Addendum

Another third are because of access roads, but this is true for California only when Perry Mason was practicing (before he became a judge or stepped down to practice again).

It's Almost Halloween

Did you remember to make out your wills? I advise against it. Do you know many people are murdered because they changed their wills so somebody kills them and destroys or hides the new will? About a third of all murder victims based on the literature.

Frightening Thought of the Day

A tree stump is just a zombie when you think about it.

Genre Confusion

Is a cozy mystery a story in which nobody much cares that somebody got murdered? That's the impression I've gotten, but maybe there's more to it. For instance, does it have to star Angela Lansbury? That could present problems for the subgenre in the future.

The More Modern Prometheus

"I have created life!" the scientist proclaimed.
"That's great, though that sounds more like an engineering problem!" the crowd cheered.
"I have decided not to be evil," the scientist's creation announced.
"I really don't see why that was in question!" the crowd cheered.
The End

"That was an awfully short story."
"That's right. You're now trapped in a world where stories lack conflict . . . Forever! Muhahaha!"
"Nooooooo!"
Finis

The Principles of Horror

"Any sufficiently scary moment is indistinguishable from a jump scare." - Artur E. Parte
"A fright is a jump scare with a legion of defenders." - Max Spinestrike
"I scare, you spook, he indulges in jump scares." - Bootrand Rustling

How to incorporate a Maze Into Your Story

Just draw one. People like those placemats, right? Draw a little maze your readers can try to win by tracing a path with their fingers. They'll start from the end of course, but they'll still feel closer to the character who has to navigate it.

Illustrating the Different Branches of Speculative Fiction

In science fiction, the AI supercar is smarter than its driver.
In fantasy, the intelligent demon sword is more powerful than its wielder.
In alt history, the Nazis won World War 2.

Addendum

The answer is a tank with pulsating Knight Rider lights.

Science Fiction Troubles

It's easy to imagine a better skyscraper or spaceship, but what's a better tank? They're already perfect.