Ben F Murphy

Father John's Preview, A Collection of Short Stories and a Play

The first thing I discovered when starting to write these stories was my own voice. Then came the voices of my characters. I write mostly about the addicted, the mentally ill and all those who are marginalized by our society. I hope that I have given back to the friends and acquaintances who inspire...

Libretto Volume 1: Vampirism

Libretto Volume 1 is curated/edited by Kasra Ghanbari with a theme of Vampirism, being the misuse of power, as well as the objectification and exploitation of others. Featured contributors include Ben Templesmith, David Stoupakis, Riley Rossmo, Christopher Mitten, George Pratt, menton3, and others.

Eight O'Clock Hydrox

Eight O'clock Hydrox is a novel which appeals to a variety of readers. There are three genres in one book. It could be described in three ways. One, it's a murder mystery with all the suspense. Two, it's a recovery story From mental illness and alcoholism. Told in a narrative voice of someone who's ...

The Final Countdown: A historic opportunity to deliver an arms trade treaty that saves lives

The arms trade is out of control. The irresponsible trade in arms devastates lives and livelihoods and the world can no longer continue turning a blind eye. In July 2012, governments have a historic opportunity to create a strong Arms Trade Treaty that builds a more secure future for all the world’s...

The U. N. Building