Little black girl made a hand sign on the plane and the stewardess calls the emergency. It was a typical day at work for the stewardess, Laura. She was used to crowded flights and hasty passengers. Everything was going great on the flight to New York, and everyone had settled into their seats. The young woman began the safety orientation procedure, showing the passengers all the necessary information. It was going to be a 12-hour flight, and people were a little restless, but Laura smiled and was so friendly that she made the atmosphere lighter and more peaceful. She was…
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Alejandro woke up to the sound of his alarm clock. He immediately got out of bed and headed to the bathroom. He never allowed himself to linger; his years as a police officer had long accustomed him to this. He quickly washed his face, brushed his teeth, put on his uniform, and left the house. Alejandro never had breakfast in the mornings; at most, he could afford to grab coffee and a pastry from the 24-hour supermarket on the corner. He hurried down the sleepy street. He didn’t particularly like the city he found himself in due to his job.…
Almighty Lord, do not abandon Mom, I beg you. Make it so that we have money for her treatment. Let her regain her good eyesight. Let her enjoy the flowers she loves so much and be able to work and sometimes even draw. Do not plunge her into darkness. Help us; I know you can do anything in this world. Rita crossed herself and kissed the small icon standing on her bedside table. The girl climbed into bed and almost immediately fell asleep. She had an incredible dream: she stood in white clothing, barefoot on a hill somewhere, singing. Her…
Responding to an anonymous tip-off, a police officer kicks in the door of an old abandoned house. Inside, they find a little girl. When they start speaking with her, they’re shocked by what she says. Officer Dwight’s boot shattered the splintered door. The stench of old food and worse hit him like a brick wall. Dust danced in the flashlight beam, then it caught on something small, a flash of bright color in the sea of grime. It was a girl, no more than 10 or 11. She stared back at him, her eyes wide but chillingly still. Dwight’s partner,…
Lyla had been feeling restless for weeks. Her stomach was bloated, and she had a constant feeling of nausea. She finally decided to visit the doctor. After some tests, the doctor asked her to have an ultrasound. Lyla’s heart raced as she watched the screen while the technician performed the exam. Suddenly, the technician’s expression changed, and she called the doctor. Lyla’s heart pounded in her chest as she waited for the doctor to return. She feared for her health and wondered what could be so wrong that she had to see a doctor. Lyla waited anxiously, feeling a sense…
Joseph Baker had been in line for over 45 minutes at the local diner when a very mannerless counter staff told him she couldn’t serve him. No matter how many times he asked, she wouldn’t explain why. This was all very new to Baker. People rarely disobeyed him, and he was always in charge wherever he went. But today was different. Baker realized that his authority held no weight here. The counter girl was arrogant, but she was making a huge mistake because she didn’t know who Baker was. He couldn’t fault her for that since he wasn’t wearing his…
A restaurant staff refused to serve this black man at a diner. He returned to the restaurant the next day, and what he did shocked everyone who worked there. Joseph Baker had been in line for over 45 minutes, and now this very mannerless counter staff was telling him that she couldn’t serve him. No matter how many times he asked, she wouldn’t even tell him why. This was all very new to Baker. People rarely disobeyed him, and anywhere he went, he was always in charge. So what the hell was happening here? Baker could now clearly see that…
This mom was amused when her son told her he had a twin at school. However, nothing could have prepared her for the surprise she got when she saw this mysterious friend. Britney was in the kitchen packing lunch when she saw something out of the ordinary play out in front of her. Miles, her 5-year-old, skipped into the kitchen with a cheeky smile on his face. She stopped in her tracks, noting with mild shock and confusion that what she saw was real and not her mind playing tricks on her. Her son, who had been gloomy the past…
Imagine a house embedded in a cliff, soaring thousands of feet in the air. The sheer side of it is awe-inspiring, but what’s even more astonishing is that the innovative team of architects at Studio Demogo has managed to construct yet another one. While construction in 2021 already posed significant challenges, one can only fathom how intricate the process must have been to erect the original House Buffa di Perrero several decades ago. It’s awe-inspiring to contemplate the sheer labor and determination that would have been required. Those days were vastly different from our contemporary era, devoid of the technological…
Yes, you may know how to operate your vehicle. You may not have even read your car’s manual, but you do know how to work the wipers, AC, and the radio, as well as the hazard lights. Hopefully, you also know how to change your vehicle’s tires. However, what you don’t seem to realize is that all you need are these simple yet totally life-changing car hacks, which we’re certain you wouldn’t find in any car manual. We’ve got you covered for every minor to major annoyance, and you can be certain that these tips will make your life easier.…