Category: stories

My name is Juniper. I’m 26 now, and I’ve been living out of state for four years. Honestly, it was the best decision I ever made: to get away from my family…

People often say that first love is the purest. For some, it’s just a nice memory, but for others, it becomes a lifelong relationship. No matter what happens, stories about first love…

Traveling first class was a treat I rarely allowed myself, but after months of relentless work, I figured I deserved a little luxury. I’m a 33-year-old woman who’s worked hard to get…

There are times in life that are so odd, emotional, or surprising that they seem like they belong in a movie. 14 true tales that people have contributed are included in this…

Kevin was walking home with his file in his hand. He was visibly upset. A recruiter he interviewed an hour ago told him: “We are sorry, but the position is already filled.”…

I never thought a haircut would change my life. For ten years, I lived on the streets, barely scraping by. My days blurred into each other—scavenging for food, sleeping under bridges, and…

I could feel the tension under Dakota’s skin, like a taut wire ready to snap or sing. This was the moment we’d clawed our way back to. The arena buzzed with energy….

I always told Ethan I would be there for him. That’s what mothers do, right? When he was little, I’d kiss his scraped knees and tell him everything would be okay. When…

Sometimes, it’s the most routine situations that catch us off guard. What seems like a simple tale can take a sudden twist, turning the familiar into something surprising. In this collection, you’ll…

Isabel stepped into her home, her arms laden with bags and gifts to surprise Paul for his birthday. Her excitement faded when she heard voices from their bedroom upstairs and saw a…