Charlie Found a Hole in the Yard
I was out behind the shed watering the tomatoes and the eggplant when I heard Charlie calling for me. “Dad! Dad! Come quick!” Well, I...
Scarlett Stratten
The Sinkhole by Scarlett Stratten and Mark Slade
When Charlie begs his father to check out a strange hole behind their house, the last thing either of them expects is something real—something unnatural—lurking beneath their backyard. As steam rises and clicking echoes from the depths, their quiet life begins to unravel into something far more surreal.
Three Halloween Movies You Probably Haven’t Watched (But Should) By Scarlett Stratten
Meet a ghost-hugging grandpa, a lovable Halloween nerd with a thermos of tricks, and a button-eyed monster enforcing the rules of October 31st. Scarlett Stratten introduces you to three offbeat characters in lesser-known Halloween flicks that deserve the spotlight.
Josephine Baker: Joie de Vivre of Josephine
How did a poor Black girl from St. Louis become a global star, a war hero, and a Civil Rights warrior? Josephine Baker’s life defies categorization—she danced through barriers, whispered through war zones, and sang truth to power.
Grease 2 Deserves a Second Look
Beneath the shadow of a blockbuster and unfair critical scorn lies a sequel bursting with charm, chemistry, and surprisingly catchy songs. This personal reflection dusts off the vinyl and gives Grease 2 the second chance it always deserved.
The Untold Story of Bettie Page: More Than a Pin-Up Queen
Bettie Page is often remembered as the ultimate pin-up queen—a symbol of beauty, rebellion, and playfulness. But behind the iconic bangs and captivating smile was a woman whose real life was filled with struggles, reinvention, and tragedy.
