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Halloween is just around the corner, and most people have their costumes already picked out. There are a few who have not. Here are three costume ideas that will prove to scare your friends.

It is unclear where the modern archetype of the evil clown came from. Such a character, a jester, appeared in Edgar Allan Poe’s Hop-Frog.

Coulrophobia is the fear of clowns. It is a deep-seated terror. Individuals with this phobia usually report feeling traumatized at the mere sight or thought of clowns.

Whether it is t...

Beneath the Orchid Tree is a horror short story that will be told in parts. It will follow a serial killer in a sleepy town as he plays cat and mouse with the detective on his case. However, not all is what it seems.

by LJ LaRue

“It must be difficult to carry all those books with that crutch,” The red-headed woman said to the man leaning against the nondescript silver vintage car. Moonlight streamed from the heavens, bathing them in its m...

This Week’s Weekly Roundup centers around one thing: love.

It is Romance Week. You may be questioning what is Romance Week? It is a week that usually includes Valentine’s Day and it celebrates romantic love.

Valentine’s Day is coming up, and you may not know what to get your beloved. Find out what I recommend.

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“When you’re in love, you’re capable of learning everything and knowing things you had never dared even to think, because love is the key to understanding of all the the mysteries.” ― Paulo Coelho

Whether or not we want to admit it, many of us are seeking a partner, our idea of a perfect person. We yearn to have someone by our side who will love us and stand beside us as we grow older.

True love is not a fairy tale. You might bump into the “one” on the street, but chances...

Valentine’s Day is coming up, and you may not know what to get your beloved. I would always tell my husband I prefer something handmade or cheap when we were a pair of college students on a tight budget.

I think one of the hardest things to do in a new relationship is find a gift perfect for my new beau. If I am honest, I hadn’t had a new lover since 2000, but even then with the person who would become my husband, I had a hard time.

Below, you will find a few ideas on...

At my official website and social media accounts, it’s “romance week.” This is the week that Valentine’s Day falls on. Although I celebrate my love for my husband daily, this is the time when I reflect upon our relationship.

Below, you will find five quotes about one of the reasons Valentine’s Day should exist: the romantic sensations you experience for your partner.

[image error] “You know you’re in love when you can’t fall asleep because reality is finally better than your dreams.”  — Dr. Suess

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“They get on sites where missing persons are listed and they try to match them up, They solve the cold cases, and get these nameless dead identified.” — Kathy Reichs

I grew up in a “law-enforcement” family. My uncle was a police chief in a small town of 1300. My grandfather, other uncles, and various cousins were dispatchers. This fostered a strong interest in criminals. I wanted to know why a crime happened, what made a deviant ignore morality.

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As a True Crime writer, I know the importance...

Going on a romantic getaway with your significant other can do wonders for your relationship.

Many couples looking to rekindle their love opt for a weekend away, where they can enjoy each other’s company and have some fun.

But when brainstorming romantic weekend ideas, you may end up overwhelmed with the options and postpone the trip for another time.

To help you out, we made a list of the best romantic spots for couples. We include everything from quiet mountain lodges t...

You’ve got all the details of your proposal planned out. It’s going to be personal, special, and if she cries tears of joy? You’ve done your job.

But no matter how elaborate your proposal plan is, you need one more thing: the ring.

The engagement ring is valuable because it’s what she’ll wear for the rest of her life. It’s also an excellent way for you to show how well you know your bride-to-be.

The right ring helps set the tone for the rest of your lives. That’s why you ne...

When I first started out penning Undercover Desire, I didn’t know where to begin to write a novel. I felt like a deer caught in the headlights. As I wrote Naked Desire, I used the tips and tricks I learned from my previous novel and applied it to my work.

Once I learned these tips, I felt like I always should have known them. They were obvious. I would like to share them with you.

I learned you need to write about what you love. Before I work...