Tag Archives: psychology

Ancient & Not So Ancient Dentistry

Posted on June 6, 2017 at 11:22 pm by Alex Westhaven

Last week I had to get a dental bridge put in for my teeth. It’s been a long time coming, courtesy of a dentist nearly 20 years ago who decided it would be easier/cheaper for me to get a tooth … Continue reading →

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Excerpt: Canvas

Posted on May 24, 2017 at 12:20 am by Alex Westhaven

Melanie is one of my most favorite characters. I’ve been thinking about her a lot lately, and decided it was time to share again. Something tells me we’ll be hearing more of her story eventually… Excerpt: “Hey there, handsome,” she … Continue reading →

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Excerpt Day: Lettuce Prey

Posted on January 30, 2015 at 1:21 am by Alex Westhaven

Excerpt: Lettuce Prey He was feeding the bitch cake. Off his own fork. Bastard. Abby Mars peered through the small portal window in the swinging door that separated the kitchen from the dining room. Her ears burned with anger as … Continue reading →

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Children & Death

Posted on January 20, 2015 at 12:33 am by Alex Westhaven

I debated whether to write this post, because it’s pretty rough stuff, but just be warned – it could be hard for some to read as it centers on children being killed by their parents. I wouldn’t blame you if you wanted … Continue reading →

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Excerpt Day: Angel Eyes

Posted on January 16, 2015 at 1:58 am by Alex Westhaven

Excerpt: Angel Eyes   She stirred, shivering as her skin puckered against the cool porcelain. Sitting on the edge of the tub, he tied a length of rubber tubing around her arm and waited for the veins to rise before … Continue reading →

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Not Quite Butterflies

Posted on January 13, 2015 at 12:50 am by Alex Westhaven

I’m on the cusp of starting to write the first story in this year’s Insecticide collection, and moths are the central theme I’ll be exploring. I find it quite fascinating that you rarely (if ever) meet anyone who’s afraid of … Continue reading →

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Instinctual Killers

Posted on December 16, 2014 at 10:20 am by Alex Westhaven

I read an article last week about a 26 year old man in Brazil who has admitted to killing 39 women. When asked if he regretted his actions, he said no, and that he would kill again if released. Apparently killing “calms” him – … Continue reading →

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