In the small town of Greenwood, a mystery that had puzzled residents for over a decade was about to unravel in the most unexpected way. Nathan, who had disappeared as a 7-year-old boy, walked out of the woods that edged the town, now a teenager with the scars of survival etched into his face. His return was as sudden as his disappearance, leaving the community in shock and disbelief. Nathan wasn’t alone; his eyes hinted at untold stories of survival and solitude. The question on everyone’s lips was what had happened to him during those lost years. But as Nathan…
Author: town gist
A dedicated black attendant loved his job and performed it with passion. One day, he paid for a distressed woman’s fuel, and one week later, he received a surprising reward for his action. Ncoso stood behind the gas meter with a nozzle in his right hand. There was a smile on his face as he performed his duties. He worked with Shell, one of the biggest stations in the city. His duties included filling gas tanks, checking for wear in vehicles, pumping tires, and changing the oil and other spare parts. It was a tasking job, but he loved it.…
A man refused to let her board first class but regretted it when he heard her reply. Amelia Johnson was thrilled about her trip to Paris, a vacation she had meticulously planned for months. She was one of the most successful Black lawyers in New York City and rarely took time off work. This trip was special; it was a birthday gift to herself, and she had splurged on a first-class ticket for the first time in her life. The anticipation of experiencing luxury travel was exhilarating, and she couldn’t wait to embark on this journey. Amelia arrived at JFK…
I didn’t have a smartphone, which meant we could only communicate via phone calls. I was here in Ghana while he was overseas. We all know how expensive these international calls are. My babe didn’t mind that I was far away. He would still call me and we would talk. Even if we only got a few minutes to talk, he would say; “Now that I have heard your voice, my day is complete. That’s all that matters. Hopefully, we will talk more tomorrow.” It was beautiful, the way he made me feel. The taste of our new love left…
I am from a well-to-do family. A very respectable one too. I didn’t live a reckless life when I was young. I played by the rules. I did all the things my mother taught me good girls did. I didn’t date anybody’s husband even when married men threw themselves at my feet and told me to use them however I wanted. I told myself, “What belongs to someone does not interest me. Besides, karma is a b**ch. What if I go after somebody’s husband and I also get married someday and another woman comes after my husband?” So no matter…
When you know someone for as long as you’ve known my husband, you are sure to understand what makes them tick. You recognize when they’re hiding secrets and notice the subtle changes in their breathing. After fourteen years together, if I didn’t know the little things that made him the man I married, do I really love him? That’s why I could always tell when he was up to something suspicious. A slight change in his demeanor would concern me. The first time I noticed a change in him was after four years together, before we were married. The change…
On one fateful evening, Marie’s life suddenly changed for the better when she found out she won $188 million. At that point, it seemed nothing could go wrong, but then things went really wrong when her pastor decided to do something mean. The evening that Marie Holmes’ life would change, she had no idea. She sat on her couch with her legs up on the center table as she watched the TV in front of her on a low volume. She was keeping it low so her children wouldn’t be woken up. She knew very well that her moment of…
When Emily chided a man for not properly looking after his child, he mocked her. He called her all sorts of names and even laughed at her for simply being black. But just one hour later, this man regretted it a lot. As Emily strolled into the park, she was met with the joyful sight of happy children. These kids were of different ages, running around and playing with each other while their parents watched them carefully. Emily smiled as she remembered her own childhood days. She always spent every weekend in this particular park with her mother. As she…
When Chrissy went into labor for the fourth time, she thought it would be business as usual. Little did she know, a big shock was awaiting her and the doctors when they’d find out what was in her stomach. Chrissy lived with her husband, Larry, in Florida. Theirs was a happy home built on love, sacrifice, and patience. With three children already in the house, their home was filled with lots of activities, laughter, and baby cries. The family would go out almost every weekend, holding hands in public and laughing about everything and anything. They shared an incredible bond…
“No, no, no, this can’t be,” Bill exclaimed, his voice echoing off the nearby trees. Disbelief filled his eyes as he took in the sight before him. It was Daisy, one of his favorite cows, which he thought to have lost on a bleak morning eight months prior. Never had he anticipated that he would see her again. With each passing month and no sign of his beloved cow, he had gradually lost all hope. Yet, there she was, right in front of him as if nothing had ever happened. Amidst his excitement, something caused Bill to halt in his…