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Ashes and Evidence . Content Warning. AI-Generated.
Ashes and Evidence "Some Crimes Don’t Burn Away" The phrase "Ashes and Evidence" is evocative and layered, making it a compelling title for a crime story. It immediately conjures imagery of destruction—specifically, fire—and the remnants that are left behind. Ashes symbolize loss, finality, or an attempt to erase something completely. Fire is often used in crime fiction to hide evidence: arson as a cover-up, a metaphor for rage or chaos, or even as a twisted symbol of rebirth and transformation. Meanwhile, "Evidence" is cold, methodical, and factual. It's what detectives cling to when everything else is chaos. The juxtaposition of these two words—one destructive and chaotic, the other forensic and logical—immediately signals tension, mystery, and a deeper story that’s waiting to be unearthed.
By Izaz khan 1210 months ago in Criminal
password: yesterday
Rain traced jagged paths down the tall windows of the penthouse office. The city was a smear of neon and shadow below. Detective Kiara Edison stared at the glowing monitor in front of her. One login prompt. One blinking cursor. One word between her and the truth.
By E. hasan10 months ago in Criminal
The Fall of Ajmal
In the northeastern reaches of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK), Pakistan, nestled among scenic hills that serve as a gateway to the mountainous regions of the province, lies a quiet village. From this serene land emerged a boy named Ajmal, born into a devout and honorable family. His upbringing was rooted in strong religious and moral values, and his parents groomed him with utmost care and affection.
By Zain Ali Khan10 months ago in Criminal
The Last Room. Content Warning. AI-Generated.
The Last Room Subtitle: Some doors should never be opened. --- The hallway stretched on longer than it should have. Ahmad felt it the moment he stepped into the corridor—an unnatural stillness, like the air had been holding its breath for years. He was only supposed to inspect the old dormitory building before it was demolished. A favor for his uncle, who ran the property firm handling the clearance. Simple. Quick. In and out.
By AHMAD`S ECHO10 months ago in Criminal
Israel says it will expand its offensive across most of Gaza
Israel's defence minister has announced its military will soon "vigorously" expand its offensive throughout most of Gaza.
By MriduL HassaN10 months ago in Criminal
Murder of Innocence: Are our children safe?
Child Protection: A Heartbreaking Incident Today we are sharing with you a painful and heartbreaking incident, which not only tears the heart but also makes every parent ask the question: "Are we really able to protect our children?"
By X Crime10 months ago in Criminal
The Fires of Madness: The Horrific History of Witch Burning . Content Warning.
Few images in history are as chilling as that of a woman—or sometimes a man—bound to a stake, flames licking at their flesh as an eager crowd watches. The witch trials of the early modern period were not mere superstition; they were a perfect storm of fear, religious fanaticism, and sadistic justice. Behind the folklore of broomsticks and black cats lies a much darker truth: the torture and execution of thousands of innocent people accused of consorting with the Devil.
By E. hasan10 months ago in Criminal
The Road Back
In the busy streets of a city named Armanpur, there lived a man named Rafiq. People whispered about him, called him names, and avoided his path. He was known as a criminal. He had been to jail twice—for stealing and fighting. People feared him.
By Nihal Khan10 months ago in Criminal
A Scream in the Midnight
Chapter One: The Dark Beginning The night was pitch black in the village of Glenora, where the villagers gathered around a fire flickering in front of the scattered stone cottages. The cold was biting, the sky heavy with clouds, and the wind howled as if trying to rip the souls from their bodies. Glenora was an ancient, isolated village, surrounded by legends and tales about an abandoned mansion on a high hill, a place no one dared to approach after sunset. It was said that this mansion once belonged to the Finebrook family, known for their wealth and power in past centuries, but their end was rumored to be both catastrophic and bloody.
By mohamed elsayed10 months ago in Criminal
Causes of the Russia-Ukraine war
Russia’s growing influence in Ukraine is crucial to reviving its great power status, pursuing its ambitions in a non-threatening way, and undermining Western efforts to avoid a new Cold War. Putin has been expressing his intention for more than 30 years to establish a vast Russian-dominated security zone, akin to Moscow’s power during the Soviet era. Now, at 69 and perhaps in the twilight of his political career, he clearly wants to bring Ukraine, a country of 44 million people, into Russia’s orbit.
By Arfan Raihen10 months ago in Criminal
The Nurse's Silence: The Brutality Hidden Behind Hospital Walls
Nurse's Silence: The Hidden Reality of a Hospital I, X Crime, am once again going to speak to you about a topic that may have been unheard of by many, but for many people this reality is a daily torment. We will talk about the story of a nurse, who was seemingly silent, but her silence was about to shake up a hospital system.
By X Crime10 months ago in Criminal
Bad Dreams. Content Warning.
Pete was your average Joe, if you will. There was absolutely nothing exciting about him at all. He worked a 9-to-5 as a paralegal at the local law firm in Franklin, Illinois. Pete was 5'9 and 215 lbs, with clean, slick-backed brown hair. Most days, you would find him wearing a black suit, a blue button-up, and a black tie. He lived in a single-family home at the end of the cul-de-sac. Even though he lived in a family home, Pete did not have a family to fill that house. He could never keep a girlfriend or a boyfriend; he was awkward, and whenever things started to get serious, he would get scared and break things off.
By Mae10 months ago in Criminal