A McDonald’s employee was working the drive-thru window when something caught him off guard. As he went to hand a customer their order, he heard the screams of two young children and immediately knew something was wrong. That’s when he dove out the window, and it was all caught on camera. Pedro Valia, a 22-year-old McDonald’s employee, was working the drive-thru window during the breakfast shift in Dorl, Florida, when a routine order turned into an emergency. A drive-thru customer had placed her order and paid without a problem, but when she moved up to Valia’s window to collect her…
Author: town gist
No one in the neighborhood knew what really went on in Miss Jefferson’s old white house. For years, she hadn’t let anyone in. Miss Jefferson was hiding something from the world, and when her neighbors found out what it was, they could never look at the old woman the same way again. The mystery began in 2018 when Taylor and Joe moved to their new house, which was next to a white house where a 96-year-old woman lived. The old white house was about 80 meters from theirs. It looked quite old, as if it had not been maintained for…
He walked into the bank, rolling a dolly behind him. It squeaked and squawked as the wheels turned in pursuit. Everyone was staring at him. She looked at him in disbelief. “How many are there?” she asked. He’d been saving pennies he found on the street for 45 long years. He had no idea, but clearly, this would result in a fortune. Seventy-three-year-old OA Anders worked as a supervisor on the Jackson School Board. He watched over in-school suspended children and absolutely loved his job. The kids seemed to love him too. Anders was a family man with a loving…
Officer Jace went to the diner hoping to eat his lunch in peace. However, things took a shocking turn when a little boy approached him and whispered something in his ear. Jace immediately called for backup. It had been a hectic day for Officer Jace. The harsh sun had beaten him, and he had to chase down multiple criminals, which had drained him of the little strength he had. So, when he dragged his tired body into the diner during his lunch break, it was a huge sigh of relief. As he waited for his meal, Jace looked around the…
Jack found himself haunted by a curious mystery. His dear mother had passed away a few months ago, leaving him with a profound sense of loss. His grief was palpable, a constant companion that shadowed his every step. In an attempt to find solace, Jack would often visit her tombstone at the local cemetery, seeking comfort in her memory. On one such visit, he noticed something unusual. Some of the decorations on a gravestone were moved. It wasn’t the first time he had seen this, but he had always brushed it off as the work of the wind or perhaps…
It’s been a year now since S’s mother passed away. Sandy couldn’t hold back her tears when she found out that her mother had left this anklet to her. The daughter was the most beautiful thing she could ever get from her and vowed never to get rid of it. But times are not so good for Sandy due to financial distress. Now she has to sell the anklet or they won’t be able to eat this month. When Sandy goes to a jeweler with the ankle bracelet, he tells her this. As soon as the appraiser laid his eyes…
She’d been cutting and styling hair for the past four years. Now, she was sure she’d seen everything her profession had to offer. But then she met her. She welcomed her into the salon with a smile, seeing another mess of hair waiting for her to conquer. But as she began listening to her story, she realized she might have bitten off more than she could chew. “But before we start, smash the like button and make sure to subscribe if you haven’t, and hit that notification bell so you won’t miss any new stories,” Maria started. Maria started working…
It was a seemingly ordinary night for Manuel. He went to bed as usual, thinking about his mundane routine and the challenges of the next day. Little did he know that his life was about to take a dramatic turn. Manuel woke up feeling an unfamiliar weight on his arm. He groggily looked down and saw a strange metal device wrapped tightly around his wrist. The device was sleek and metallic, with an almost futuristic design. He tugged and pulled, but it wouldn’t budge. Panic set in. How did this thing get on his arm? Who put it there? He…
When this sewage worker was tasked with solving a sewer clog, he expected a simple, routine job. Sewage clogs happened constantly, and he got rid of them often. But when he drained the water and saw this blockage, he turned pale instantly. Durer worked for one of the largest sewer draining companies in town. His employer sent Steuart down into the sewers by himself to see what caused this situation. They went down into the city’s underground pipe system about once every month. When Steuart ventured deeper, the blockage’s source became clearer. Water and other fluids were piled up higher…
When an officer on duty spots a car driving erratically, he pulls the driver over. To his shock, the driver is a 7-year-old boy. But when he delves deeper, the cop starts to uncover the story behind the story, and it moves him to tears. Officer Crowley was patrolling a quiet residential street late at night when he noticed a car swerving erratically. He flipped on his sirens, expecting to find an impaired driver. As the car pulled over, he approached with caution, peering through the window, flashlight in hand. His heart skipped a beat. Behind the wheel sat a…