‘The Cloak and Dagger Club’: A Club Meeting Launches a Mystery
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‘The Cloak and Dagger Club’: A Club Meeting Launches a Mystery

A gathering of mystery writers ends with its own mystery to find the killer of the club’s president.

Transformative Kindness: Langston Hughes’s Short Story ‘Thank You, Ma’am’
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Transformative Kindness: Langston Hughes’s Short Story ‘Thank You, Ma’am’

A woman’s choice to show mercy changes the life of a teen.

‘Comedy is a Grim Business’: The Creation of a Slapstick Masterwork
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‘Comedy is a Grim Business’: The Creation of a Slapstick Masterwork

James Curtis recalls the wild story behind the comedy classic ‘It’s a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World.’

Aging Is Growth: Matsuo Basho’s Short Story ‘The Aged Mother’
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Aging Is Growth: Matsuo Basho’s Short Story ‘The Aged Mother’

Matsuo Basho’s timeless tale challenges modern views on aging, revealing the profound wisdom and honor found in growing old.

‘The Missing Child’: A Son’s Search for His Mother’s Hidden History
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‘The Missing Child’: A Son’s Search for His Mother’s Hidden History

Paul T. O’Connor uncovers the life his mother led, and the life she could have had.

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‘The Cloak and Dagger Club’: A Club Meeting Launches a Mystery

‘The Cloak and Dagger Club’: A Club Meeting Launches a Mystery

A gathering of mystery writers ends with its own mystery to find the killer of the club’s president.

Transformative Kindness: Langston Hughes’s Short Story ‘Thank You, Ma’am’

Transformative Kindness: Langston Hughes’s Short Story ‘Thank You, Ma’am’

A woman’s choice to show mercy changes the life of a teen.

The 5 Virtues of Odysseus’s Timeless Journey

The 5 Virtues of Odysseus’s Timeless Journey

What were the strengths of the man who travelled home for 20 years and defeated mythic monsters?

Samuel Coleridge’s ‘The Rime of the Ancient Mariner’

Samuel Coleridge’s ‘The Rime of the Ancient Mariner’

A close look into the structure and allegories of this famous ballad leads one to ponder sin and redemption.

‘USCG Cutter Eagle’: America’s Tall Ship

‘USCG Cutter Eagle’: America’s Tall Ship

Author Will Sofrin recounts the history of the Coast Guard’s flagship from a German barque to a training ship for cadets.

‘Comedy is a Grim Business’: The Creation of a Slapstick Masterwork

‘Comedy is a Grim Business’: The Creation of a Slapstick Masterwork

James Curtis recalls the wild story behind the comedy classic ‘It’s a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World.’

‘The Lake Club’: A Fun Beach Read

‘The Lake Club’: A Fun Beach Read

Drama, heartache, and the best laid plans unravel at a lakeside country club in Lina Patton’s novel.

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How an Officer Turned Personal Crisis Into a Lifeline for Others

After surviving a suicidal crisis, former officer Adam Davis now helps first responders strengthen faith, family, and resilience.

‘Doocey Half-Sees Whodunnit’: An Irish Mystery

‘Doocey Half-Sees Whodunnit’: An Irish Mystery

Shamie Doocey sees little but learns all in this cozy mystery set on the Emerald Isle.