An Unsettling Call

My sister passed away suddenly a year ago. One night, I was lying in bed when my phone rang. I looked at the screen—her name was flashing. I froze. I answered, but all I could hear was heavy breathing on the other end. I hung up, feeling nauseous. A few minutes later, I received another […]

The Fake Appendix

My brother had his appendix out when he was about 13. Five or six years later, he confessed to me that he had made it all up to get out of doing some homework. He made all the right noises at the doctor’s surgery, who sent him to the hospital, where he fooled them again. […]

Secrets Behind the Door

My sister recently got married, and I can’t stand her husband. We used to be so close, sharing secrets and spending weekends together. But ever since she got with him, she’s been very distant. Yesterday, I decided to visit her unannounced. When she opened the door, she looked startled and pale. Behind her, I saw […]

600,000 Bottles Of Blood

If you’re a regular user of Ramipril, the blood pressure medication, your bottle of pills may be recalled. Due to a slip-up on the FDA’s front, 600,000 bottles of the commonly used medication are being pulled from shelves. Due to ingredients used by an unregulated manufacturer, the medication is being recalled due to a fear […]