Laura Shouse

When Ashley Weber’s body was found in Ward B, the official explanation felt hollow. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Chen was trained to mend fragmented minds, but this death felt like a deliberate fracture in the system itself. Reviewing Ashley’s meticulously kept records—admission protocols, risk assessments, the mundane yet vital details of psychiatric...

For sixteen-year-old Amanda Scott, the real competition isn’t on the mat. It’s in the space between heartbeats, in the silence before the music starts, in the whisper of doubt that threatens to shatter her focus. The gym may be her sanctuary, but it is also her proving ground, where every move is judged not just by her discerning coach but by...

For Maria Rodriguez, the Northwood Public Library is more than just a collection of books—it’s her sanctuary, her history, and the very pulse of her community. So when a ruthless developer threatens to replace this cherished beacon with soulless luxury, Maria channels her quiet resolve into a fiery battle: “Operation: Save Northwood Library.”...