In 1973, the movie The Exorcist terrified audiences, but few were aware the movie was based on an actual case.
In Mt. Rainier, Maryland, 3210 Bunker Hill Road was once the site of a home. The home has been demolished, but the corner is still called the “Devil’s Lot”. In 1949 a 13 year old boy [...]
Satan’s back with a vengeance. Luring young people to his altar, they are united by music and cause. Satan becomes father, mother, brother and sister to young people without family, those who seek acceptance. The cost of belonging is high, but never too high for these young people.
“A fugitive who allegedly helped strangle a 13-year-old [...]
Trixie, as fans are aware, was Koontz remarkable Golden Retriever: her cheerful smile graced many book jackets. Koontz is a dog lover and we have seen several canine supporting characters in his works. The Darkest Evening of the Year, by Dean Koontz, is a love letter to Trixie.
“If you are a dog lover…one who sees [...]
Some works of fiction become legends that are passed from generation to generation; becoming more ingrained in our history and culture with each reincarnation.
Frankenstein’s Monster
A chilling story of mythic proportions, a scientist assembles body parts and reanimates them, creating an abomination to humanity. The creature is born good and innocent, but once he is exposed [...]
Sometimes the most difficult part of writing is starting. As a writer you may struggle to find time, ideas or the confidence to write. I’d like to share a few techniques that work for me, and maybe you’ll find them helpful.
Find Time - We all lead such busy lives, it’s difficult to find time to [...]
Allison DuBois is best known for her contribution to the NBC Series, Medium, starring Patricia Arquette. The series was inspired by DuBois’ work as a medium with various law enforcement agencies. Don’t Kiss Them Good-bye is DuBois’ personal account of her experiences; growing up with psychic abilities; overcoming self doubt and skeptics; and finding a [...]
In retrospective studies, nearly half (45%) of adults and up to 85% of children who had a life-threatening illness reported some type of NDE or Near Death Experience, without regard for Nationality, Race or Religion. Memories of a NDE may surface several years after the incident. Reports are much lower immediately following the event (10-15%). [...]
Fans of John Sandford’s Prey series will find themselves in familiar territory in Dark of the Moon, even though Lucas Davenport is only a supporting character. Virgil Flowers, introduced in Invisible Prey, works his own homicide investigation for the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA).
The townsfolk of Bluestem are stunned with murders of two residents, [...]
The Behavioral Science Unit was the formed in the 1970’s, the first FBI program which systematically researched serial killers and their motivations. Profiles of killers are pieced together with information from the scene, weapons, method and victimology. The majority of serial killers are white males, in their twenties or thirties. Mental illness usually begins in [...]
If you are writing a story with a charismatic character who is able to lure others to their cause, consider the profile of cult leaders. These individuals have uncanny ability to persuade, manipulate and control, often leading their followers to commit murder or suicide.
Jim Jones was such a leader. Born in 1931, Jones had an [...]
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