Author: Mr. Derrick

Mike worked for a luxury bridal shop and prided himself in all things luxury. He was rather materialistic, which made him a little judgemental. One day, an elderly woman, Betty, walked into the store. The store was quieter than usual, and it was just Mike and his colleague Cassey working that day. Betty was definitely not the usual customer the store was accustomed to. Her fashion sense was far from what you would call ‘classy,’ with outdated clothes and an unkempt hairstyle. Betty had never been one to worry much about her looks. She believed her inner beauty was of…

Picture yourself having a pleasant dinner at a restaurant after a long and exhausting day, only to have a child throw a tantrum or run around from table to table while the parents ignore the situation. We can all relate to that, can’t we? The Toccoa Riverside Restaurant, a popular establishment in a charming Georgia setting by the Toccoa River, is taking action against unruly children by implementing a fee for “adults who can’t control their kids.” The notice can be found at the bottom of the menu. As you might expect, many parents are unhappy with this decision. The…

This warning is a matter of safety – so you might want to listen up for this one. Well, we all want to feel cozy in our clothes. However, one aviation expert named Christine Negroni divulged to The Sun that leggings are not warranted for flying. “You might have to escape through a cabin fire or there could be a separate fire on the ground once you leave the aircraft,” she shared. “Everyone is wearing yoga pants on planes now, but I avoid all artificial fibers because they are more likely to burn and stick to you if there is…

Patrick always told me we needed more time before moving in together. More time before getting engaged. More time before making any real commitment. But the second I inherited a fully paid-off apartment? He couldn’t wait a second longer. And that’s when I knew—I was never his first choice. For years, I watched my friends fall in love, get engaged, and start their lives with partners who adored them. Meanwhile, I was the one always third-wheeling, the one asked to take cute couple photos, the one joking about how I’d probably end up a crazy cat lady—even though I didn’t…

My ex-husband once told me, “It’s just harmless fun.” That’s what he called his infidelity. But when he ripped the wallpaper off my walls after our divorce, karma decided it was her turn to have some fun — with him. Do you believe in karma? Like, honestly, I used to think it was just something people said to make themselves feel better after someone hurt them. They’d say things like: “Don’t worry, karma will get them.” Yeah, right. But let me tell you, karma is real. And in my case? She had a WICKED sense of humor. Let me set…

Arnold sat in his aged recliner, the leather split from years of wear, with his tabby cat Joe purring sweetly in his lap. At 92, his fingers weren’t as steady as they had were, but they still made their way through Joe’s orange fur, finding solace in the old silence. He flipped through pages of recollections, each one like a stab to his heart. “Look at him here, missing those front teeth. Mariam made him that superhero cake he wanted so badly. I still remember how his eyes lit up!” His voice caught. “The house remembers them all, Joe,” Arnold…

When my six-year-old daughter claimed someone was hiding in her closet, I thought it was just a child’s overactive imagination. But one night, I decided to check for myself, and what I found there made me call for help. Hey guys, I’ve got a story that still gives me chills when I think about it. It’s about how I learned the hard way that sometimes, kids know more than we give them credit for. I’m Amelia, a 35-year-old single mom to my amazing six-year-old daughter, Tia. She’s always been a curious little thing, full of questions and wondering about the…

I remember that day as if it happened just yesterday. It was supposed to be the happiest moment of my life—my wedding day. But instead of exchanging vows, I stood frozen in the middle of the wedding hall as two police officers strode toward me, holding up a photo of my fiancé. “Ma’am? Do you recognize this man?” one of them asked. Let’s rewind. I met Andrew six months ago at an art gallery—an event my friend had practically dragged me to. He was one of the featured artists that night, and his work immediately drew me in. Andrew was…

Parents of 10-year-old Autumn Bushman, a fourth-grader at Roanoke’s Mountain View Elementary School, shared their heartbreak over their daughter’s sudden passing and spoke of the events that led to the tragedy. Mark and Summer Bushman say they have noticed their daughter’s behavior change weeks prior to her devastating decision to take her own life. “She was the youngest and probably the wildest,” Autumn’s mother Summer said. “She was a ball full of energy. It didn’t matter if you thought she was going to fall through my living room floor. She was at it with the cartwheels inside of my house…

Linette’s ordinary grocery run took a haunting turn when she spotted a silver bracelet on a stranger’s child — the same bracelet she had buried with her daughter five years ago. Determined to uncover the truth, she delved into a dark past, uncovering secrets that would forever change her life. It started like any other Tuesday morning. I was in a rush, running late as usual, and the last thing I wanted was to deal with the crowds at the grocery store. But I was out of milk, and I couldn’t ignore the empty fridge any longer. The dull, repetitive…