Riding her bike from school had turned into a nightmare. She was bullied around every corner by both boys and girls. It was relentless, and it made her life a misery. Then the scariest thing imaginable happened: the Punishers pulled into town. The long snake of motorbikes trailed through the main road, setting in motion a chain of events that would change Audriana’s life forever. Sweat stung Audriana’s eyes as she pedaled. Dirt sprayed behind her with each gasp for air. The older boys’ taunts followed her in the alley’s close confines: “Freak,” “Tomboy.” There was no escape. The alley…
Author: town gist
A baby girl is abandoned by her mother in the maternity ward just for being born with a different condition in her eyes. But after she is adopted by a nurse, a miracle happens that leaves everyone speechless. Danielle had always dreamed of the day when she would hold her own child in her arms. At the age of 40, after years of failed attempts and disappointments, the news of her pregnancy came as a miracle, a ray of hope in her lonely life as a single mother. She saw in that child not only the fulfillment of a dream…
A little homeless boy decides to rob a luxurious mansion but is terrified when he sees a sick old lady bedridden. When the old lady says something to him, the boy is paralyzed with fear. In the dim light of dawn, Liam woke up on the cold ground of a deserted street. His stomach rumbled, a cruel reminder of hunger, his constant companion. “Just one day at a time,” he whispered to himself, trying to gather the strength to face the reality of another morning without food. When the first rays of sun began to shine, the little boy, at…
A local cop was on a rescue mission to save a baby that was locked in a hot car. In the heat of the moment, he smashed the window of the car, only to realize at the last minute that he had made a huge mistake. Lieutenant Jason Short had responded promptly and adequately to emergency calls throughout his career, but little did he know that this particular rodeo would be unlike any other he had gone through. It was in the middle of summer, and the young officer was just about to head to a local restaurant to get…
When Allison gave birth to black and white twins, she thought she’d seen it all. But seven years later, she received the greatest shock of her life. Despite their contrasting appearances and diverse cultural backgrounds, the relationship between Dean Durant, of West Indian heritage, and Allison Spooner, with her British roots, was embraced by those around them without any sense of peculiarity. In spite of their outward differences, their deep love, mutual care, and understanding for each other as a couple were evident and cherished by all who knew them.The couple first crossed paths during their college years, where they…
High school expels soldier for his color; then something unexpected happens. “Justice will not be served until those who are unaffected are as outraged as those who are.” – Benjamin Franklin Marcus Williams understood these words deeply. Growing up as a young black man in a predominantly white town, he had often found himself at the receiving end of subtle and overt prejudices. Yet he remained undeterred, fueled by a dream larger than the small-mindedness he sometimes encountered. His dream was to serve his country, a goal that had anchored him through countless challenges and adversities. Marcus Williams sat at…
Bank staff refused to serve Blackman. Then he returned the next day and did this: Under the harsh fluorescent lights of the bank, Michael Thompson’s steps echoed with a quiet determination. Dressed simply in a crisp, clean shirt and dark slacks, he might not have fit the stereotypical image of a flourishing entrepreneur, yet his success in real estate spoke volumes. However, as he approached the service desk in the bustling bank in the heart of Texas, the air thickened with a palpable disregard from the staff. Michael presented his case with a clear voice, laying out his business plans…
Edward Morrison was only 8 years old when his whole world came to a screeching halt because of terrible news. The boy was sitting at the kitchen table in the small apartment where he lived with his mother. As he did every day, he was doing his homework and waiting for the half hour he would spend with her before she left again. His mother left for work at 5:00 a.m. every morning and returned home around 5:00 p.m. For 30 minutes, she would listen to Edward’s stories about his day. They would eat something together, and then she would…
Kennedy Littledy and her two friends were on a relaxing drive when the worst occurred—a tragic accident that would drastically change the lives of everyone involved. Find out exactly what happened in this harrowing tale of tragedy and overcoming the odds. Kennedy Littledy’s life took a tragic turn on May 22, 2021, following a car accident that would forever alter her reality. Amidst the picturesque landscapes of Idaho, the emotional turbulence from a recent breakup propelled Kennedy and her two closest friends, Nakia Molina and Jacob Rasmusen, into a dire situation that seemed more like a nightmare than reality. They…
How far do you think a father’s love for his daughter can go? The bond that unites parents and children is considered by many to be the most powerful that exists, so much so that some say that the love that unites them is capable of transcending death, allowing them to continue communicating without the need of seeing or hearing each other. How much truth is there to this statement, and how much fantasy? The truth is that there are events that escape any logical explanation that the human being knows. Beyond the credibility we give them and the faith…