The neighbors couldn’t believe their eyes when they looked through their upstairs bedroom window. They were appalled; there was a tent in their neighbor’s backyard. Whoever was inside it had them calling the authorities. They wanted to get their neighbors arrested for what they were doing and they refused to stop until they were forced to leave the neighborhood for good. It was a quiet afternoon for the residents of Holly Springs in North Carolina. Doug Jennings was a retired police chief of the Holly Springs Police Department. Since retiring, he….Read Full Story Here……….
Author: town gist
Mr. Karl Lowe had a bad reputation in his neighborhood after years of being a loner. But when he died, Corey stepped into his house and discovered what no one ever imagined.Corey grew up in Aurora, Colorado, but he moved to a different neighborhood after receiving his real estate certification. It was a beautiful suburban area with many great people. There was only one caveat, Mr. Karl Lowe and his houseMr. Lowe was an older man who never talked to anyone and barely left his home to….Read Full Story Here…….
Paige Bailey had observed that the boy who lived next door always spent all day outdoors. If he was not riding a bike, he was skating or talking with other boys his age. That was all normal child behavior, but the odd thing was that when the other boys got called home for dinner by their moms, only the boy was left on the street. He didn’t seem to mind much and would simply shrug his shoulders and keep on riding his bike to and fro by himself with his ever-present hat screwed on….Read Full Story Here…….
For Kathy and Brandon Gunn, it had been the magical day they had dreamed of: food, family, and amazing wedding memories. The happy couple watched everyone laugh, drink, and dance the night away. The gift table was also overflowing with touching generosity, but there was one, in particular, that caught their eye. The silver-wrapped box had a sealed envelope attached; the only thing written on it gave them very specific instructions not to open it until the first argument as husband and wife. It was so tempting, but they restrained themselves. Eventually, the gift ended up forgotten in….Read Full Story…
After the birth of our second child, my husband fell sick. It was really bad. I feared we were going to lose him until we went to the hospital. The doctors stabilized him, ran some tests, and then discussed their diagnosis with me.Your husband has depression and high blood pressure,” they declared. They assured us that he would be fine as long as he took his medications regularly. He was given a diet plan to manage the pressure. With time, he got better as the doctors assured us.I was ready for us to resume our marriage until I found out…
When a Black woman gave birth to a white baby, her husband immediately accused her of cheating. Without a second thought, he dumped her, leaving her broken and helpless. Three years later, DNA tests revealed the unthinkable.The baby’s tiny cries filled the entire delivery room. Kaia heaved a sigh of relief as she slowly fell back on the delivery table. She closed her eyes and let a weary smile play on her lips. That tiny cry had suddenly made all the pains worth it. The woman was still reveling in the moment when she heard a…Read Full Story Here………
I saw him as the father I never had. I was working for him but he treated me like his daughter. Whenever we travelled on a work assignment, he treated me like I was his boss. He listened to me. He asked for my opinions before doing anything. He’s not young. He’s as old as my father but he treated my opinion as sacred and came to me for more.He isn’t tech-savvy so I handled his phone, sent his personal emails and responded to his messages. Working relationship turned into a romantic affair. It happened so fast I didn’t have…
After being abandoned by his fiancée, Brian Anderson, a resident of the United States, showed compassion for a homeless woman and her child, offering them shelter in his home for a single night. However, upon waking up the next morning, he realized their lives would change forever after discovering what had truly happened.Brian arrived at the hospital looking meticulously groomed. Though physically attractive, his worried expression conveyed a sense of….Read Full Story Here………..
They arrested a Black woman in the mall, right in front of her daughter. But what followed was something no one could have predicted. The day had begun like any other for Lydia and her daughter Jasmine—a simple plan to enjoy some quality time shopping and grabbing lunch together. But this day, which started with such joy, quickly spiraled into one they would remember forever.Lydia woke up that morning with excitement bubbling inside her. Glancing at the clock, she realized she had plenty of time to prepare a little….Read Full Story Here……….
I walked into an eatery one afternoon to order takeout. While I waited for my food I kept busy with my phone. A man walked up to me with determination on his face. He smiled and said “Hello my name is Victor. I have been trying to get your attention from my table over there (he points to a far-off table).You didn’t even blink in my direction.” I looked at him and said “Sorry I’ve been engrossed with my phone.” He said “I can see that. I suppose that’s how to get your attention, through your phone. Can you give…