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.”…
Author: town gist
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…
“Oh, your love is a drug that’s capable of giving us the necessary strength to achieve everything we set out to do. The protagonist of the video that we leave you knew very well when he worked very hard for months to give an emotional surprise to his girl on his girlfriend’s day.The boyfriend’s life has not been easy. Thirteen years ago, he suffered a broken leg and developed a nervous disorder known as reflex sympathetic dystrophy (RSD), a disease that caused them to have to amputate the leg. Despite having to be in a wheelchair for his entire life,…
Francis, a 25-year-old cop on a night patrol, stopped the hearse driver and ordered him to open the coffin he was transporting. Then he got the shock of his life. It was a bitterly cold January evening; the street was almost completely deserted. A few people in thick winter jackets could be seen scurrying back home for a hot cup of coffee or a hot shower, perhaps. But not for Francis.The lone cop was seated in his van, ready to begin his night patrol. Francis was actually supposed to be assisted by his patrol partner that night. However, just before…
Pregnancy may seem to be the most beautiful thing that can happen to a woman, but in order to experience the true joys of motherhood, the woman’s body must be healthy and ready for the strain that it will experience in the next nine months. Nowadays, girls getting pregnant before reaching adulthood is seen as an exception.However, in the olden days, seeing a 14-year-old girl pregnant wasn’t all that surprising in some regions. In most cases, giving birth at a young age had severe consequences not only for the baby but for the mother as well, especially considering the level…