I saw him as the father I never had. I was working for him but he treated me like his daughter. Whenever we travelled on a work assignment, he treated me like I was his boss. He listened to me. He asked for my opinions before doing anything. He’s not young. He’s as old as my father but he treated my opinion as sacred and came to me for more. He isn’t tech-savvy so I handled his phone, sent his personal emails and responded to his messages. Working relationship turned into a romantic affair. It happened so fast I didn’t…
Author: town gist
I was twenty when we decided to get married. Sure, we were both young but we are Muslims. We felt like we were both fornicating and it wasn’t right. So we thought it best to legalize things. It was a small ceremony. Basically, he just paid my bride price and we moved in together. Before we got married, I got pregnant in 2017. By then I was still in school. We felt my parents would be disappointed so we agreed to get rid of it. We didn’t get any complications so we didn’t bother much about infertility. Shortly after we…
Sarah never imagined a routine trip to the supermarket would change her life forever. As the store manager publicly accused her of theft, humiliation burned through her. But just when all seemed lost, an unexpected voice spoke up. What happened next left everyone speechless. Sarah Johnson stepped out of her apartment building into the bustling streets of the Bronx, New York City. At 42 years of age, she carried herself with quiet dignity, her warm brown eyes reflecting years of hard work and determination. Her short, curly hair was neatly styled, and she wore a simple blue dress that spoke…
The crack of gunfire shatters the morning calm. Jamal’s body hits the cold pavement, blood seeping through his shirt as his vision blurs. Faces swim above him—shocked bystanders, a frantic woman pressing down on his wound. In those terrifying moments between life and death, Jamal’s mind races. How did it come to this? The choices that led him here flash before his eyes—his mother’s tears, his father’s absence, the allure of easy money and respect on the streets. Now, lying in a dirty alley, Jamal realizes with startling clarity: this isn’t the end he wants. But is it too late…
When a racist cop pulls over a young Black woman and screams at her to open her trunk, he unknowingly takes the first step toward his own downfall. Unaware that she’s recording him, what follows brings down a corrupt department like the wind bringing down a house of cards. Aisha’s heart raced as she sped down the open road in her yellow Ferrari 458, the roar of the engine exhilarating. Suddenly, red and blue lights flashed in her rearview mirror. Aisha’s stomach tightened. She slowed and pulled over to the side of the road. The police car stopped behind her,…
A peaceful flight was suddenly interrupted by a flock of angry birds refusing to leave the plane. As chaos unfolded midair, the pilot’s discovery led to an immediate, heart-stopping decision to land. As the sun dipped below the horizon, painting the sky in hues of orange and pink, Flight 237 soared steadily at 30,000 feet. The Boeing 737 carried 162 passengers and a crew of six, all settled in for their three-hour journey from Chicago to Denver. Captain Sarah Miller, a veteran pilot with 15 years of experience, sat in the cockpit, her eyes scanning the instruments before her. At…
Tyler, Megan, and Chris gathered at a street corner in their neighborhood, their laughter echoing as they joked about Mabel, an elderly woman living alone, known for her wisdom. The trio, all white teenagers, decided it would be fun to visit her, unaware of the impact this decision would have on their lives. “Let’s go see the old lady,” Tyler suggested, a mischievous glint in his eye. “We can bring some snacks and a camera. It’ll be like a safari.” Megan giggled, twirling her hair. “Yeah, we can show everyone at school how brave we are, hanging out with her.”…
On a quiet night, Lieutenant Brad Thompson patrolled a deserted road in his police cruiser, his mind filled with distorted views of society, shaped by years of prejudice and misinformation. As he drove, he spotted a black sedan parked on the side of the road. Without hesitation, he decided to approach the vehicle, unaware that its occupant was an undercover FBI agent. Brad pulled up behind the sedan and activated his patrol car’s lights. He stepped out, his hand resting near his holster—a habit born from years of ingrained suspicion. As he approached the driver’s side window, he saw a…
Luther boarded the crowded bus, his shoulders slumped from another exhausting day at work. The vehicle reeked of sweat and frustration, a testament to the daily grind endured by its passengers. As he scanned for a seat, his eyes met a sea of weary faces, each a mirror of his own fatigue. Squeezing through the packed aisle, Luther spotted an available seat. Just as he was about to claim it, he noticed a woman standing nearby. Her pale face and protruding belly immediately caught his attention. Without hesitation, he gestured towards the empty seat. “Please, take my seat,” Luther said,…
When I woke up the next morning, I started recalling events of the last night. I could recall a guy danced with me at the club. I could recall he walked me to my taxi and said something to the taxi driver. I forgot what he said. I could also recall that he gave me his number and told me his name. Everything was blurry because I had too much to drink while at the club. The following weekend, I went to the same club again with Belinda my friend. Just when we entered the club, a guy walked up…