A Criminal in a Good Town

Click here to see Arya in her new park.Click here to see Daria and me at the Arizona Author Book Festival.Story:A Retrieved ReformationAuthor:O. HenryGenre:Crime SuspenseSummary:Can people really change?If you think about those you’ve known for years, you might say no. But think about yourself. Would you want people judging you by the way you were a year ago?In today’s story, a safecracker starts over in a quiet town. But a lawman is on his trail, and the past isn’t done with him yet.Where You’ll Find Nikita📝 Greater Phoenix Writing GroupWriting alongside other participants and sharing my own workSaturday, June 6th, 10·00 AM–12·30 PMSaturday, June 13th, 10·00 AM–12·30 PMFree admissionTime Stamps0:00 - Opening0:09 - Introduction0:54 - Story18:58 - Personal UpdatesCurated by Costiuc is a monthly newsletter featuring curated mystery, thriller, and suspense stories. The original text of O. Henry’s “A Retrieved Reformation” is in the public domain. This adaptation, updated for modern readers, is copyrighted © 2026 by Nikita Costiuc. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit costiuc.substack.com