Category: stories

My mother-in-law, Christine, has never worked a day in her life and it shows in ways that make my teeth grind. The first time I met her three years ago, she’d assessed…

Two nuns were shopping at a 7-11 store as they passed by the beer cooler, one nun said to the other, “Wouldn’t a nice cool beer or two taste wonderful on a…

At school, our literature teacher was a real devil — strict, cold, and always looking for ways to assert her power. One day during class, she noticed a small notebook on a…

When I arrived at my mom’s nursing home, I was told something shocking: she had been discharged a week ago. But I never signed her out. Someone else had. The name they gave me? Lauren —…

Mornings in our house used to be loud, messy, and full of little moments I didn’t realize I’d miss. That day started like any other—me in the kitchen, pouring cereal, calling out…

When Patricia Williams gave birth to her son Redd in 2012, she was surprised by his white hair and later, his unusual eye movements. A quick online search revealed he had albinism,…

Joshua’s introduction to his girlfriend’s mother reopens old wounds from a past fraught with humiliation and pain, only to lead them down a path of heartfelt reconciliation and the forging of new…

In the pursuit of love, numerous individuals have meticulously arranged heartfelt surprises, only to witness their romantic endeavors take unforeseen turns. Whether due to innocent mishaps or significant disappointments, certain gestures have…

I should have trusted my instincts when Amy asked to speak with me alone on her wedding day. In her stunning white gown, she handed me an envelope, instructing me to give…

I’ve always believed life has a way of balancing things out. Sure, life has thrown heavy stuff my way, but somehow, things always balance out. I’m Bree, and I’m 20. Looking back,…