Category: stories

Becky had been working for Gregory ever since it was just him and his first wife Linda at home. Although they were wealthy, they were extremely kind to Becky and would often…

After my divorce, I didn’t just want a fresh start. I needed it. That’s how I ended up in a quiet cul-de-sac in a different state, in a house with a white…

When Bella discovers her husband’s plan to erase her from her son’s life, she doesn’t fall apart. She plays along. But while he’s building a case, she’s building a trap. What he…

Buckle up. This still doesn’t feel real. I’m 30. My dad is 61. And about three months ago, he told me he was getting married again. “To Dana!” he said, all bright-eyed…

Betrayal is among the most devastating feelings, but it takes on an even more horrible dimension if it comes from a close family member. That’s the case of Josie, who felt utterly…

After a two-week work trip, you noticed a blue tattoo on your dog’s stomach after picking her up from a 24/7 daycare. Here’s what it might mean and what to do next: Why…

There are two things I’ve always known for sure: I love my son more than air, and my sister Lily was born with a heart too big for her chest. Lily has…

Restaurants are full of surprises, and at times, the most unexpected things happen right in the middle of dinner service. From sh0cking customer encounters to dramatic kitchen disasters, the stories we share…

Last month, I served dinner on paper plates with plastic forks from the dollar store. Not because we were moving. Not because we were camping. Because my husband, Derek, said we had…

Nancy, a mother caught in the crossfire between her past trauma and her present relationships. What began as a celebratory dinner to welcome her son’s fiancée into the family quickly spiraled into…