“The Smile Behind the Knife”By John BensonPublished in The Bleeding Ledger – A Crime MagazineHe was a man an Earth Angel Master Magical Healer who minded his own business. He didn’t ask for much—just truth, peace, and to be left the hell alone. But evil doesn’t leave the good alone. It circles them like wolves around a campfire, waiti… Read More

The thing about betrayal is—it never comes from the enemy. No, the knife that finds your back is almost always held by someone you trusted. Maybe they smiled when they did it. Maybe they said they were helping. But you know the truth. A man can feel it in his bones when something’s been twisted in the dark.They committed treason—not against a… Read More

where blame often flies faster than understanding, it’s time to take a step back and reconsider our perspectives. We frequently see individuals blaming others for the actions of a few, perpetuating a cycle of negativity that affects our happiness and our communities. Whether in personal relationships or societal views, generalizing based on the … Read More