Ricky watched his wife take a look inside the secondhand crib he just bought, and then suddenly, she screamed out in terror—a scream that wouldn’t be out of place in a Hollywood horror movie. As quickly as he could, Ricky raced over to his startled wife to see what the problem was, and then he saw it. He felt a lump in his throat and a terrible feeling hit the pit of his stomach. When Valerie Smith found out she was pregnant, she was over the moon. Although she was no longer with her baby’s father, she was still excited…
Author: town gist
A black flight attendant had just returned to work after mourning her husband. While making her rounds to ensure the passengers were comfortable, she suddenly froze. There, a few meters away, sitting by the window, was her late husband. What she discovered next is shocking. “No, my husband doesn’t deserve to die!” Mary screamed, her voice cracking with anguish. Her eyes were swollen and red from hours of relentless crying. She still couldn’t accept the harsh reality that her husband was about to be lowered into the ground, forever lost to her.. The sight of his once healthy and handsome…
When two scientists put a camera inside the coffin of a young girl for research purposes, they expected to learn information that would help them advance the field of forensic anthropology. However, when they turned it on after the burial, they saw something that made them burst into tears. Dr. Charlotte Carter stood at the forefront of forensic science in the United States at the FBI’s Body Farm, officially known as the Forensic Anthropology Center. Researchers placed donated bodies in different environments, such as wooded areas, shallow graves, and open fields, to observe the effects of weather, insects, and scavengers…
Gemma found herself within the confines of the dusty old barn, a lingering sense of annoyance at what she received compared to her siblings. However, a hunch nudged at her, suggesting there might be more to this situation than initially apparent. Discovering a hastily written note on the back of an aged photo, curiosity propelled her to explore further, compelled to investigate what it might unveil. Despite her unwavering trust in her father and the belief that he would never purposefully mislead her, Gemma couldn’t shake her doubts regarding the note. The words were penned by a man on the…
When a homeless man walks into an elegant society wedding, the guests are stunned, but a flicker of recognition sparks in the bride’s eyes. The man walks up and takes the microphone. What happens next is unbelievable. The wedding was set in a picturesque garden, surrounded by towering oak trees and vibrant flower beds. Guests were dressed in their finest attire, but the bride was a true vision of beauty in her flowing white gown. Her eyes sparkled with joy and a touch of nervous excitement. Lily had always been the heart of every gathering, and today she looked even…
Nobody at the police believed that they would ever find this old Volkswagen van again. The owner had been coming in nearly weekly, begging for them to keep looking. . It was obvious that something else was going on with this win. When the police finally found the vehicle, they quickly discovered what was really going on with it. At first glance, the inside of the old van looked normal; you could see that it had been abandoned in the forest for decades, but nothing else was out of the ordinary. That is until they started to investigate the vehicle…
After a heart-wrenching breakup, Melissa decided it was time to let go of the past, including the exquisite ring her ex had given her. With a heavy heart, she walked into a renowned jeweler’s shop, hoping to part with the ring and maybe get some money in return. As the jeweler took a closer look, his eyes widened in disbelief. The man, Mr. Harris, gasped as he looked back up at Melissa. “Wait here, I’ll be right back,” he said as he disappeared into a back room, taking the ring with him. Melissa was left alone at the counter, a…
A rich woman is displeased to see a humble black veteran at the same upscale restaurant she’s having dinner at. She openly mocks him in front of all the other patrons, but she instantly regrets speaking up when he says this one word. Veronica glanced disdainfully across the upscale restaurant. Her gaze fell on Denzel, a black veteran sitting alone at a corner table. His well-worn jacket and unassuming demeanor were in stark contrast to the restaurant’s opulence. She felt he didn’t belong here. Surely, he had a place that people like him could go to, somewhere he would feel…
Evelyn was getting ready for bed when she heard the doorbell ring unexpectedly. She hadn’t been expecting anyone, especially this late at night. Her mind raced as she wondered who could be at her door at such an hour. With a furrowed brow and a slight hesitation, she put on her robe and made her way to the front door, curiosity and concern battling within her. Surprised and somewhat alarmed, Evelyn went to answer the door. She could feel her heart beating a little faster as she approached. On the one hand, it could be something trivial, like a neighbor…
When a judge asks a little girl whether her dad is guilty of a whole string of violent behaviors, the lines between good and evil have been so blurred for her that she’s not sure how to answer. But when she finally speaks her mind and the diary is discovered during the trial, the police quickly arrest her mom instead. The classroom hummed with the usual morning chatter. Angie hunched over her coloring book. Miss Cartright noticed the rigid posture and the way her small hand trembled around the purple crayon. “Angie, honey, is everything okay?” Miss Cartright knelt beside…