During a funeral, the dog kept barking at its owner’s coffin. After some hesitation, the people opened it and screamed in horror. The day of Officer Ethan Carter’s funeral dawned bright and cold, with steady rain falling as the group of mourners filed into the cemetery gates. The man’s family, whom he hadn’t seen in almost 5 years, had arrived from California to New York that morning. They took their seats beside the coffin as Ethan’s fellow officers arrived on the scene. All of the officers were dressed in uniform, all except the large dog who walked beside them. The…
Author: town gist
“Carla got the shock of her life when she was fired for helping a disabled boy. However, the next day, she got a call that changed her life forever. The moment Carla’s life turned upside down, nothing in the world could have prepared her for it. She had always believed that whatever troubles came her way while she was working her shift at the Paradise Restaurant, she would be able to handle it. However, she had no idea the trouble would come to her because of her skin color. She was attending to a customer and taking their order when…
Everyone hated Wilder. He was the kind of boss you should never work with. The whole staff was scared of him as well, so when he walked towards the cleaner, looked straight into her eyes, and asked her a simple question, none of the staff thought she would respond. Who would dare confront the almighty Wilder, they all thought. But to their greatest surprise, the cleaner, Cora, glared at Wilder, and what she said next left everyone in shock. It was 4 a.m. on a cold Saturday morning in 2015. The only source of light came from the street lamps…
When a Black Zimbabwean woman gave birth to a white baby, her husband immediately accused her of cheating. Without a second thought, he dumped her, leaving her broken and helpless. Three years later, DNA tests revealed the unthinkable. The baby’s tiny cries filled the entire delivery room. Kaia heaved a sigh of relief as she slowly fell back on the delivery table. She closed her eyes and let a weary smile play on her lips. That tiny cry had suddenly made all the pains worth it. The Zimbabwean woman was still reveling in the moment when she heard a thunderous…
When a cruel and greedy young woman dumps her husband and their two black kids, she believes she’s heading for a better life with a rich man. Three years later, she learns an important lesson and deeply regrets her actions. Sarah gathered up her coat and bag and dashed out of the bank. She told her manager that she needed the afternoon off for a medical appointment and no questions had been asked. But, in truth, Sarah didn’t have a medical appointment. She was about to do something truly shocking. All the way home, her mind raced, and she had…
When a group of black teenagers gathers around an elderly woman, she’s uneasy and starts shaking. When they see this, she bursts into tears. Mrs. Johnson was known to most as Miss Edna. She was a familiar figure in the neighborhood; her silver hair was always neatly put up, and she dressed in her Sunday best no matter the day. She had lived in the same small house on Elm Street for over 50 years. Her husband had passed away a decade ago, and her children lived far away. She was mostly alone. Her daily walks to the park were…
Scientists installed Cameron Vincent’s coffin for research purposes. When they checked the footage, they were beyond shocked. Vincent came from a wealthy family. His father was a real estate guru who also loved to collect ancient artifacts that were worth a lot of money on the black market. His mother was one of the top surgeons in the country. Despite having everything he needed, Vincent was humble. He was a man of integrity who played his part in making the world a better, safer, and happier place. When Vincent turned 18, his mother died of cancer, leaving him and his…
It was a bright and beautiful day, perfect for a wedding, and everyone was prepared to have the time of their lives. However, things took a drastic turn when the priest took one look at the bride and stopped everything. The reason will shock you. Friends and family members of the groom were trooping into the church in their numbers. In front of the church, there was a long file of cars waiting to be parked, and the security operatives were working hard to clear off the road and send the cars neatly into the parking lot. Inside the church,…
These twins were born to dark-complexioned African parents and had skin colors that were starkly different. A few years later, a shocking thing happened to them. Daniel and David were born via C-section. When their mother, Stacy, had gone for an ultrasound, the doctors had detected healthy twin boys. It had been joyous news for Stacy and her husband, Babajide. They already had a 4-year-old daughter, Demilade, whom they showered with love and attention, but they had wanted more children. So, the news they were going to have twins had been enough to make them dance. Fast forward to the…
Five bikers suddenly approached Ron, a 91-year-old veteran, as he was strolling to the diner. They harassed him and made fun of him, refusing to let him go. However, when he made a phone call, they turned pale. That fateful evening, as Ron was walking down his street toward the local diner, he had no idea just how eventful this evening was about to become. As he walked leisurely, he breathed in the cool air, reveling in its clean and pure freshness. The loud revving of motorcycles, however, abruptly disturbed the calm atmosphere. He turned at once, and to his…