It was a hot summer afternoon in 2015. Matt Christman sat in a small Brooklyn apartment with a few friends, riffing on politics, culture, and the absurdity of the American electoral process. The conversation quickly veered into dark humor, irreverent takes on mainstream liberalism, and a deep dive into the hypocrisies of both the Democratic...

As the bus pulled away, Carlos stood at the gates of the boy’s halfway house, feeling a mixture of hope and anxiety. He was just 17, but life had already thrown him more challenges than most adults could handle. His journey here wasn’t an easy one—he’d been in and out of juvenile detention centers, constantly...

When Emma and her family ventured deep into the mountains for their first winter getaway, they stumbled upon a cozy, triangular cabin nestled between towering pines. Its steep, slanted roof allowed the snowfall to glide off effortlessly, and its large windows offered panoramic views of the snow-covered landscape. As they stood there, captivated by the...

Aubrey Drake Graham, known globally as Drake, wasn’t always living the high life. He started from modest beginnings, growing up in a working-class neighbourhood in Toronto. The former child actor who starred in Degrassi: The Next Generation has come a long way since his early days in the entertainment industry. Today, he’s not only one...

Sarah and Jack were a young couple ready to leap into homeownership. After years of renting small apartments, they dreamed of building their own home. Not too big, not too small—just a comfortable, 1,500-square-foot space where they could grow their family. Sarah had visions of an open-concept kitchen and a cosy living room, while Jack...

Emily and David had always dreamed of building their own home. After years of saving and meticulously planning, they found the perfect plot of land on the outskirts of a small town. Inspired by architecture magazines and home improvement shows, they sat down to finalize their budget. What they thought would be a straightforward process...

Tyreek Hill stared in disbelief as flames engulfed his dream home. The Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver had just returned from an intense practice, expecting the comforting solace of his luxurious residence. Instead, he found firefighters battling a blaze that threatened his possessions and his sense of security. Hill’s prized memorabilia, years of memories, and...

When Sarah walked out of prison, she felt a mixture of relief and anxiety. She had served four years for several bad decisions that had upended her life. Now, holding a small bag of belongings, she stood outside the gates without a clear direction. She couldn’t return to her old neighbourhood—too many bad influences and...

It was the summer of 2019, just a few months after winning the NFL MVP award. Patrick Mahomes, the Kansas City Chiefs’ young quarterback sensation, stood in the empty hallway of his newly purchased house. He had just signed an endorsement deal, and with his NFL stardom on the rise, it felt like the right...

It was a quiet November night in 1974 in Amityville, New York, when the DeFeo family’s stately Dutch Colonial house, nestled at 112 Ocean Avenue, became a scene of unimaginable horror. The neighbourhood, known for its serenity, was suddenly engulfed in a wave of tragedy. Ronald DeFeo Jr., the eldest son of the family, frantically...