This black boy had had a strenuous day at work. But when he noticed an old lady walk into the crowded bus, he quickly offered her a seat without giving it too much thought. Then she handed him a shocking note that affected his life. As 23-year-old Jaden got to the bus stop after a day’s hard work juggling between being a machine operator and a cleaner in a production factory, he saw a bus and jumped right on it. He was lucky to spot a free seat as the buses were always crowded in the evening. He was exhausted,…
Author: town gist
“When a broke mom has to appear in front of a judge for a parking ticket, she brings her daughter with her. The judge takes one look at the child, invites her to sit with him, and asks her if she is hungry.When the little girl says she is, he makes a shocking decision.In Providence, Rhode Island, a young mother walked towards the courthouse with her six-year-old daughter’s hand tightly clasped in hers. At first glance, her court appearance wasn’t serious; it was for a parking violation and the fine was only $100. But for her, it was a smaller…
As she went back home after a long day, Gina was suddenly attacked by three men. She thought no one could help her, but then a wolf came out of the woods and did something incredible. Gina was tired and couldn’t wait to get home; she just wanted to sleep. Visiting the hospital was exhausting.The dark road made her slightly nervous, despite the fact that she had always loved that forest as a child. As a kid, it was her happy place. Her parents moved a lot for work, and it was only at her grandparents’ cabin that she felt…
Frank Jerome was a priest in charge of Saint Thomas Parish. He tried his best to lead his flock and ensure everything was done the right way, but then things began to go wrong. The church’s offerings suddenly started going missing, prompting him to investigate and find the culprit. What he would discover would shock everyone. Frank Jerome was no one’s favorite priest. Ever since his transfer to Saint Thomas Parish, he could count on one hand how many times he had been invited to visit a parishioner. He was not the kind of priest people loved to flock around…
Returning from battle, a black soldier was stunned to discover his wife pregnant. Overwhelmed with anxiety and confusion, he waited anxiously until the birth of the child to confirm the paternity. The DNA revealed something unimaginable. Stan sprinted from a building rigged with explosives. His heart pounded as he ran, desperate to distance himself before the imminent explosion. After 5 intense minutes, the building erupted in flames, the force of the blast hurling him to the ground. He lay there, waiting for the chaos to subside before struggling to his feet and limping away. Stan, a black soldier serving in…
I met my ex-husband in church, he was an active member of the choir and will most time take solo or play an instrument.I wasn’t so attracted to him because I was dating a guy then but he kept insisting and coming around me almost all the time. It was obvious he wanted something. After a while we became friends and he promised to teach me how to play a keyboard and so we started keyboard lessons in his mini-flat apartment just the 2 of us.Several times he will make attempt to kiss me or touch me and I will…
When I caught him the very first time, he told me they were friends. They were friends long ago before I even came into the picture and that the lady knew we were dating. I asked him to put the lady on the phone so I talk to her. He called her line but the lady didn’t pick up. He called again but there was no answer. At the second call, I had come to believe he was telling the truth so I told him it was ok. He told me he would put me on if the lady calls…
Man Mocks Black Woman on Plane, Unaware of Who’s Sitting Behind HimOn what should have been an ordinary flight from Madrid to New York, things took an unexpected turn when Denise was mocked by a man because of her black skin. The situation quickly escalated, involving the entire flight. However, neither of them knew who was sitting behind them. Denise and her daughter, Fiona, stood beside each other as they were checked through security. They had their tickets in hand as their luggage was run through the scanner. Once cleared, they continued on with other passengers toward the plane they…
Arrival in Africa brought unforeseen danger for Pauline. Navigating the dense jungle quickened her heart. Amongst swaying leaves and tangled vines, a looming figure saw her eye. It was a massive, angry gorilla, dark and bristling.Panic surged, echoes of the guide’s warnings on untamed jungle inhabitants flooding her mind. Remembering the advice – ‘In the presence of a gorilla, play dead’ – Pauline lay still, trembling, silent. The gorilla advanced, eyes fixed on her, a heart-thundering, terrifying moment.It sniffed, fingers lightly touching, while she dared not breathe, its weight and warm breath looming over her. Minutes felt like hours as…
Our marriage was only three months old when I saw my husband smoking for the first time. I was shocked. I thought it was a prank to see how I will react. I rushed to him, snatched it from his hand, and threw it away. I got burnt on the finger but that didn’t bother me a lot. I said, “What kind of joke is that? It’s not funny, don’t ever do it again.” And then he showed me the whole pack in his pocket. I said, “Are you ok? Where from this? Where did you pick it from?” He…