Amanda Smith is a freelance journalist and writer. She reports on culture, society, human interest and technology. Her stories hold a mirror to society, reflecting both its malaise and its beauty.

Loading the Elevenlabs Text to Speech AudioNative Player... The Bram Stoker– and British Fantasy Award–winning author straddles the line between absurdity and horror in Dead but Dreaming of Electric ...

Isaac Rose-Berman doesn’t think that gambling is evil. After deciding not to pursue a doctorate in political science, Rose-Berman became a professional gambler for a time. But these days, in his 20s, ...