Author: yasirsmc

Sewing Machine in the Pool… When my 16-year-old daughter Rachel saved up every penny from her part-time job to buy her dream sewing machine, she had no idea it would be destroyed…

First published in 1961, Vonnegut’s satirical story imagines a future in which America’s quest for egalitarianism has resulted in laws preventing anyone from being “better than average.” Our title character is born…

After a week away, I came home to the strange and unsettling sight of my kids sleeping on the cold hallway floor. Heart pounding, I searched for answers, only to find my…

Think you have a sharp eye for detail? This visual puzzle is testing people’s observation skills, and only a few manage to find all four hidden objects—a ruler, an egg, an apple,…

My grandmother lived a modest life. When she passed away, she left her small house and car to my cousins. I became the family joke because she only left me her old,…

Friendships can be amazing—until they’re not. Whether it’s being left out of pub trivia, stuck paying a $160 bill, or realizing your so-called bestie is more “fake” than “friend,” we’ve all had…

Marta, a grandmother, was caught in the middle of a family conflict during what was supposed to be a relaxing trip with her son and his family. Feeling the need to stand…

Many jobs come with their fair share of surprises, but nannying seems to come with some of the wildest stories. Caring for kids—no matter their age—isn’t always smooth sailing, and more often…

Regardless of how confident we are in a story or how accurately we believe we can predict its direction, there’s always an unforeseen twist ready to surprise us, questioning everything we think…

Laughter is often called the best medicine for good reason. It serves as a universal language that transcends boundaries, uniting people from all walks of life. Among the various forms of humor,…