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South Korean Plastic Surgery By Ghost Doctor Resulted In Death (Case of Kwon Dae-Hee)
On 8th September 2016, in Seoul, South Korea, 24-year-old Kwon Dae-Hee underwent plastic surgery. It cost him both 6.5 million won ($5,766) and his life because his surgery was performed by a Ghost Doctor.
Dharrsheena Raja SegarranPublished 2 months ago in CriminalTruth in the Lies
Kathleen Brannagh stared at the bundle of documents as if they might catch fire where they sat. She chewed the edge of her nail, nose wrinkling at the musty scent found in old houses and the pungent odor of fear combined with grief and disbelief. Overwhelmed, she stomped down the stairs. The past should have stayed where she found it -- in the back of a cluttered closet with moth-eaten baby clothes and stained photographs.
Lisa VanGalenPublished 2 months ago in Criminal- Second Place in the Whodunit Challenge
Dis-Appearance
In the back of her head, Seema keeps whispering to herself. Today can be a little different from yesterday. She is carrying the big bowl of dough toward the tandoor house. The big dug hole in the middle of the room is accepting of anything that can fall in it. She lights the fire in the hole and throws in some more wood sticks. The fire is galloping; the surrounding walls of the tandoor are changing their colour to some red-copper bricks. She reaches those walls and drops herself fully inside the hole. All of a sudden, she feels calmness and purity beyond the screams she is used to. Her hands and feet have never felt this restful. They are swimming in the air, like the air, she is floating freely. Where am I going, without them? She throws the walls behind her and comes back to the oldest room, which is turned into a tandoor house. Half of the room is filled with magazines from the 1980s. She has got good use for them, making more fire. She is halfway finishing up baking the pile of flatbread that will feed some fifteen family members. She folds each flatbread in a half-moon, but her mind goes into the dying fire in the hole.
Parwana FayyazPublished 4 months ago in Criminal in good time
…in light of my own changing values – the expansion of my family and the recent deaths from improperly using the technique – I have decided to discontinue the practice. My last piece, a beautiful frame I spent many hours on for someone very special, will be the last of my work to display fractal burning.
Katie Kelly KoppenhoferPublished 4 months ago in CriminalAn Answer from the Sky
Interview Room 2 is simple and square. The single light in the middle of the ceiling lands at the crown of my head. I have arrived on stage, and they’re waiting for the show.
Catherine DorianPublished 4 months ago in CriminalThe Tale of Wren
A transient fog hovers above the water, while the full moon guides Wren as she walks along the shore. Placing fresh cut willow stalks in her basket. With a stiffness, she moves away from the lake and towards the grassy slopes. The pain was worsening, peaking to a point of paralyses, then vanishing like the wind. Glancing toward camp, dawns colors begin to challenge the darkness as the charcoal skies reveal the vibrancy of a new day. She needs to complete this task before her people wake. Pausing, she waits for her muscles to relax, hoping the pain will go away. Breathing deep, Wren continues towards the woods, to bury the contents of her pack before she is discovered with it. Then, she would wait for him, she knew he would not let her down. She starts to dig when another wave of agony consumes her once more and she doubles over. If it weren’t for that, perhaps she would have noticed the eyes upon her.
The Case of the Missing Top Stories
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Mother CombsPublished 5 months ago in Criminal- Runner-Up in the Whodunit Challenge
Something In the Water
Sascha was the first to find the fish. At least, she thought she must be. The sky outside was still a bruised purple, light gradually seeping through the horizon. No other patients had been in line at the nursing station when Sascha went for her morning meds. She did not know what time it was, only that she had been lying awake in the interminable darkness of her room for longer than she could stand it. Deciding to wander the halls instead, it was by coincidence rather than intention that Sascha was the first to arrive for her medication. The morning nurse had chirped merrily at her, some praise for being an early bird, and did not ask her to wag her tongue when she lifted it after swallowing.
Elle MariePublished 4 months ago in Criminal
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Before Dee Dee & Gypsy Rose, There Was Laurie + Three
Laurie Williamson manipulated doctors and surgeons into performing unnecessary surgeries on two of her children and subjected all three to cruel and unnecessary medical procedures over a period of 10 years. Prosecutors said she had Munchausen syndrome by proxy and faked the children’s illnesses to solicit money and gifts.
True Crime WriterPublished about 3 hours ago in CriminalWhat Happened to the Teen Who Died After the 'One Chip Challenge'
A 14-year-old boy, Harris Wolobah, died from consuming a high level of chili pepper extract during Paqui's "One Chip Challenge."
Human Arm Found Inside Shark Leads To Bizarre Murder Mystery
In 1935, Coogee Aquarium owner Bert Hobson caught a 14-foot-long, 1 ton tiger shark with his son Ron. Struggling financially during the Great Depression, Hobson saw an opportunity to boost profits by displaying the deadly sea creature. This decision was made amidst a series of shark attacks in Australia.
Sadeesha HettiarachchiPublished about 9 hours ago in CriminalTANTRA
Presently I am researching this topic and this is what I found out from the tantras. The list is given below and tests will be carried out on the below list with the progression of planets across the zodiacs. I have enumerated with hints of what can be done. There are many permutations and combinations and one has to be good in Game theory with Tantra to know what exactly to do in conjunction with knowledge of Hindu astrology and Karaka analysis. The types mentioned below are the summery of what can be done with enemies when they are outnumbered. Prayoga means application of Tantra.
Sayan BiswasPublished about 11 hours ago in CriminalBook Review: The Silent Patient
Introduction: "The Silent Patient" is a gripping psychological thriller that follows the story of Alicia Berenson, a renowned painter who seemingly murders her husband, Gabriel, and then stops speaking. The narrative is framed by the perspective of Theo Faber, a psychotherapist who becomes obsessed with Alicia's case. As Theo delves deeper into Alicia's past and her silence, he uncovers dark secrets that threaten to unravel everything.
MarieSusanPublished about 15 hours ago in CriminalThe Enduring Terror
Jack with Spring Heeled Shoes. The moniker makes me think of a Victorian-era bogeyman, a jumping monster who prowled London's gaslit streets. For more than 180 years, his legend—a terrifying blend of the fanciful and the terrifying—has captured people's attention. However, who was this Spring-Heeled Jack? Was he a crafty practical joker, a crazy person, or something quite different? One of the greatest mysteries in history is still the answer, lost in the mists of time.
Richard WeberPublished about 15 hours ago in CriminalShadows of the Night
In the heart of the city, where the neon lights flickered like distant stars and the shadows danced in the alleyways, there lived a man named Jack. Jack was a man of many faces a master of disguise, a cunning strategist, and, some would say, a criminal of the highest order.
Michael smithPublished about 16 hours ago in CriminalEchoes of Injustice
In the heart of the city, where skyscrapers reached for the heavens and the streets pulsed with the rhythm of life, there stood a building. It wasn't the tallest or the grandest, but its significance surpassed its physical presence. This was the courthouse, a bastion of the law, where justice was meant to be served, and truth was meant to prevail. Yet, within its walls, beneath its imposing façade, lay a tangled web of deceit and corruption, where the echoes of injustice reverberated with haunting clarity.
Mohammad MohibPublished about 20 hours ago in Criminal
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