Weeks later, as winter gave way to the first hints of spring, I spotted a familiar figure on the edge of the park where Liam played. It was him, the man from the parking lot. He stood at a distance, watching with a soft smile as Daisy frolicked with Liam. Our eyes met, and he…
Teacher, my grandfather did it again… ” – The teacher calls the police immediately…. The
The classroom door closed behind Officer Ramirez and Olivia, leaving a heavy silence in its wake. Ms. Green stood at her desk, her mind racing with a thousand thoughts. She knew the importance of acting swiftly in such situations, but the gravity of what Olivia had implied weighed heavily on her conscience. The other students…
Ms. Green forced a reassuring smile, though it felt weak even to her. “Alright, everyone, let’s give Olivia some privacy. Please head to your next class.” Reluctantly, the students filed out, leaving Ms. Green alone with her thoughts. She sank into her chair, staring at the attendance sheet as if it held the answers she…
“I just heard,” Ms. Bennett said, taking a seat beside Ms. Green. “Have the police spoken to Olivia yet?” “Officer Ramirez took her out just a few moments ago,” Ms. Green replied, rubbing her temples. “I didn’t press for details, but it was clear she was scared.” Ms. Bennett nodded, her gaze thoughtful. “I’ve spoken…
Ms. Bennett placed a reassuring hand on her arm. “You did exactly what you should have. In situations like this, it’s better to act quickly. If there is abuse happening, Olivia needed someone to intervene.” Ms. Green nodded, the reassurance a small comfort in the midst of uncertainty. “I just hope she’s okay.” The conversation…
Ultimately, Ms. Green knew that the situation was beyond her control, but she resolved to be a steadfast ally for Olivia. She hoped that, with time and support, Olivia could find her way through this darkness and towards a brighter future.
Author Fires Back After Losing DC Comics Contract Over Kirk Comments
Gretchen Felker-Martin, a transgender horror writer, has lost a major DC Comics contract after making inflammatory remarks about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Hours after Kirk, 31, was fatally shot at a Utah campus event on September 10, Felker-Martin posted: “Thoughts and prayers you Nazi b-tch. Hope the bullet’s okay after touching Charlie.”…
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The backlash was immediate. DC, which had just released the first issue of Felker-Martin’s Red Hood series, announced it was canceling the project and offering retailers credit for unsold copies. In a statement, DC said: “We affirm the right to peaceful, individual expression of personal viewpoints. However, posts that promote hostility or violence are inconsistent…
Rather than apologizing, Felker-Martin doubled down in a Patreon essay, describing Kirk as “evil” and saying their only regret was not engaging earlier in discussions of “how violence is done and at whose behest.” Felker-Martin is no stranger to controversy. In 2022, she wrote a horror novel depicting J.K. Rowling’s violent death, and in 2023…
DC’s swift termination highlights a growing corporate trend of cutting ties with creators whose public comments cross into violent rhetoric—signaling zero tolerance for speech seen as incompatible with brand values.