A journalist could hardly imagine what was inside her sister’s coffin when she begged to open it after arriving late for the funeral. When they discovered the terrible secret hidden inside, everyone was shocked. On that gray and sad afternoon, Annabelle ran through the streets, soaked with rain that seemed to weep along with her. The heavy sky reflected her state of mind, deep in melancholy and despair. The news that her sister Annabeth was being buried at that very moment had come to her like a devastating and unexpected bolt of lightning. “No! She can’t leave me. I can’t…
Author: town gist
A young woman helps a homeless man on a cold winter’s night and takes him home so he won’t freeze to death. But when he comes out of the bath unrecognizable, the young woman could never have dreamed of the shocking revelation that happened next. On a cold winter’s evening, Holly, a 27-year-old young woman, was saying goodbye to her parents after a warm visit. “I’d better go home now, Mom, before the blizzard gets worse,” she said, wrapping her scarf around her neck. As her car was in the workshop, she would have to walk back home. When they…
An obstetrician decides to deliver his own child. But for the first time in his career, the baby is born without life, leaving him completely shaken. One hour later, after he kneels beside the newborn to say one last prayer, a cry echoes through the hospital, bringing with it an unbelievable miracle. Dr. Ralph was devastated. Seated on the cold floor of the delivery room, with his back against the wall, he stared at nothing, as though his soul had been completely emptied. There were no more tears to shed. His body was paralyzed by shock, his breathing broken by…
The morning sun filtered softly through the stained-glass windows of the convent, painting colorful patterns across the stone floors. It was the end of morning prayer, and a familiar silence filled the air. Nuns moved quietly through the halls, whispering prayers and heading to their daily tasks. But Sister Beatrice, a young novice, moved differently. She rushed through the corridors, her shoes echoing sharply. “Sister Beatrice, why the hurry?” asked Sister Martha, one of the older nuns. “I need to speak to the Mother Superior. It’s urgent,” Beatrice replied, not slowing down. She arrived breathless at Mother Helena’s door and…
It was nearly 10 p.m. when Robert tucked his six-year-old daughter, Sophia, into bed. “Time for sleep, princess,” he said softly, wrapping the blanket around her small frame. Sophia looked up at him with sleepy eyes. “Daddy… do we have to go to the hospital again tomorrow?” Robert’s heart sank. She asked this question often. And every time, the answer hurt to say. “Yes, my love. We have to. It’s important to keep you strong.” Sophia nodded, but her little voice grew quieter. “I wish Mommy could come too… do you think she misses us?” Robert forced a smile, fighting…
The morning sun peeked gently through the curtains in Julie’s bedroom. She was just 25, glowing with life and love, and seven months pregnant with twins. As she stretched out of bed, her hands went instinctively to her aching lower back. Bryce, her husband, was already in the kitchen, preparing breakfast. When she walked in, he smiled, kissed her forehead, and asked how she slept. “Only after the twins stopped kicking,” she chuckled, rubbing her belly. “They must be playing soccer in there,” Bryce joked. Julie laughed lightly. “Looks like we’ve got two energetic players.” They ate breakfast together Bryce…
Sixteen years ago, in a quiet countryside hospital, something unexpected happened in the maternity ward. Three newborn triplets were born, healthy and full of life. But what made people pause wasn’t just that they were triplets. It was that they all had soft brown skin, a clear contrast to their mother’s and father’s pale white complexions. The nurses, at first, simply admired the babies. But tension soon filled the room. The parents looked at the infants with confusion, even fear. The mother, tired and shaken, whispered something to her husband. No one heard the words, but the worry in her…
Tariq Johnson was only 13 years old, but today, he felt older proud, even. He had his very first paycheck in hand, written in his name. It wasn’t a huge amount just $150 but to him, it felt like a million dollars. He had earned it by helping out part-time at his father’s tech firm over the summer organizing wires, sorting parts, cleaning desktops, and learning to troubleshoot simple things. It wasn’t glamorous, but it was his. Wearing his cleanest jeans, a freshly ironed polo shirt, and his favorite sneakers, Tariq walked into the towering glass building of Crest View…
“Mom, he’s my brother,” said six-year-old Andrew, his voice trembling as he stared at the barefoot boy on the sidewalk. Clara Whitmore, dressed in her beige heels and crisp designer suit, froze. They had just left a fancy downtown gala at the Ritz, where the city’s wealthiest had gathered to sip champagne under glittering lights. Andrew had been as polite and quiet as always, holding her hand gently as they stepped out into the afternoon sun. But now, as they turned onto 6th Avenue, everything stopped. Andrew had suddenly gone still. His small hand gripped hers tighter. “Andrew?” Clara asked,…
In the chaos of an African conflict zone, seasoned U.N. pilot John Henderson was on a high-risk rescue mission. Known for his courage and calm under pressure, John was flying over a war-ravaged town when a missile exploded nearby. Forced to land, he stepped out into the ruins of what was once a vibrant community. That’s when he saw her a young girl, no older than eight, alone and clinging to a makeshift doll. Her name was Amara. Unlike most children in such conditions, Amara didn’t cry. Her eyes held strength beyond her years. Something about her reminded John of…