Mark had been taking a new route through the glaciers and mountains of Alaska, an area he had never explored before. He had heard from a friend who had visited a few years prior about its beauty. While walking, he saw something strange frozen in the ice. The sight of the boat was extraordinary, but when he boarded it, he couldn’t believe what he saw. As he entered the helm, he screamed in shock. Mark had decided to take a holiday to Alaska on the recommendation of one of his friends. His friend had gone years ago and told him…
Author: town gist
Everyone in the neighborhood knew the local garbage man, Delvar Dobson. What they didn’t know was he had a number one fan: three-year-old Brooklyn Andrai. When Dobson hopped out of his truck one morning to meet the little girl, a neighbor knew she had to get it on camera. Little did she know what was actually happening. Delvar Dobson had been the garbage man in Bloomington, Illinois, for years. His Thursday route brought him to the same neighborhood. He was easily recognized by the residents of the community. While people didn’t know Dobson personally, there was one little girl who…
It was a tense atmosphere in the exam hall during the early morning of Wednesday. All the children gathered there. There was an ammonia smell on the floor, which made the children stay awake and focused. “Excuse me, teacher, can you come here?” Kayla asked, unafraid to ignore the test paper staring at her. What was wrong with the assignment? Ten-year-old Kayla Michaels was a detail-oriented girl as she was preparing for her fourth-grade FSA test, a challenging test that could determine her academic future. A tense atmosphere surrounded the exam hall as students nervously browsed their test booklets. Taking…
Tar was at Burger King to enjoy his meal and have a nice time out of the house. However, that all changed the moment Julius and his goons came around. They began to bully him, none of them noticing the soldier that was on the bench that fateful evening. The only thing that was on Tar’s mind was eating the burger in front of him. He had his phone in his hand, browsing through social media as he took huge bites of his meal. Every once in a while, he took a sip of his drink to wash it down.…
Marcus Johnson, a 45-year-old lieutenant colonel in the Atlanta Police Department, always took pride in his work. After over 20 years of service, he and his family had established a comfortable and secure life in Atlanta. His wife, Angela, worked as a nurse at the local hospital, and their teenage children, Jaden and Maya, were happy and well integrated into their schools. One Monday morning, Marcus was reviewing reports in his office when he received a phone call from the police chief. He was summoned for an urgent meeting. “Marcus, we have a situation,” began the police chief with a…
A black teen is needed at home, but he still stops along the road to help an old lady with her grocery bag. He believes he’s simply done a good deed, but the next day, she shows up at his house accompanied by cops, and what happens next blows his mind. Jamal had always been a boy with a heart of gold, so when he spotted old Mrs. Clark struggling to carry her grocery bags in the parking lot of the local supermarket, he didn’t hesitate to run towards her to offer his help. He knew he was supposed to…
He followed the strange hissing noise around his house. He had never heard anything like it before. It led him to his backyard. James froze. He ran to the shed and grabbed a garden tool with a long, sharp edge. He poked the mysterious patch of grass and watched in terror as it moved. When he discovered what was hiding inside, he stood in shock. But before we start, smash the like button and make sure to subscribe if you haven’t, and hit that notification bell so that you won’t miss any new stories. James Carlington and his wife Sarah…
Deep within a remote cave, a team of scientists stumbled upon a strange phenomenon unlike anything they had ever encountered. It left them bewildered and eager to unravel the mystery surrounding it. But as they delved deeper into their discovery, the startling truth began to emerge, leaving the scientists utterly stunned.Victor, the lead scientist of the group, stood at the entrance of the cave, his team behind him. They were about to venture into one of the most difficult mysteries of their careers. All they had was a map and their gear, which should be enough, but Victor knew this…
Sergeant Angela Rivers stood in the bustling airport terminal, her eyes scanning the departure board with a sense of urgency. Her heart pounded as she clutched her ticket, her mind racing with thoughts of her daughter Lily, who was in the hospital battling a severe illness. Angela had been granted emergency leave to be with Lily, and missing this flight was not an option. However, as she approached the check-in counter, she noticed a group of employees eyeing her with disdain. Angela was no stranger to the challenges that came with her skin color and her uniform. As a proud…
Margaret Johnson, an 82-year-old woman with silver hair, slowly pushed her shopping cart through the aisles of her local supermarket. She enjoyed her weekly trips to the store, a chance to get out of the house and interact with the community. Despite her age, Margaret had a sharp mind and a wealth of experiences that had taught her to appreciate the little things in life. On this particular day, Margaret was feeling especially nostalgic. The supermarket had recently undergone renovations, and everything looked different, more modern and unfamiliar. She sighed as she picked up a carton of milk, remembering the…