Brooke was a beautiful young girl who grew up in a happy and loving home. One day, her father gave her an unusual gift — a small raven chick. By raising it, Brooke would learn responsibility and how to care for something. Unfortunately, one day she unexpectedly died for unknown reasons. During her funeral, the raven perched on her coffin, and that’s when something unbelievable and miraculous happened. Brooke might have only been six years old, but she was strong, beautiful, and independent. She loved to spend time in the garden, looking at the plants and insects that played on…
Author: town gist
When a kind and caring man was dying in his hospital bed, his beloved dog was brought to him to say goodbye. What happened next will bring tears to your eyes and leave you feeling heartbroken. Ryan Jessen was a man like any other. He lived an ordinary and unremarkable life in California, and he was happy with his job as a landscaper. He certainly enjoyed doing what he did for a living and found that not only did he relish in creating something new and beautiful, but he also loved the creativity and freedom that that line of work…
When young couple Cheryl and Howard had their first child, they were flabbergasted by their dog’s strange behavior with the baby. When they finally figured out what their pet was doing, they were shaken to the core. Howard and Cheryl had been together for roughly 10 years when they found out they were pregnant. A few years back, they had begun trying to have children but had encountered some struggles along the way. Cheryl had had a rough time facing the possibility that she might not be able to have children. Howard loved his wife, and it had broken his…
Fishermen think they found a seal on a floating iceberg, until they get closer and realize they’re in danger. When a trio of fishermen heads out looking for crabs, they see something surprising: a creature trapped on ice floating out into sea all by itself, in serious need of rescue. They believe this to be one of the usual sea animals they typically see, like a seal, but what it actually is changes the course of their trip and their lives forever. Mallory Harrigan, Ellen Russell, and Cliff Russell own a small fishing boat together. They trawl off the coast…
When this 35-year-old woman decided to marry a 97-year-old man, everyone was certain that she was out of her mind. At the wedding ceremony, everyone laughed and called the couple horrible names, but years later, they regretted it a lot. The morning of Akua and Agay’s wedding finally dawned. It was a day the villagers had been looking forward to. Akua would be getting married to Agayi B’s third wife. While that wasn’t out of place due to local cultural practices, most people found it ridiculous that Akua, a 35-year-old woman, would be getting married to….Read Full Story Here………
A wealthy patron’s reckless kiss at the restaurant where I waitress disrupted both our lives, but we embarked on a journey of self-discovery and forgiveness as I pondered: Could we truly leave behind our past for a fresh start? The heart of downtown pulsed with life as the Starlight Bistro teemed with the vibrant energy of a typical Friday late afternoon. Amidst the clinking of glasses and the soft undertones of jazz, I wove through tables with practiced ease, a tray of drinks balanced in my hand. Then there was that corner table — a boisterous group of pretentiously dressed…
When Lily’s mother passed away, she was devastated. Her grandparents took her in, and they took her to her mother’s grave whenever she asked them to. One day, when she was there alone, she suddenly heard a voice saying, “Hello, Lily.” It startled her because she thought she was alone, but when she turned around and saw who had spoken to her, she gasped. This could not be real, or could it? Lily spent the day by her mother’s grave, reading and eating cookies, like she often did. When it was time to leave, she said, “Bye, Mommy, I’ll come…
When this principal gave a student’s phone to Officer Mitch, she immediately burst into tears. Three minutes later, when the cop checks it, he screams, “God, no!” Officer Mitch heard the sound of crying coming from the stairs. With a concerned frown on his face, he walked over to see what was going on. He was shocked to see Sienna crying, her face buried in her hands as her shoulders racked with sobs. The high school student seemed really upset; she didn’t even notice the officer walk up to her. Officer Mitch went closer to her and touched her shoulder…
The doctors declare a newborn Dead. But at the funeral, the mother hears her baby crying and can’t believe what has happened.Knight had fallen on Brantley, a small town known for its Deep Roots and unique sense of community. In the local hospital, a modest but well-kept building, a scene of pure love and expectation was unfolding.Mary, a 28-year-old with bright eyes and a radiant smile, was ready to receive the greatest gift life could give her: a son, Ethan, her husband, was by her side, holding her hand as waves of anticipation swept through the….Read Full Story Here……
When 30-year-old teacher Lauren got pregnant, she was over the moon. She had always wanted a child, and now was her opportunity to bring a baby into the world and become the mother she had always wanted to be. But when doctors scanned her, they discovered something shocking, something they’d never seen before in their lives.Being a teacher, Lauren had always put her career first. She had grown up in a working-class family in the north of England, and her work ethic was exemplary and second to none. Finding out she was pregnant was exciting, but it didn’t mean she…