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Curated by Costiuc
by Nikita Costiuc
Curated mystery, thriller, and suspense stories, one story posted on the first Friday of every month. costiuc.substack.com
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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
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The German in the Ditch
Click here to see Arya resting on our new carpet.Click here to see Daria and me at the Polish festival.Story:The Lost Innocence of Ernesto GuillénAuthor:Tom LarsenGenre:Police ProceduralSummary:Living in the United States (and other Western countries), we have a clear picture of what justice looks like.But today’s story takes place in rural Ecuador, where justice is a lot less official. A young detective investigates the murder of a foreign cyclist, and the whole town seems to know more than it’ll say. The rookie loses something of his own before the case is over.Time Stamps0:00 - Opening0:11- Introduction1:14- Story32:08 - Personal UpdatesCurated by Costiuc is a monthly podcast featuring curated mystery, thriller, and suspense stories. “The Lost Innocence of Ernesto Guillén” is copyrighted © 2025 by Tom Larsen and is shared here with the author’s permission. Learn more about Tom Larsen here. 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
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