The $5 Scam That Got the Last Laugh on Me
Once, in 2008, I got an SMS: “I accidentally transferred $5 to your phone, please resend it to this phone number. Helen.” I checked my balance and…
A Frozen Comeback
Was scolded by a stranger this morning for walking my toddler to daycare in the cold (0 degrees). The stranger then said to my toddler that they…
The Shocking Confession from My Wife
2 months ago my wife sat down, said, “Don’t be mad.” I love her more than life, so that chilled me. She said, “I’ve done something. It’s…
The Day I Slept for Two Days Straight
When I was 14 or so, I went to sleep at my typical time and woke up 2 days later in the morning. I went downstairs panicking…
A Mysterious Warning That Saved Me from Danger
My friends and I met some guys at a party. We agreed that we would meet somewhere in the forest together. As we were on our way…
Haunting Final Words Nobody Was Ready to Hear
…bundles of cash, gold coins, and old family heirlooms carefully wrapped in cloth. Their jaws dropped as they realized the radiator had been his secret safe, hiding…
People Who Didn’t See the Twist Coming Until It Hit
A week ago, an agitated woman got into my taxi, she hysterically said, “Get me home fast, my husband is cheating!” When we arrived, she was shivering…
A Gift for My Deserving Boyfriend
My boyfriend has been putting away money every month and saved up $5,000 to purchase a new car tomorrow. What he doesn’t know is he doesn’t have…
Tough Love Turnaround
My brother left his daughter at our place and she is a little bit spoiled, constantly asking someone to bring her some water or give her a…