Lore

There is a lot in life that we can control, but no system is perfect. Every now and then, circumstances pull the rug out from underneath us and leave us powerless. But at least one surprise turn of events had a differ…

Islands have served a variety of functions for people over the years. They can be a place of safety and privacy, or of simplicity and escape. But islands have played host to other less savory events over the years. An…

We tend think of rivers and lakes as tame. They’re the safe and friendly counterpart to the deep and treacherous waters of the ocean. Rivers and lakes give us life, after all. But that doesn’t mean they aren’t dangero…

Some cities experience a single tragedy and then live with that pain and loss for generations. They are built on a dark foundation, and everything new takes on a flavor of the past. But there are other places where th…