such incidents that have occurred recently. The Houthis claimed responsibility for Israel's ongoing offensive in Gaza, claiming that their actions were in support of Palestinians.
By Sayem Khan9 months ago in Criminal
Understanding the Israel-Palestine War
The Israel-Palestine war is one of the most talked-about conflicts in the world. It has been going on for many years and affects millions of people, especially in a small region called Gaza and the West Bank. To truly understand this war, we need to learn more about the people living through it — including the Palestinians — and see their hopes, struggles, and dreams.
By Masood Zahid9 months ago in Criminal
"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 9 months 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 Hayat9 months 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 Chowdhury9 months 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 Habib9 months 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 Khan9 months 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 Hayat9 months ago in Criminal
