I met them as a group of three—Martin, Joe, and Laka. It was Martin who first reached out to me. They were new in town and said they were looking to make some friends. I agreed, and over time, all three of them became my friends. Since they lived together, I’d often visit on weekends to help out around the house. They were kind and generous—bringing me gifts whenever they returned from trips, giving me money when I needed it, and even supporting my parents when things were tough. Because Martin was the one who initially contacted me, he always…
Author: town gist
There was a time in my life when I was living from hand to mouth. I had a job, but it was one I landed with just my SHS certificate, so the pay was minimal. Whatever I earned went straight into covering rent, transportation, food, and bills. Sometimes, it wasn’t even enough to meet all my needs. I couldn’t lean on my family for support either—things were tough for them too. I was essentially on my own. I knew I didn’t want to keep living paycheck to paycheck. I made up my mind to pursue further education and get a…
All my life, in every relationship I’ve had, I’ve only ever been attracted to one man at a time. I’ve heard other women talk about having crushes on different men even while being in committed relationships. One married friend once confided in me, saying, “Girl, I know I’m taken, but there’s this guy at work who looks absolutely lickable. Every time I see him, I get unholy thoughts. I know I can’t touch him, but it doesn’t hurt to fantasize, right?” I remember looking at her, full of judgment. “You know I don’t usually judge, but I’m judging you right…
At a peaceful convent where only women were allowed, something shocking began to unfold. One by one, the nuns started becoming pregnant. It was impossible to explain, and the situation quickly spiraled out of control. The Mother Superior, terrified and confused, couldn’t understand how such a thing could happen in a place so strictly guarded and devoted to God. Desperate for answers, she secretly installed a hidden camera to uncover the truth. What she discovered was beyond anything she could have imagined. Mother Judith sat in her office, focused on the daily responsibilities of running the Santa Maria Convent. She…
We’ve only been married for nine months, but we were together for four years before tying the knot. During those four years of dating, he was always very interested in sex, and I didn’t see any reason to hold back, so I gave in whenever he wanted it. I won’t say sex was the only thing keeping us together, but it definitely played a big role. Even when we fought and didn’t talk for days, sex was the one thing that brought us back together. After arguments, it always felt different—more intense, more emotional. The way he gave it his…
At that point in my life, I was barely getting by. I had a job, but it was the kind you get with just a high school certificate, so the pay wasn’t good. Everything I earned went into rent, transport, food, and bills. Sometimes, it still wasn’t enough. I couldn’t turn to my family for help because they were also struggling. I was basically alone in it all. I didn’t want to keep living from one paycheck to the next, so I made up my mind to go back to school and get a degree that could help me find…
The mansion was big, but for Adam, it felt like a cage. Six years old, blonde hair, pale skin, his body fragile. He sat in silence most days, watching the world through windows. His crutches leaned in the corner, reminders of what he couldn’t do. Doctors had come, spoken quickly, and left behind words like chains: He may never walk properly. It could be neurological, developmental, autism, motor delays. His father had spent fortunes, but each verdict was the same—Adam would live with limits. So Adam was left alone in hallways of marble, his father gone at work, his mother…
Mr. Karl Lowe didn’t have a good name around the neighborhood. He had kept to himself for years, and people thought he was strange. But after he passed away, Corey went into his house and found something no one expected. Corey had grown up in Aurora, Colorado, but after getting his real estate license, he moved to a new neighborhood. It was a nice suburb with friendly people. But there was one thing that stood out—Mr. Karl Lowe and his house. Mr. Lowe was an older man who kept to himself. He hardly ever spoke to anyone and only left…
Please help me. I’m a young mother of two children. I got married in 2017, and since then, my husband and I have been living together peacefully. I actually met him through my mom. His mother and my mom used to work together at a government hospital. At that time, I had just finished university and was waiting for my NYSC call-up letter so I could start my service year. I’m the first child in my family, and my mom always wanted me to get married early. Even when I was still in school and not thinking much about marriage,…
In the chaos of an African conflict zone, skilled U.N. pilot John finds a young girl, Amara, amidst the ruins. Their chance meeting alters the course of their lives dramatically. John, moved by her courage and resilience, decides to adopt Amara and brings her back to the United States. As they navigate the trials and triumphs of their new life, a deep and unbreakable bond forms between them. Twenty years later, Amara repaid him in the most extraordinary way. John Henderson, a seasoned U.N. pilot known for his resourcefulness and steady nerves, was in the middle of a rescue mission…