Check out Charles Bronson’s book Michael Gordon Peterson AKA “Charles Bronson” is known as England’s most violent inmate. This is his autobiography. Charlie was locked up in 1974 for robbery, But, because of his behavior in prison, he keeps getting more time added to him. He has spent decades in prisons and insane asylums becauseContinue reading “True Crime: Bronson”
Category Archives: Creative Non-Fiction
True Crime: It Was Just An Experiment
True Crime by J.C. Sullivan There are only two crimes considered so serious they are mentioned in the United States constitution. One is treason. The other crime is counterfeiting. Although it’s better known for its role protecting the president, the Secret Service was in fact founded by the US Treasury in 1865 to combat currencyContinue reading “True Crime: It Was Just An Experiment”
In Our Blood:
The Mafia Families of Corleone By Justin Cascio This is an excerpt from Justin’s book. How Families Create Social Value for the Mafia The Mafia began in the latifundia of inland, central-western Sicily, in the decades after the Bourbon king replaced feudalism with private land ownership (Blok, 1974; Hess, 1973/1998; Mack Smith, 1988; Lupo 1993/2009).Continue reading “In Our Blood:”
Mostly Dead, Like Me
Creative Non-Fiction by Claire O’ Brien October 2017, Prince George’s County, Maryland Her house was tidy, if a bit dated. The living room carpet was the kind that changes color when you run your hand over it—in this case, from sea to forest green. Two wooden side tables positioned astride the well-worn, maroon leather reclinerContinue reading “Mostly Dead, Like Me”
His Funeral
Poetry by Ralph La Rosa Leaning close, Frank whispers urgently,“You shoulda wore a black suit, this’s navy,”not the first to remind Vic as old guys squeezehis hand until it hurts. Black suits and ties. Frank hangs on tight, face angry, sad and sorry:“Your dad’s partner, Tony, he’s insulting him.”Vic had quit the seminary, assured hisContinue reading “His Funeral”
Movie Review: I Care a Lot
Movie Review by Chris Bunton I will just say that I hated the villain of this movie, more than I have ever hated another villain. I literally wanted her to die. This tells me that the casting, acting, and writing on this movie were great. Marla Grayson is a legal guardian who swindles elderly people,Continue reading “Movie Review: I Care a Lot”
Peace Profit
by Jimmy Boom Semtex Peace Profit Made in a country near you Things to do a job What type of job? To heal to kill to create to destroy All in the ACME factory Ready steady go get to work! Fulfill your shift Do your quota Finish the order yesterday There’s much work to beContinue reading “Peace Profit”
Rob Rob
By Jimmy Boom Semtex *** Rob Rob Success is good if you get success People will respect you if you’re successful But what if a bank robber is successful? Getting all that money from his raids Dozens of robberies and hold ups Netting him millions terrifying hundreds Threatening aiming shooting robbing taking All down toContinue reading “Rob Rob”
The Last Drop
By Steve Saulsbury The baby has been ill, Richard was told. He worried throughout the weekend. Then on Tuesday, he told Anna, “I will pick the boy up tonight.” That evening he went to the bakery. Anna was working the late shift. Richard hunched at the counter, attempting to joke. He was close to theContinue reading “The Last Drop”
How to Make Traffic Stops Safe
Great Ideas By Chris Bunton Let’s look at Safe Traffic Stops. Do you like getting pulled over by the cops? Nobody does. It’s going to cost you money and time. It causes anxiety and real fear in some people. For many it’s called “Driving while Black” So, I would like to suggest a solution toContinue reading “How to Make Traffic Stops Safe”