Nonfiction

John Gotti
John Gotti, also known as the “Dapper Don” and the “Teflon Don,” was one of the most notorious and charismatic figures in the history of organized crime. As the boss of the Gambino crime family, Gotti became a symbol of Mafia power and influence in the 1980s. His flamboyant style, high-profile persona, and repeated escapes from prosecution made him both a media sensation and a feared crime lord. However, his rise to power was matched by a dramatic fall, culminating in his conviction and life imprisonment. This article delves into the life, rise, reign, and eventual downfall of John Gotti.
By Gustavo Woltmann7 months ago in Chapters
The Gambino Crime Family
The Gambino crime family is one of the most infamous and powerful Mafia organizations in the history of the United States. As one of the “Five Families” that dominate organized crime in New York City, the Gambinos have played a central role in the American Mafia’s rise to power. This article explores the history, key figures, criminal activities, and eventual decline of the Gambino crime family, shedding light on the complex world of organized crime.
By Gus Woltmann7 months ago in Chapters
“The Room with No Name”
She walked into the room like a question begging to be answered. Barefoot, half-robed, skin tasting of lavender and doubt. Her name was Elizabeth — soft lips, storm eyes, and a tension in her step that betrayed everything she tried to hide.
By Randolphe Tanoguem7 months ago in Chapters
Stories from Life
Someone pulled strings, so she needed time to rest from the rest of everyday company. Yes, someone on the other end of the phone admitted it. But where to find her? She left the phone, didn't take her purse; she had had enough. Another heartless act, breaking her heart and soul. A heartless man was enough reason to simply leave and disappear. There was no support, quite the opposite. Let them worry now; maybe this will open their eyes, at least for a moment.
By Lightness7 months ago in Chapters
The Bermuda Mystery: Unraveling the Enigma of the Devil’s Triangle
For decades, the Bermuda Triangle — often dramatically referred to as the “Devil’s Triangle” — has captured imaginations with tales of ships and planes vanishing without a trace. This mysterious region, forming a rough triangle between Miami, Florida, Bermuda, and San Juan, Puerto Rico, covers a large stretch of the western North Atlantic Ocean. While some see it as a natural danger zone, others believe it’s a hotspot of supernatural activity. So, what’s really going on in the Bermuda Triangle?
By Taimoor Khan7 months ago in Chapters
The Secret Code of Mona Lisa: Unraveling the Hidden Mysteries Behind Leonardo da Vinci’s Masterpiece
More than five centuries ago, a man painted a portrait of a woman that would go on to become the most iconic artwork in history. The man was Leonardo da Vinci—artist, engineer, inventor, and visionary. The painting: Mona Lisa. While many admire it for its enigmatic smile and artistic mastery, the Mona Lisa is far more than just a beautiful painting. It is a puzzle—one layered with hidden meanings, mysterious symbols, and secret knowledge that may have been too dangerous to express openly at the time.
By Taimoor Khan7 months ago in Chapters
Idiotopathic Idiot
My heart is jittery, hands sweaty as I hold the roughed-up green folder that’s barely holding it together and filled to the brim with my life story. My one in one-hundred-thousand in one-hundred-thousand story. Tears pool in my eyes, blurring my vision. Naturally, my head hurts. There’s pain in the back of it, behind my eyes, and my ears are ringing.
By Elizabeth Smith7 months ago in Chapters
The Echoes of Unbending will
The air in the mountain town of Naro Moru, at the foot of Mount Kenya, always carried the scent of pine and damp earth, a promise of the wild untamed beauty above. But for Elias, it carried the intoxicating aroma of his own certainty. He had climbed smaller peaks, navigated treacherous forests, and faced down swirling blizzards. Each triumph had chiseled away a silver of doubt, replacing it with an unshakeable conviction in his own abilities. He was, in his own mind, a titan of the high places, and mount Kenya, with its twin peaks reaching for the heavens, was merely the next challenge awaiting his conquest.
By Tallgirl7 months ago in Chapters
🌌 Music for Spaces That Don’t Exist: Soundtracking Imaginary Worlds . AI-Generated.
There’s music for parties. Music for breakups. Music for long drives, chill Sundays, heartbreak recoveries. But what about music for worlds that aren’t real?
By The Yume Collective7 months ago in Chapters
dear god… (1*)
Dear God, It feels redundant to write to you, as I am informed that you already know exactly what I want and need. But… here I am, writing.
By Kayleigh Fraser ✨7 months ago in Chapters
dear god… (2*)
Dear God, We just spoke. But really, I feel that I should have started here. Why am I still being held here in Sri Lanka?
By Kayleigh Fraser ✨7 months ago in Chapters
dear god… (3*)
Dear God, Thank you for gifting me a day of ease and pleasure with my new friend. I ask that you stay close to her over the coming weeks. She is standing at a crossroads between the darkness and you, and I want so much for her to choose you — to choose herself, her self-worth. She has such a big test in front of her, so much pain masked beneath many addictions, and I wish so deeply that she chooses the path to overcome them.
By Kayleigh Fraser ✨7 months ago in Chapters