Tavorus: A Short Story

For the Application of the Criminal Justice System project of the Criminal Justice course, I chose the arrest of John Burke. This case is about the arrest and sentencing of John Burke who had shot and killed Joseph Ronan. Twenty-five year old John Burke agreed to meet with 22 year old Joseph Ronan at Ronans home, in Reading, Massachusetts on Monday, August 15, 2011 around 1pm, with the intent of purchasing Percocet pills. (Boston.com, 2013) However, shortly after entering Ronans home, Burke opened fire (News, 2011), and after shooting Joseph Ronan several times, with the belief that Ronan was involved in a robbery at Burkes apartment in April 2011 (Boston.com, 2013), fled the home. Ronans grandfather (Daniel, 2011), who had been in the home

The myth is the story of Perseus, the son of Zeus and Danae. As a baby he and his mother were forced into a coffin by his grandfather, Acrisius, and were sent out into sea to perish. They didn 't drown, however, they floated to land until they were found by a king, Polydectes. The king fell in love with Perseus ' mother and wanted to wed her, her refused so she could spend time caring for her son. After Perseus had grown into a young man Polydectes sent him on a mission to kill Medusa in a hope it would bring Perseus ' death, the king thought that with her son gone the woman she loved would marry him. Perseus accepted the mission in a hope to prove himself, and as the sun rose the next morning he welcomed it with songs. This pleases the gods

The Latin Kings are one of the most violent street gangs in America, “The Latin King gang is one of the most violent gangs in the United States today, with leaders unafraid to order "hits" on correctional officers and followers unashamed to obey their orders” (Knox 2000), and this book is an account of one of its members. At the beginning of My Bloody Life, Reymundo Sanchez the author, is living in Puerto Rico with his mother, who is 16 at the time of his birth and father, who is 74 and passes when Reymundo is five. My Bloody Life: The Making of a Latin King, is a disturbingly authentic and petrifyingly captivating account of the birth of a Latin King. It follows Reymundo from birth in Puerto Rico until the day he quits the gang at the age

Hi, i’m Jeffrey, a Mexican Jew who was blessed with the awesome job of being a security guard for El Shapo inc. My job is to help with the transporting and selling of “candy canes,” and that’s where my story begins.

Greek Mythology consists of many stories about gods, creatures, and heroes. These beings maintained a higher status than mortals and usually lived on what is known as Mount Olympus, "the palace of the gods".(UXL Encyclopedia of World Mythology454-464) Many of their tales rose from actions of "pride, jealousy, love, and revenge".(UXL Encyclopedia of World Mythology454-464) One of these tales being the story of Perseus, a Greek hero whose actions were driven by love. Although Perseus is best known for slaying one of Mythology's most powerful creatures, he is also known for nature's control of life and an act of heroism.

Between the newfound accessibility of student loan financing and the dreams of comfort and prosperity, there has been a push toward higher education in the United States. But, this begs the age-old question—just because you can do something, should you? John Grisham’s The Rooster Bar explores the corruption of higher education and the various pathways to success.

Charley exclaimed, “A few nights ago, I saw the coolest thing ever. It was as cool as one million dollars!”

As soon as a walk out of Mrs. Bates apartment I instantly think to myself “what just happened”. How could someone be so kind, sympathetic and forgiving to a thief like me? She does not know that I steal in the hope of being able to provide for me and my 3 younger siblings. Why I said I wanted money for shoes, I do not know. But still she decides to give me a second chance. She could have easily called the police, she did not. As I walk the dark streets back to the shelter where my siblings are waiting for me I stumble upon a purse lying on the ground across the street. I run over to pick it up. As I open the purse I see a pen, a book, some makeup stuff I honestly have no clue what are, and a wallet inside. I cannot help myself, I immediately check if there is any money

Glaucus was a fisherman who was turned into a sea-god and fell in love with Scylla, a nymph.

Sir Perceval Gales, clad in full plate armor, slashed his sword at his opponent with ferocity.

It was September 27, 1849 I was saying goodbye to my fiance Elmira Shelton. On my way out to catch my train I bent to pet my cat Scoop and he bit the tip of my finger and broke the skin. I was bleeding a little, but didn't think about . When it stopped you could barely even see it. Then I said bye to Elmira and headed towards the train station.

Once, long ago on Ogygia Calypso, daughter of the titan atlas, sat on the beach over of her island home, she was anxious a few weeks ago the God Hermes had told her to be on the lookout a demigod son of Zeus would be sent to her to keep the child safe from Hera’s fury, which she had against the children of her husband Zeus. Calypso began to feel doubt, maybe it was a sick joke there probably is no child, but just as she finished her thought she heard faint crying, almost of a child and as Calypso stared off into the distance she saw a small raft and swam off to go bring the child onto the shore.she brought him and looked to see if there was anything saying the child 's name there was not so calypso decided to name him Damianos and that was

The Greek mythology has got to have the most fascinating and at the same time, the most detailed myths in the world. It was actually created thousands of years ago that has been passed down for generations. These myths often features stories about the gods and goddesses as well as heroic battles between monstrous creatures and mortals that teaches intelligence and bravery to its readers. These ancient tales are either painted or carved on pots and statues. That is why in this article we will bring you some of the greatest heroes in Greek myth.

I can hear the gunfire and screams of terror and anguish that result from it as I crouch behind one of the many carts that lay broken and abandoned in the plaza that I’m currently stationed in. Most of the citizens that had been in the area had hid for cover in their homes as soon as the gunfight had begun, but there were still a few stragglers that had yet to be transported to safety by the other members of my troop. As much as I wanted to help in their safe transport, I couldn’t. I’d been tasked with capturing the Scandinavian drug lord that was commandeering the assault on my team. This meant locating him and keeping eyes on him at all times, no matter how badly I wished I could help.

'Do you smell that, Lulu? Mama said it's the earth back to work after the rain,’ announced Persephone, her tiny hand holding Leuce's gently swinging back and forth, back and forth. In the other a gold strand pulling a small wooden cart Hades fashioned for her, full of freshly picked flowers; blood red poppies, lilac crocus and glorious white lilies.