How far would you go to avenge a devil neighbor? I learned the hard way, and the community still talks about it. He was unprepared when my nightmare neighbor transformed my backyard into a landfill. If you had a neighbor, would you tear your hair out? Let me describe my. Jimmy here with a story that will make your last neighborly fight seem like a tea party. It began with a fence. Easy brick wall fence. That fence in my area could have been the Great Wall of China. My neighbor Dan and I? We fight constantly like cats and…
Author: World Wide
My world fell apart when I discovered my husband’s texts to his mistress. Instead of confronting him, I outwitted him with an unexpected ally. Late, the home was quiet but for the refrigerator’s faint hum. I browsed Rick’s phone at the kitchen table. I couldn’t stop despite my heart’s warning. Something felt odd for months. I worried about late nights at work, quiet phone calls, and his back-to-me messaging. There it was. “My wife and kids will look after Mom. Nurse play is her passion. Meanwhile, spa time. I booked us at The Ivy—you’ll adore it.” I cried as…
For nearly 15 years, I have worked the night shift at Ed’s Truck Stop, where the coffee is strong and the company is always an interesting mix. Truckers with stories, weary travelers, and troublemakers are all around. It started like every other night. As the rain lightly fell, the neon sign flickered outside, shining under the streetlights. A fragrance of fresh coffee and crispy hash browns filled the café. An old man entered quietly as I wiped the counter. He was skinny, possibly in his late sixties, and had a face that told volumes if you read it. Like someone…
A hungry youngster, drenched in rain, begged a wealthy stranger for help but was turned away. Thirteen years later, they meet again, but this time the boy can alter lives. The rain was so bad I couldn’t see past the next streetlight. A rain that made your clothes stick to you and your shoes spongey. I waited outside a restaurant with gold doors and beautiful window music. My stomach churned as I watched others devour heated meals through the glass. I was 10. Cold. Wet. Tired. Mostly hungry. My cardboard read “Hungry” shakily. Please assist.” Some passed without looking.…
A poor, lonely old woman named Emma started getting daily presents from an unknown source. She had no children with her late spouse, so she didn’t know where these deliveries came from. Emma Richards was crushed when her husband died seven years ago. She had to care for herself for the rest of her life as no one else would. She and her husband John have no children to care for her. When asked why, Emma always shrugged and avoided answering. Emma was watching TV in her bedroom when the doorbell rang. Since she wasn’t expecting guests, she went to…
A blonde and a brunette decided to r.o.b a bank, and after some planning, they put their scheme into action. The brunette drove up to the bank, turned to the blonde, and asked, “Do you remember the plan?” The blonde sighed and said, “Yeah, yeah, I remember…” The brunette went over the plan one more time before letting the blonde out to do her thing. Just before the door slammed shut, the brunette shouted, “Be in and out in 5 minutes!” The blonde ran inside, and the brunette waited in the car… and waited… and waited… and waited… Finally, after…
Visiting my sister to meet her fiancé was exciting, but nothing prepared me for the shock at her doorstep. I had to decide whether to protect her happiness or risk our relationship by revealing my past secrets. Some choices affect everything. I flew to meet my sister Carol’s fiancé. I was excited to meet her future husband. My younger sister was entering a new chapter, and I wanted to see her happy. I felt distracted. I thought of my trip, which ended a week ago. He seemed wonderful, and I had a brief but thrilling affair with him. I imagined…
Natalie’s boyfriend always ‘forgets’ his wallet when they dine out with his kids, leaving her to pay till she has enough. After losing her patience and money, she takes a stand and reveals his actual nature. I thought Evan was wonderful when we started dating. At 39, he was charming, humorous, and a loving father to Liam and Emma. As a 32-year-old without children, I admired his grace. Or so I thought. The holes in his immaculate persona were revealed months later. Started tiny. We took his kids to supper weekly. Evan always chose eateries, sometimes informal, sometimes expensive.…
I bought milk, chicken, and raspberries that morning. Although weird, it was what I needed. Milk for coffee and breakfast, chicken for dinner, and raspberries for my husband’s favorite raspberry and white chocolate cupcakes. I went to the supermarket for groceries but left with a secret. Our neighbor stood in the dairy aisle. Recent divorcee, blonde, young. She was browsing the yogurt options, smiling like nothing was wrong. To be honest, she probably didn’t care. Mother’s earrings hung from her ears. I choked on my breath. My gut curled with sickness. I thought my hands were white as I clutched…
