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Villainess Review: Amanda (Disturbing the Peace)
It's been a minute, or two, or three, since I've written a Villainess Review, though the year-end Top 10 lists centered on Lifetime film villainesses feel like a big two-part review. One of my big promises for 2026: the Villainess Reviews will be plentiful again. I don't have a set schedule for them; I never do. But there will be quite a bit on Vocal, as this April will mark my fifth anniversary of me actually doing this. Fittingly, my very first of almost 2000 stories on this site was a Villainess Review.
By Clyde E. Dawkins20 days ago in Geeks
The "Revitalization" Lie: How Ephrata’s Obsession with 'Curb Appeal' Hid a House of Horrors
The Brand vs. The Bodies If you walk down Main Street today, you will see the banners. You will see the matching flower pots. You will see the "Welcome to Ephrata" signs designed to project an image of quaint, small-town prosperity.
By Sunshine Firecracker20 days ago in Criminal
Why Men Struggle to Ask for Help (And How to Change)
We've all seen it—the friend who's clearly struggling but insists he's "fine," the colleague pulling all-nighters instead of asking for support, or maybe we've been that guy ourselves. Men asking for help remains one of the most challenging conversations we need to have, yet it's happening less than it should.
By LaMarion Ziegler20 days ago in Men
How to Handle a Midlife Crisis Like a Champion
Feeling stuck, restless, or questioning everything about your life? You're not alone. Millions of people experience a midlife crisis between their 40s and 60s, and while it feels overwhelming, you can absolutely navigate this challenging time with confidence and purpose.
By LaMarion Ziegler20 days ago in Men
Mastering the Pocket Exhaustion Debuff in Rush Royale Co-Op
The landscape of Rush Royale co-op has shifted dramatically with the rework of the Pocket Exhaustion enchantment. If you have spent any time in the higher dungeons recently, you likely noticed strange projectiles flying across the board.
By Richard Bailey20 days ago in Gamers
The $1 Deed: Did Jonathan Gerlach Transfer His Ephrata Property to Hide Assets?
The Paper Trail While the investigation into the Mount Moriah Cemetery grave robberies was quietly building, Jonathan Gerlach was already making moves to separate himself from his most valuable asset.
By Sunshine Firecracker20 days ago in Criminal
