Back in senior high school, my friends made me realize I wasn’t considered good-looking. I hadn’t really thought about my appearance until then, but their teasing and comments about how no guy would be interested because of my looks got to me. Even my best friend, with good intentions, tried to give me advice on changing my dress or hairstyle to attract guys. Despite her efforts, all she managed to do was make me feel even more convinced that I was unattractive. This made me reflect on my junior high school days when I never had a boyfriend. Back then,…
Author: town gist
Landon, who loves flying drones as a hobby, sent his drone over a distant forest just to capture nice views. To his surprise, while recording the landscape, the camera caught something strange. He felt anxious seeing it on his screen. He wondered what that place was. Landon kept the drone above for a few minutes to take good shots. Then, he lowered it slowly to get closer. However, as it went down, the screen suddenly blurred and turned completely black. The drone unexpectedly crashed. Feeling disappointed, Landon sat on the ground, wondering how his perfectly fine drone broke. Without thinking…
For twelve years, I believed I was in a blissful marriage with the most wonderful man in the world. It was only after his tragic demise in a car accident at the age of 36 that I discovered the true identity of my late husband. Awaiting Greg’s return for dinner, my world shattered when the phone rang. His tearful assistant delivered the devastating news—Greg was gone. He had been struck by another vehicle while entering his car. The words echoed in my mind relentlessly: Greg is gone; I’m alone. It felt surreal. We were young and happy—how could he be…
A young boy grappled with the profound loss of his little brother, thrusting him into an early maturation he hadn’t anticipated. Following his brother’s demise, peculiar patterns in his behavior led his mother, Anna, to shadow him one day, determined to uncover the mystery. Martin found himself thrust into premature adulthood after the passing of his little brother, Joe, a sorrowful event that unfolded two years ago when Martin was just five years old. Joe’s life had been marred by illness, and eventually, he didn’t return home from the hospital. Anna, Martin’s mother, gently explained to him that Joe had…
When a mother observed her teenage daughter sneaking out late at night with her hard-earned savings, she resolved to tail her and stumbled upon a revelation. Thirteen years later, the daughter receives a letter outlining how that seemingly clandestine act had profoundly altered someone’s life. “Oh, come on, Mom! It’s not like you can’t spare me some money just this once,” Maria, Sherry’s daughter, retorted one evening upon her return from work. “Honey, please try to understand,” Sherry implored. “We’re on a tight budget this month. We can get you those boots next month.”But, Mom, literally every girl in my…
Richard Grey, despite coming from a wealthy family, was a humble and caring young man who met his fiancée in an unexpected way. However, things took a turn when he pretended to be homeless at her door. The Greys were known for their wealth, with a history dating back to the 1700s. Richard, the only son of Franco and Leah Grey, was groomed to be a gentleman. He was not just good-looking and smart but also kind and empathetic. Richie, as his mom called him, was popular in high school and university, known for his charm and manners. Despite being…
A man left his wife and kids not long after an accident, but a few years later, he met her in a park. They both had new lives, and he felt sorry seeing his ex-wife with another man.Amelia Raymonds was a pretty girl who had a good life growing up in a middle-class family that valued education. She did well in school and made her family proud. Things continued to go well for Amelia in high school and college. She had a charming personality and good looks that matched her intelligence. Her love life was great too. After a not-so-good…
Worried about her kids’ nannies quitting, Bridget got concerned. To figure out why they kept leaving her children, she decided to use cameras. Even though her neighborhood was safe and the people were friendly, Bridget thought carefully before making this choice. Watching the security company’s men set up the cameras, she felt a bit curious about her decision. It wasn’t easy for her to take this step, but Bridget believed it was necessary to understand things better for her children to have a good life. The trouble began when she noticed her husband, the man she promised to love and…
My husband treated me really badly while getting ready for his boss and his wife’s visit. But when I checked his phone, I found out a terrible truth that messed everything up.Tonight is a big night for me. My boss needs to see our house looking perfect. “Listen, Dana,” my husband said angrily. I was used to him talking to me like that. “Yes, Wade. I’ve made your boss’s favorite dish, and it’s perfect,” I replied. He kept looking at his phone, and I got suspicious. “It’s not just the food, Dana! The house is a mess. There’s dirt everywhere.…
A very sad woman decides to go out for the night. When she wakes up in the morning, she finds herself on the street next to a homeless man she doesn’t know. Sophia Parker was a rich woman who owned a big makeup company she started herself. She started dating Peter, who worked at her company. She gave him a house, a motorcycle, two cars, and many other nice things, thinking they would be together forever. Sadly, he suddenly broke up with her, saying she was too powerful for him. “You’re too strong and independent for me. It’s better if…