Amelia was always stopped from going into the old room at the end of the hallway. One night, she heard something odd and decided to check it out when Mark wasn’t around. But he caught her and finally revealed the truth. Mark grew up in Baltimore, Maryland, but moved to New York for college where he met Amelia. They fell in love, got married, and worked in the city. Mark hadn’t mentioned that he owned his childhood home in Baltimore until he finished renovating it. “I’ve been fixing it up for years. It cost a lot because the whole house…
Author: town gist
Biodun had confidence that she had her man right where she wanted him to be: in her total control. ‘At this point, no one can take him from me, not even Jezebel herself ’, she must have thought to herself. The wedding bell was already ringing very loud, it just remained two months or more for her to become his legal wife. The wedding preparations were already in full gear. Their pre-wedding pictures were already well displayed for all to see who had been taken, oh! Not forgetting the joy of both parents seeing their children making that right decision…
A woman was worried about her husband’s behavior at home when she wasn’t there. She put hidden cameras to watch him. After a few days, she found out something that hurt her a lot, and she had nowhere to go. A 32-year-old person on Reddit shared a story about their life last year. They talked about how their relationship with their husband got really bad and how it changed their life completely. The woman thought her husband might be seeing someone else, and when she asked him, he didn’t make her feel better. So, she decided to check by herself…
We were cuddled up together when my boyfriend said something that shocked me. He told me he was moving to the U.S. and wouldn’t be coming back. He didn’t want a long-distance relationship and hoped to find someone new there, suggesting I find someone here too. I felt like my happiness was shattered. We’d been together for four years, and I never thought it would end like this. I decided I didn’t want anything to do with love anymore. Around the same time, another guy kept asking me out, even though I said no.After a while, I realized I needed…
Three years ago, our relationship began amidst his unemployment. Despite that, I accepted him as he was. Initially employed at a rural bank, he lost that job. Despite his circumstances, I believed he would eventually secure employment, leading me to accept his proposal. As a teacher, my income is modest, yet my entrepreneurial drive pushes me to seek additional sources of revenue. Engaging in various endeavors, I generated extra income, enabling me to support him during his periods of unemployment. When he couldn’t find work here, he moved in with his ailing mother. She treated me with maternal affection, prompting…
“My twin sister and I held a special place in our father’s heart; we were his cherished little treasures. He paraded us around proudly, showcasing us to everyone who knew him. With sparkling eyes, he’d declare, ‘Meet my princesses, aren’t they beautiful?’ We basked in the attention, adoring every moment spent with him. Despite our desire to be by his side constantly, our father led a bustling life, much like our mother. In their absence, our three older siblings assumed the responsibility of caring for us. Our home was a cozy flat nestled in a picturesque residential area. Next door,…
“He chased after me for a long time, wanting me to be his girlfriend, but I kept refusing. He talked about his dreams and how much he cared. However, I couldn’t see the excitement or spark in him that I wanted. His life revolved around the church, work, and home. I desired someone with a passion for life, someone who enjoyed fun and taking me out. I wanted walks on the beach, evening strolls to catch up on our day—I craved closeness in a relationship, but Aaron didn’t seem to share those interests. Then, one day, he assured me, ‘I’m…
We did it yesterday. Twice before the cock crowed. Early in the morning, he wanted it again but our second child woke up to get his plans thwarted. Two days ago we did it. Thrice before the break of dawn. The third one was very painful to me. I didn’t want to. I fought it with all my might but he succeeded in getting what he wanted in the end. Three days ago it happened. It was so fierce our five-year-old child woke up and started calling my name. “The bed shook, and our child got scared. He wanted to…
I didn’t understand what was happening then, and I spent a lot of time doubting my husband. Almost a decade ago, in my 30s, I had recently married him. He had been working hard even before our marriage, and I anticipated challenges in our life together, but he was absent for extended periods, leaving me feeling alone. Initially, I tried to let him relax when he was home, but my frustration escalated. Every time I saw him, I became harsh. Despite his attempts to console me, if I remained unsatisfied, he started ignoring me. I wanted his attention, even amidst…
I went to an eatery to order takeout and while I waited, I was busy with my phone. Suddenly, a man walked up to me and introduced himself as Victor. He mentioned that he had been trying to get my attention from his table, which was quite far from where I was seated. I apologized for not noticing him earlier as I was engrossed with my phone. Victor then asked for my phone number. I didn’t mind giving it to him, so I did. However, he didn’t believe it was my real number and dialed it right in front of…