I made my dad a Facebook yesterday and explained how everything worked. Today I saw his Facebook status ‘my wife’. I didn’t get it so I called him and asked what he…
The Man Who Tried To Ruin Her Died With A Secret None Of Us Saw Coming
My friend was going through divorce hearings with her husband. Lately, he’s turned into a mean person, always demeaning her, shouting at her in front of us. As the divorce enters its…
The Wedding Gift No One Touched Until Everything Changed
My mother stored a set of sheets she received as a present for her wedding. She wanted to give it to the first of her children that got married. It turns out…
My Husband’s Friend Brought Over His Roommate—She Left With More Than Just My Wi-Fi Password
My husband’s friend came over with his new roommate. We all hang out and have a good time. After they leave, I open my laptop and find that my husband is still…
The Essay That Changed Everything
Once, I was reviewing my students’ essays and everything was normal until I saw Sam’s work. There was something strange in the last paragraph of his essay and I got very scared….
I Moved Into Grandpa’s House For Peace—But His Vault Held Something I Wasn’t Ready For
I recently moved into my grandpa’s house, he’s gone abroad. I found a letter on the table with hints for finding a hiding place. After spending lots of time on it, I…
He Texted Me Every Day After Work—Until He Showed Up With Her
My boyfriend always texts when he leaves work—every day without fail. One night, nothing. I called a few times, no answer. Two hours later, the door was knocked. I rushed to the…
The Day We Shared Our Hunger Turned Into Something Bigger
Once, when I got back home from school my mom called and asked me to bring her some food to work, because she was not given lunch. We didn’t have any food…
At 4 A.M., I Heard A Voice Singing Through The Baby Monitor—We Were Supposed To Be Alone
At 4 a.m., I woke up to a singing voice on my baby monitor. It repeatedly said,“Hush now, baby, I came for you.”We were alone. I ran to my baby’s room, and…
I Slept Just One Hour—And Everything At Home Fell Apart Without Me
I spent the night in the hospital with my youngest, while my eldest stayed home. I was awake for 26 hours by the time we got home. I needed an hour nap….