At a family reunion a few years ago, I asked, “What if everybody in the world suddenly went blind?” My cousin’s 10-year-old kid replied, “Then those who can listen will be the leaders.” Everyone laughed at first, but I didn’t. Something about the way he said it—so calm, like it was obvious—stuck in my mind. … Read more
We were at the altar when the question “Does anyone have any objections?” was asked. My wife’s grandfather stood up and said, “Yes, I have an objection. I’ve gotten to know Jacob. My granddaughter has been terrified of…” The silence in the room was the kind you could hear. His voice trembled, not from weakness, … Read more
My brother said he found a “huge surprise” in the can of garbage beside our toilet. Inside, there was a tortilla chip bag with rolled-up things inside. We opened it up and were shocked to see Mom’s gold bangles—the ones she swore had been stolen last year—along with a small wad of cash and a … Read more
There was a guy sitting next to me who reminded me of my uncle. He didn’t look like that dude, nor did he act too similar. I tell him that he reminds me of my uncle. He jokingly asks, “What’s his name?” I tell him. The guy looks stunned and says, “That’s… impossible. I knew … Read more
It was my wedding day and my SIL handed me a small box. When I opened it, expecting something cute or funny, the room chuckled lightly, but I could feel my cheeks flush with embarrassment. I felt hurt because inside the box was a bright yellow measuring tape and a sachet of “SlimNow Tea.” The … Read more
Since I got pregnant, my MIL was trying to scare me about how “painful and agonizing” childbirth is. She’d go on and on about “the ring of fire” and how I’d scream so loud the whole hospital would hear me. It was like she was waiting for me to fail. After I gave birth and they allowed … Read more
My husband is the only breadwinner in the family, while I’m a stay-at-home mom, busy with our three kids. Five months ago, my husband started complaining that he felt bad. It lasted for a month, and I insisted on him having a medical checkup. The first red flag appeared when he suddenly told me the … Read more
I play soccer after work. One day, I opened my gym bag and found my sports socks sewn together. I decided to just keep my work socks on and later forgot about it. The next day, my wife was pale, she said, “We need to talk.” I was horrified to find out that she thought … Read more
Husband and I have a rule: no checking our phones during dinner. Last night, halfway through the meal, his phone lit up. He glanced at it but continued eating. Five minutes later, it buzzed again, repeatedly. This time, he picked up and yelled, “OH NO! MOM!” He then called the police, gave them his mom’s … Read more
My sister and I were having a prank feud. At night, I heard my closet door open. I thought she wanted to prank me and had snuck in, forgetting that my door squeaks. I got up and pushed her. She stepped out of the closet, but it wasn’t her! I saw an older woman in … Read more
