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    Why Horror Makes Us Feel Safe

    Why Horror Makes Us Feel Safe

    On distraction, catharsis, and control

    By Michelle Jabès Corpora | August 18, 2023

    Love Conquers and Sometimes Destroys

    Love Conquers and Sometimes Destroys

    T.M. Dunn on novels where love drives characters to dangerous extremes.

    By T.M. Dunn | August 17, 2023

    Sandie Jones: Why I Set My New Thriller in the World of Unscrupulous Journalists

    Sandie Jones: Why I Set My New Thriller in the World of Unscrupulous Journalists

    Jones has seen up close what the media is capable of doing.

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    Writer From Away: Michael Koryta on Maine Storytelling

    Writer From Away: Michael Koryta on Maine Storytelling

    "It was in Maine that I became aware of the acronym P.F.A., which stands for 'People From Away.' This is one of the great terms for outsiders I’ve ever heard. There is Maine, and there is Away."

    By Michael Koryta | August 16, 2023

    Eight Unforgettable Books About Missing Persons

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    By Una Mannion | August 16, 2023

    Kyle Dillon Hertz on Language, Oppositional Forces, and Violence Against Men

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    Catherine Chidgey on Loss-of-Innocence Narratives

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