Julie was just an 8-year-old African-American girl who wanted to learn like the rest of her classmates. Unfortunately, her teacher never wanted that. He would often mock and humiliate her in front of the entire class. But one morning, Julie got the ultimate revenge. The car screeched to a halt in front of the school, and Julie burst out of the door, her heart racing like a wild animal. She waved a hasty goodbye to her mother as she tried to smile. As her mother’s car sped away, Julie’s anxiety and fear engulfed her like a dark wave. She shook…
Author: town gist
At the busy corridors of Beirut International Airport, Officer NASA and his four-legged partner, Jim, embarked on their routine patrol. Jim, a German shepherd with a finely tuned nose, usually went about his duties calmly. However, on this particular day, an ordinary routine would transform into a mysterious story. Surrounded by the orchestrated chaos of travel and cargo, Jim’s ears perked up as they approached a seemingly unremarkable suitcase from Ukraine, bound for Beirut. Despite its nondescript appearance, something about the suitcase captured Jim’s attention. He hesitated, then sprinted towards it, leaving Officer NASA perplexed. Jim’s behavior was unusual. Instead…
Every day, Lorraine saw a young, hungry boy searching for food near her shop. Her heart went out to him, and she started giving him free meals, never expecting anything in return. This simple gesture of kindness forged an unseen bond between them. A decade later, a surprising encounter with the boy, now grown up, brings a twist that Lorraine could never have imagined. Lorraine had never forgotten that boy, and over the years, she continued giving out free meals to others in need. There were plenty of homeless people in the area, many of whom were children. She couldn’t…
Getting a retired police dog seemed like a cool idea, especially for Anna, a woman living alone in Detroit. But things went sideways one night when she hit the ATM and found a pair of sketchy guys blocking her way. It all happened quickly, but her pup’s reaction was incredible. In Detroit, dangers like that annoying neighbor who won’t quit knocking on your door are common, and Anna—well, she’s had her fill of those encounters she’d rather forget. Being a young single woman, she’s like a magnet for troublemakers lurking on the streets with their shady plans. To top it…
Mr. Benson and his young son, Jackson. Mr. Benson was a hardworking man who had lost his wife a few years ago, leaving him to care for Jackson on his own. Despite his busy schedule, Mr. Benson made sure that Jackson was well taken care of and received a good education. One day, Mr. Benson gave Jackson a sum of money to pay his school fees. He was too busy with work to go to the school himself, so he trusted Jackson with the responsibility. “Keep the money safe, Jackson,” Mr. Benson said with a serious tone. “It’s very important—you…
In a compelling journey from tension to understanding, Sergeant Leah Matthews, returning home from a demanding deployment, finds herself facing unexpected prejudice as she settles into her upgraded first-class seat. A well-dressed man challenges her presence there, expressing his belief that a soldier like her doesn’t belong in first class. The situation escalates with the man’s insistence and disdain, but Leah’s composed response and heartfelt note change the course of the interaction. The note, a poignant reminder of shared humanity and the cost of freedom, prompts a heartfelt apology from the man, who reveals his grief and newfound respect. By…
This flight attendant mocked a Black mom without knowing who was behind her. She would bitterly regret her actions. Lily wailed in her mother’s arms, her ear-piercing cries filling the airplane and disturbing the other passengers. While most passengers tuned out the noise, understanding that she was just an upset child, her mother, Elizabeth, desperately tried to calm her down. She softly sang lullabies and gently patted her back, but Lily continued to cry. She always got upset in new environments, and Elizabeth was at her wit’s end trying to soothe her.Just as she was starting to feel frazzled, Nelly,…
My entire life, I have never met anyone like Father Bernard. When we met in 2019, I did not envision that my life would revolve around him. Even when he expressed interest in me, I had no desire for him. I just wanted to focus on my education. Father offered to help me with my financial needs, and that got my attention. This man took good care of me financially. He anticipated my needs and provided them for me before I even asked. He even gave me a car so I wouldn’t stress myself with public transportation. He also gave…
Sometimes, the most amazing miracle happens in ways we can’t explain. When this Black woman gave birth to her white baby boy, she couldn’t believe it. But when her husband saw him for the first time, he couldn’t stop crying. After Catherine finished college, she decided to get a job to take care of herself and become independent. Luckily, it didn’t take her long to find a job as a financial analyst. Every day, she would leave her house for work and come back exhausted. Even though she now had a good-paying job and was doing well for herself, she…
For some time now, my husband makes me pay for shuperu. He doesn’t ask for it like he used to. When we started, he was the one always chasing me for it. I didn’t say no to him. Never. Whenever he was on top, I played my part to make the whole thing exciting. Two children later, he had stopped chasing me. When I go for it, he gives me excuses; “I’m tired let me sleep. Wake me up at dawn and let’s do it.” I would wake him up at dawn and my husband would get angry. We had…