It Was Supposed To Be An Ordinary Day Laura’s hands tremble as she reaches towards the note. This was not what she expected when she started her shift this morning. This was supposed to be an ordinary day. Something was inside the note and she had a feeling it was anything but good. Her body feels warm and she can feel her heartbeat in her throat. She grabs the note and with every move…
The Other Woman For most parents, welcoming a baby into the world is a true blessing. However, some people struggle to conceive. As such, the services of a surrogate are called on. For one woman, being a surrogate seemed like a great idea at the time. Her husband and herself were running a little low on cash. And the surrogacy was offering a handsome compensation. However, this surrogacy quickly got messy. And for reasons…
Travelling could be a lot more fun with certain moments of surprise, and adventures that spring out of the blue. But what if an adventure leads to something that could change the lives of the people? What if a normal journey could begin a new journey altogether? Such an incident happened to a couple when they were passing through a dirt-road in Pennsylvania, and experienced something unanticipated that had the potential to change their life forever.…
. In the contemporary world, the moment a kid touches his/her early 20’s or finishes his/her graduation he wants to fly away from the nest, no matter how much his/her parents persuade the kid to stay. But what he/she doesn’t understand is that the world that seems to be so fancy in the movies or soap operas is unlike the real world. Though with the passage of time the reality dawns upon him/her and…
Adventure is a requisite part of each of our lives. Except for those who can be inspired within four walls without stepping outside. But for most, the journey of seeking what is past their front door is a fundamental desire. Paulo Coelho, once wrote, “The danger of adventure is worth a thousand days of ease and comfort” so the question remains if the danger is really worth it? Jess Tinsley is a regular 24-year-old who…
David Haight worked as a leading officer in the US Army for three decades. In his tenure as an army officer, he worked in several high profile operations. No wonder the man was privy to many secrets that concerned national security. The three-star ranked officer had achieved respect, pride and lots of experiences during his stint. However, despite his dedication to his work, the man was eventually stripped of his three ranks. He got a…
Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year. The streets are carpeted with snow, trees, and buildings covered in lights, the smell of delicious food in the air. It is filled with joyous times with friends and family, making memories and of course, exchanging gifts! Everyone is in a relaxed mood and consumed by the warm holiday spirit. Everyone except those who work in retail. For them, Christmas can be one of the most stressful…
Often life hits you hard that it becomes difficult for you to stand up again both physically and mentally. And whenever such things happen you are bound to question your existence and most of the people in such cases surrender themselves and give up in front of the hardships. At this point, the near and dear also seem to distance themselves from the person let alone support him/her. But this wasn’t the case with Kiersten…
In October 2020 viewers of the Antiques Roadshow watched in dismay as a man attempted to get a “stolen” artwork valued. The segment would later cause outrage online and beyond. But it was the artist responsible for the piece that would ultimately have the last laugh. When the man appeared on the U.K. edition of the Antiques Roadshow, he’d hoped to establish the value of an artwork that had come into his possession some years earlier. If it…
Abandoned buildings have their own charm. Be it the decayed rustic fixtures and windows, or the wrecked structure of the walls, they all have a story to tell. These buildings act as a mirror to the human soul; stubborn and enduring the test of time. The mystery behind the broken hinges sparks a world of imagination. If only those walls could speak and unveil the bizarre tales hidden beneath the rubble. This story is about one…