The crack of gunfire shatters the morning calm. Jamal’s body hits the cold pavement, blood seeping through his shirt as his vision blurs. Faces swim above him—shocked bystanders, a frantic woman pressing down on his wound. In those terrifying moments between life and death, Jamal’s mind races. How did it come to this? The choices that led him here flash before his eyes—his mother’s tears, his father’s absence, the allure of easy money and respect on the streets. Now, lying in a dirty alley, Jamal realizes with startling clarity: this isn’t the end he wants. But is it too late…
Author: town gist
When a racist cop pulls over a young Black woman and screams at her to open her trunk, he unknowingly takes the first step toward his own downfall. Unaware that she’s recording him, what follows brings down a corrupt department like the wind bringing down a house of cards. Aisha’s heart raced as she sped down the open road in her yellow Ferrari 458, the roar of the engine exhilarating. Suddenly, red and blue lights flashed in her rearview mirror. Aisha’s stomach tightened. She slowed and pulled over to the side of the road. The police car stopped behind her,…
A peaceful flight was suddenly interrupted by a flock of angry birds refusing to leave the plane. As chaos unfolded midair, the pilot’s discovery led to an immediate, heart-stopping decision to land. As the sun dipped below the horizon, painting the sky in hues of orange and pink, Flight 237 soared steadily at 30,000 feet. The Boeing 737 carried 162 passengers and a crew of six, all settled in for their three-hour journey from Chicago to Denver. Captain Sarah Miller, a veteran pilot with 15 years of experience, sat in the cockpit, her eyes scanning the instruments before her. At…
Tyler, Megan, and Chris gathered at a street corner in their neighborhood, their laughter echoing as they joked about Mabel, an elderly woman living alone, known for her wisdom. The trio, all white teenagers, decided it would be fun to visit her, unaware of the impact this decision would have on their lives. “Let’s go see the old lady,” Tyler suggested, a mischievous glint in his eye. “We can bring some snacks and a camera. It’ll be like a safari.” Megan giggled, twirling her hair. “Yeah, we can show everyone at school how brave we are, hanging out with her.”…
On a quiet night, Lieutenant Brad Thompson patrolled a deserted road in his police cruiser, his mind filled with distorted views of society, shaped by years of prejudice and misinformation. As he drove, he spotted a black sedan parked on the side of the road. Without hesitation, he decided to approach the vehicle, unaware that its occupant was an undercover FBI agent. Brad pulled up behind the sedan and activated his patrol car’s lights. He stepped out, his hand resting near his holster—a habit born from years of ingrained suspicion. As he approached the driver’s side window, he saw a…
Luther boarded the crowded bus, his shoulders slumped from another exhausting day at work. The vehicle reeked of sweat and frustration, a testament to the daily grind endured by its passengers. As he scanned for a seat, his eyes met a sea of weary faces, each a mirror of his own fatigue. Squeezing through the packed aisle, Luther spotted an available seat. Just as he was about to claim it, he noticed a woman standing nearby. Her pale face and protruding belly immediately caught his attention. Without hesitation, he gestured towards the empty seat. “Please, take my seat,” Luther said,…
When I woke up the next morning, I started recalling events of the last night. I could recall a guy danced with me at the club. I could recall he walked me to my taxi and said something to the taxi driver. I forgot what he said. I could also recall that he gave me his number and told me his name. Everything was blurry because I had too much to drink while at the club. The following weekend, I went to the same club again with Belinda my friend. Just when we entered the club, a guy walked up…
She dropped the blade and jumped away from the counter. This couldn’t be happening. Her scream echoed through the house as her husband ran to her side. What was going on? Minnie and her husband, Joel, lived off the land as much as their lifestyle would allow. For Minnie and Joel, their “grow what you eat” lifestyle wasn’t a chore; instead, it was a pleasant, relaxing hobby that let them spend quality time with their kids and each other. But on this fateful day’s fishing haul, the couple caught something that changed everything.Bofin, also known as mud Pike or trash…
Martha was rinsing dishes one evening when she saw what she believed to be a small snake slithering around her kitchen sink. Panicked, she trapped it under a glass and called the local wildlife rescue. The vet arrived, expecting a routine snake retrieval. However, upon closer inspection, his face blanched. He stared at Martha, his voice trembling, “That’s not a snake. It’s far worse.” Martha looked at veterinarian George, whose face looked pale. “What do you mean it’s not a snake?” she asked, her voice filled with fear. Her hand trembled as she pressed the glass down, feeling the snake…
During the burial of a beautiful young lady, the priest noticed something very odd under her dress. When he investigated, what happened next was completely unbelievable. Reverend Father Michael was getting ready to say the final rites at the funeral, but something strange caught his attention. In fact, the whole funeral seemed odd right from the start. The people in charge of the funeral initially refused to open the coffin for the last blessings, saying it was what the family wanted. And when they finally opened it, Father Michael noticed something very unusual under the lady’s dress.Curiosity led Father Michael…