The dog interrupts the funeral by starting to bark at the casket. When a man questions the reason, the priest becomes nervous, and then this man discovers a shocking secret. It was a cloudy day, and the sky seemed as sorrowful as everyone present at Hannah’s funeral, who were in complete silence. Some people held handkerchiefs, while others, with tear-filled eyes, remembered every happy moment shared with her. The wind blew softly, rustling the leaves of the trees, as if nature itself was paying its final tribute. Suddenly, an unexpected sound broke the silence—it was Duke, Hannah’s loyal dog. He…
Author: town gist
Falling from the cliff, the kangaroo almost drowned in the seawater. The huge animal did not know how to swim, struggling helplessly as the strong waves surrounded it. The kangaroo drank mouthfuls of salt water, its whole body gradually exhausted. Its eyes closed, waiting for death to come. In that desperate moment, on the beach, a group of people walking by suddenly saw the kangaroo struggling. Two big men immediately took action, jumping into the sea and swimming with all their might towards the animal. But rescuing a panicked kangaroo in the water was not an easy task; its kicking…
The midday heat hung over the small Texas town like a heavy blanket. The humidity and dust mixed into a suffocating haze, driving people to seek refuge under air conditioners. On Main Street, long and straight like an invisible line, a shiny black SUV appeared in the distance. The sun reflected off its perfectly polished surface, creating a mirage as if it were floating above the scorching asphalt. Officer Darl Smith was bored in his patrol car, lazily sipping cold coffee from a plastic cup. It had been a…Read Full Story Here…..
Jack, a Black man, was heading home after a long, hard day at work. This day had tested him to his core: he had been let go due to staff cuts at his company. Jack had dedicated years to his projects, pouring his heart and soul into his work, and now, facing sudden unemployment, he felt empty and uncertain. As he sat in a crowded subway car, he tried to collect his thoughts, but his worries about the future only fueled his anxiety. The subway journey lasted about fifty minutes. At the third stop, a pregnant woman entered the car,…
A moment ago, they had no idea who I was. Their eyes skimmed over me, from the polished black shoes to the skin they thought didn’t belong. One smug gesture, a cold smile, and as if by script, they politely asked me to leave. I didn’t argue, didn’t bother explaining who I really was. Why should I? The real show was yet to come. Very soon, they’d realize that this hotel, which they so carefully guarded against me, now belongs to me. Standing at the entrance of a luxurious hotel, I couldn’t shake the absurdity of the situation. My suit…
A couple of local cops thought that they’d give me a warm welcome to their town. They tied me to a lamp post in the middle of the street, putting on a show like I was just another nobody. Little did they know who they were really messing with or how this would blow up in their faces. Let’s start from the beginning. So, here’s the deal: name’s Danny, 54, been around the block a few times. Just moved to this little middle-of-nowhere town in South Carolina to take up the badge as chief of police. Not my first rodeo,…
Colonel Maya Roberts walked through the airport with quiet determination, dressed in civilian clothes, a black leather jacket over a plain white T-shirt, and dark jeans. She moved with the effortless confidence of someone used to taking command. But today, she wasn’t looking for any kind of special treatment; she was just another passenger blending into the crowd, ready to board a flight like anyone else. She adjusted her duffel bag over her shoulder and glanced at the time on her phone. She was heading to an important military summit, where she was scheduled to speak on one of the…
He pursued me for a very long time but I kept giving him no as an answer. He asked why. He talked about his dreams for me. He desperately wanted me to be his girlfriend. I didn’t want to because I didn’t see any fun in him. His whole life was centred around the church. From work to church, from church to house. I wanted a man who had a fire in him. Who liked to have fun. I’m that kind of woman. I want to be taken out. A walk down the beach. A night stroll on an empty street…
I have tried all that is within my powers to be a good wife to this man and also to see that this marriage works but it is obvious that my efforts are not bearing any fruits. We have been married for almost nine years now but we are yet to have our own children. This has been a major problem in this marriage and regardless of all I do, my husband claims he knows best and continues to believe that God will make a way for us. We have visited so many hospitals and prayer houses but nothing positive…
My husband’s business was such that he could not miss a phone call. If he was too busy to answer the phone, I answered it for him. In 2020 I answered a call from a very rude caller. I dismissed it as one of those things. Another time this same person called. When I answered the phone she said, “Don’t you have your own phone that you keep answering other people’s phone calls?” I responded, “That somebody you’re referring to is my husband so I have every right to answer his phone when he’s not available.” The caller made the…