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Laro Benz, Oak Hill, WV (2025)

12/30/2024

ON HER DEATHBED, GRANDMA WHISPERED HER FINAL WORDS – ON CHRISTMAS MORNING, I WENT TO FULFILL HER LAST WISH

Last year, when I was 17, Grandma became bedridden. It was clear she wouldn't get up again.

Everyone understood that. Whenever I came home, I stayed by her side. Mom even scolded me for spending so much time with Grandma instead of preparing for my exams.

One day, during a thunderstorm, Grandma called me to her. For a moment, she suddenly opened her eyes and spoke her last words before passing away that same evening.

"Nora, come closer," she whispered.

There was no one else in the room. "What is it, Grandma?" I asked.

Then Grandma said words that changed my life and made me look forward to Christmas more than ever before.

"REMEMBER," Grandma began in a raspy voice.⬇️

12/30/2024

I FOUND MY LATE MOM’S PENDANT AT FLEA MARKET AND THEN HEARD SOMEONE SAY 'I'LL PAY DOUBLE ITS PRICE'
So, picture this—I'm 80 years old, casually strolling through an antique shop, just looking around. And then I see it—my mother's pendant! The same one I thought was lost forever. My hands were shaking as I picked it up. My heart was pounding, and I could barely breathe. All those memories came rushing back—my mom wore this pendant every day until we had to sell it during tough times.

I was about to pay for it, tears in my eyes, when suddenly, from behind me, I hear a voice say, "I'll pay double its price." My heart froze. I turn around, and Oh Lord...I became pale as a ghost as I saw who said it😰👇

12/29/2024

JOKE OF THE DAY: Paul woke up with a huge hangover after attending his company’s Christmas party. He didn’t even remember how he got home from the party. As bad as he was feeling, he wondered if he had done something wrong.

He had to force himself to open his eyes, and the first thing he saw was a couple of aspirins next to a glass of water on the side table. Next to them, a single red rose! Paul sat up and saw his clothing in front of him, all clean and pressed. He looked around the room and saw that it was in perfect order, and spotlessly clean. So was the rest of the house.

He took the aspirins and cringed when he saw a huge black eye staring back at him in the bathroom mirror. Then he noticed a note taped to the mirror written in red with little hearts on it and a kiss mark from his wife in lipstick: “Honey, breakfast is on the stove. I left early to get groceries to make you your favorite dinner tonight. I love you, Darling!”

He stumbled to the kitchen and sure enough, there was hot breakfast, steaming hot coffee, and the morning newspaper. His son was also at the table, eating.

Paul asked, “Son, what happened last night?”

“Well, you came home after 3 a.m., drunk and out of your mind. You fell over the coffee table and broke it, and then you puked in the hallway and got that black eye when you ran into the door.”

Confused, he asked his son, “So, why is everything in such perfect order and so clean? I have a rose, and breakfast is on the table waiting for me.”⬇️

12/29/2024

KIDS MOCK A CLASSMATE WHO BRINGS A LETTER INSTEAD OF A XMAS GIFT — LATER BEG HIM FOR MERCY

"I'm sorry, Sally," Bobby said. "I... I don't have a gift for you, but I did write you a letter. I made it myself! I drew Santa and reindeer to make it look nice because you love reindeer."

"Eww!" cried Sally, disgusted. "That's awful! "Look, everyone, Bobby couldn’t even get me a gift!"

Bobby returned to his seat in tears.

At the end of the day, when everyone left the class, Mrs. Torres chanced upon the letter on Bobby's desk.

"Dear Santa… My wish," it read on top.

Mrs. Torres was reading the letter. By the time she finished, she couldn't keep her tears at bay. She dashed out of class to see if Bobby was still there, but she couldn't find him. She saw Sally, however, and decided to make her read the letter. When the little girl did read the letter, she started crying, too.👇

12/29/2024

FIVE YEARS AFTER MY HUSBAND'S DEATH, MY 13-YEAR-OLD SON GAVE ME A CHRISTMAS GIFT AND SAID, "DAD ASKED ME TO GIVE THIS TO YOU TODAY."

My husband passed away from illness five years ago. That first year was the hardest — honestly, the worst time of my life. But I knew I had to keep going for our son.

So, somehow, I managed to push forward. Still, life has been a struggle. Even with two jobs, it's been tough keeping up with our bills and debts. And 5 years have passed quickly this way.

Then, this Christmas, our fifth one without him, I got my 13-year-old son a new phone. Not exactly the one he wanted, but he hugged me and said thank you. Then he handed me his gift — a back massager, "so you can relax after work." It was the sweetest thing he could've given me.

But then he said, "That's not all..." He handed me a worn gift box and said, "This is from Dad. Before he passed, he told me to give it to you on the fifth Christmas without him."

Holding back tears, I opened the box. But once I looked inside, I couldn't hold them back any longer. They just poured out.⬇️

12/29/2024

MY DAUGHTER DROPPED OFF MY GRANDSON AND DISAPPEARED — THREE WEEKS LATER, I GOT A CALL THAT BROKE MY HEART.

My daughter asked me to babysit my grandson for two weeks because she unexpectedly needed to go on a work trip. It was a bit sudden, but I was always happy to spend time with my little grandson, so I didn't mind. She dropped him off with a huge bag of stuff and rushed to catch her plane.

I didn't suspect anything unusual until I opened the bag. Inside, there were fall, winter, and spring clothes, as well as what looked like all of the baby's toys and medicine. It didn't look like a bag packed for two weeks. It looked like she wasn't planning on coming back...

I called and called, but she didn't pick up. Over the next few weeks, I cried my eyes out, and then, suddenly, I finally got a video call. With trembling hands, I pressed "Answer"⬇️

12/29/2024

MY HUSBAND WENT ON A BUSINESS TRIP RIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS—ON CHRISTMAS EVE, I FOUND OUT HE LIED AND WAS IN OUR CITY

So, two days before Christmas, my husband tells me that his boss called him for an urgent business trip to another city for a few days. Of course, I couldn’t argue—it’s his job, after all.

Fast forward to Christmas Eve. He calls to wish me a Merry Christmas. I wish him back and try to chat, but he suddenly cuts me off, yelling, “I can’t talk! I have to go now!” Go where? Late at night on Christmas Eve? Weird, right?

Then it hits me—BINGO! I remember I left my fitness tracker in his car a few days ago. I open the app on my phone, and guess what I see? HIS CAR IS PARKED AT A HOTEL RIGHT HERE IN OUR CITY!

Without thinking twice, I jump into my car and head straight to that hotel. And there it is, his car sitting in the parking lot!

I burst into the hotel and approached the reception desk ⬇️

12/29/2024

My stepdaughter never liked me, and she hadn't spoken to me in months — maybe even a year. Then, out of nowhere, she calls, sounding all upbeat, asking to meet at a fancy restaurant. I thought maybe she was ready to try to rebuild our relationship. That's all I ever wanted, so of course, I said yes.

We meet up, and she's there, looking happy but also a bit nervous. Right away, she's ordering the most expensive things on the menu — lobster, steak, you name it. But what bothered me was that she didn't really want to talk. I'd ask a question, and she'd give short answers, barely looking at me. She kept glancing at her phone and over my shoulder like she was waiting for something.

Then, the bill arrives. Before I could hand over my card to pay, she whispered something to the waiter and then mumbled she had to go to the washroom. She slipped away, leaving me sitting there with a huge check.

I paid the bill, feeling crushed, like I'd been used. I walked out, but then I heard a SOUND behind me. ⬇️

12/29/2024

13 YEARS AGO WAS THE LAST TIME I SAW MY DAUGHTER – TODAY, I GOT A CHRISTMAS LETTER FROM HER

At one point, I totally lost myself. My business tanked, my wife was unhappy, and I kept letting down my child. I took a job as a waiter, but it barely covered anything. And when I got fired, I thought things couldn't get any worse. Then, that same day, Rebecca told me she was leaving me.

Instantly, I lost it all — my little Harriet, my wife, my job. I hit rock bottom. A month later, Rebecca had a rich new man. I went to Harriet's birthday with the last bit of money I had, buying a stuffed bunny. I scribbled a note: "I miss you so much. Happy Birthday. Love, Daddy."

When I got there, I saw a huge mansion. Her new dad had thrown this massive party with mascots and a jumping castle. Ashamed, I chickened out — left the bunny at the door and walked away.

For years, I struggled, thinking I didn't matter to her. She had a dad who gave her everything, unlike me. I spent forever crawling out of that hole, trying to put my life back together.

Then, 13 years later, I got a letter at Christmas.
At the bottom, it said:

"To my Father, from Harriet."💔👇

12/29/2024

My life turned from a fairytale into a nightmare—all in one Christmas! I had everything: money, success, a wife, loyal friends. Life seemed firmly on track, but it was all a lie. I was on my way to a business meeting in Florida. Nicholas stepped out of the car when a man in a black suit approached us. He asked me to wait, leaving his phone in the car. Suddenly, his phone rang, and the contact "My Love" appeared on the screen… with a photo of my wife kissing my best friend. I picked up to confirm.

"Darling, did you get rid of that fool Cameron?" I heard my wife’s voice. I realized the whole trip was a setup.

I bolted out of the car, running in every direction, until men in black suits stopped me, led by my so-called "best friend."

Him, smirking: "Sorry, Cam. This is goodbye."

After that, I remember only a hit to the head and darkness. I woke up on the street in rags, without money, without a phone, lying on cardboard, freezing in the cold. People passed by, ignoring my pleas for help. I thought this was the end. And just when I could barely feel my legs from the cold, a voice suddenly spoke above me.

12/28/2024

MY MIL TOOK AWAY ALL THE CHRISTMAS GIFTS SHE GAVE MY KIDS.

I'm a mom of three little rascals. For Christmas, their grandma Darlene, gave them some awesome gifts like a new LEGO set, a princess castle playset, etc. The kids were over the moon, playing with toys and rocking those stylish clothes she got them.

But just 2 days later, she shows up at our doorstep, gripping three large empty bags. Her face was bright red, and she looked ready to explode.

"Darlene, hi!" I said. "What's going on?"

She didn't say a word. She just marched right past me into the living room, where the kids were now playing.

She packed everything she gifted the kids, to the tiniest detail, even the clothes that was in the washing and took it all back.

"You'll regret what you did." she muttered coldly, zipping the bags shut with finality.

It turned out the reason for her madness was our Christmas gift for her. ⬇️

12/28/2024

I MARRIED MY FATHER'S FRIEND — ON OUR WEDDING NIGHT HE TOLD ME, "I'M SORRY. I SHOULD'VE TOLD YOU SOONER."

At 39, I had experienced several long-term relationships, yet none had felt right. I was already disillusioned with love when my father's friend, Steve, came to visit one day.

He was 48, almost 10 years older than me, but for some reason, the moment our eyes met in my parents' home, I immediately felt a sense of warmth and comfort.

We began dating, and my father was thrilled at the prospect of Steve becoming his son-in-law. Six months later, Steve proposed, and we organized a simple yet beautiful wedding. I wore the white wedding dress I had dreamed of since childhood and was very happy.

After the ceremony, we went to Steve's lovely home. I went to the bathroom to wash off my makeup and take off the dress. When I returned to our room, I was STUNNED TO MY CORE because of a shocking sight.

"Steve?" My voice sounded small, unsure. ⬇️

12/28/2024

I WOKE UP IN THE MIDDLE OF CHRISTMAS NIGHT AND NOTICED THAT MY 9-YEAR-OLD DAUGHTER WAS GONE ALONG WITH MY CAR KEYS.

It was Christmas Eve. My husband, daughter, and I had a cozy holiday dinner together and went to bed, all set for our usual morning gift-opening tradition. But that night, something happened that I'd never seen coming.

I woke up with this strange feeling of worry. I went to check on my daughter, and she wasn't in her bed! I ran down the hall and woke up my husband in a panic.

We searched the whole house, but she was nowhere. When I got to the front door, I noticed my car keys were gone from their usual spot. Then I saw that my car was not in the spot where I'd parked it.

Just as I was about to call the police, my husband shouted, "Honey! Look! There's a note under the tree!"

I walked over, and tears filled my eyes as I started reading. ⬇️

12/28/2024

A $30 CAKE DESTROYED MY MARRIAGE – I FOUND THE PERFECT WAY TO SERVE MY REVENGE.

On my husband's birthday, the doorbell rang, and I rushed to answer it, only to be greeted by a cake delivery. I hadn't ordered anything, but with my hands full of party preparations, I just signed for the delivery and popped the cake in the fridge, assuming it might be a surprise gift from someone.

Well, it was definitely a surprise, but not in the way I expected. As the guests arrived and my husband enjoyed himself with family and friends, I took the cake out of the fridge and opened the box.

I nearly dropped the cake when I saw it was a photo cake with a screenshot of a conversation. As I read it, my stomach turned. That's when I decided to wait until everyone gathered around the table to ⬇️

12/28/2024

I TOLD MY FIANCÉ ABOUT MY SPECIFIC "8 P.M. MARRIAGE RULE" AND HE CANCELED THE WEDDING.

Matt and I have been together for four great years, or so I thought. He remembered little things, like my favorite tea or how I love the edges of brownies. He proposed last year at a vineyard, and everything seemed perfect. The venue was booked, invites sent, and I even had my dress. We were set.

Then, two nights ago, everything blew up.

I invited Matt to our favorite Italian place, the one we've been going to since our second date. It was a great night we spent laughing and talking about honeymoon ideas. As we were finishing our tiramisu, I told Matt I had something important to discuss, and revealed my "8 p.m. Marriage Rule" to him. I had no idea it would make him leave immediately and call off the wedding. ⬇️

12/28/2024

AFTER MY GRANDDAD DIED, I LOOKED UNDER HIS MATTRESS & REGRETTED NOT DOING IT SOONER

I stood in grandpa's room in disbelief that this kind, larger-than-life man was gone forever. I found myself by his bed — the one thing he'd always told me not to touch. "Don't ever lift that mattress, young lady. It's hiding more secrets than you'll ever know," he'd say.

I'd always been curious but never dared to disobey him. Now that he was gone, I figured I could do what I want. I hesitantly lifted the mattress, not expecting much. But what I found there made me wish I had looked sooner. 😳👇

12/28/2024

BOY SECRETLY HELPS LONELY ELDERLY NEIGHBOR DECORATE HER HOUSE FOR CHRISTMAS — LATER, HIS KINDNESS CHANGES HIS LIFE

Mark's heart filled with excitement as Christmas drew closer. The bright glow of his neighbors' decorations lit up the street, and he couldn't wait to take in every display. He loved watching the twinkling lights and the cheerful decorations... But one house always stood out, not for its display, but because it had none. No Christmas lights, no tree on the front lawn—it was always empty.

Mark knew very little about the woman who lived there, as she rarely spoke to anyone. She was an elderly woman living alone in that corner house, keeping mostly to herself and seldom interacting with the neighbors or accepting invitations. She liked her solitude, but Mark always tried to help her out quietly whenever he could.

As he strolled through the street before Christmas, he noticed her house was still dark and undecorated. "Why doesn't anyone else offer to help put up lights or get her a tree?" Mark wondered.

On his way back home, he kept thinking he should do something to bring her a bit of holiday cheer. Every Saturday, she'd go to the local grocery store, so he figured that would be the perfect time to surprise her by decorating her house.

Sticking to his plan, Mark grabbed a ladder from his garage and some extra lights. He headed over to her house, quickly stringing lights around her front door and along the yard, hoping it would brighten her day when she returned home. Just as he was putting on the finishing touches, he heard a voice behind him.👇

12/28/2024

TWO YEARS AFTER HIS FATHER MYSTERIOUSLY DISAPPEARED, A POOR MAN FOUND HIS OLD CAR ABANDONED IN HIS OWN YARD

The evening was unusually quiet as Daniel stepped outside to take out the trash. The hum of crickets filled the air, broken only by the distant rustle of leaves in the wind. But as he turned toward the yard, his heart almost stopped. There, parked in front of the old workshop, was a car he thought he'd never see again—his father's meticulously restored classic.

Daniel froze, his breath caught in his chest. The car gleamed under the faint porch light, as though it had just rolled out of a showroom. But it couldn't be. His father had insisted he sold it years ago.

His mother and brother had barely grieved. Helen moved on quickly, as though Robert's death was a minor inconvenience. Greg, smug and opportunistic, had seized control of the family business within weeks, leaving Daniel with scraps to survive on.

Daniel approached the car cautiously, his hands trembling as he touched the door handle. It opened with a soft click. Inside, everything was pristine, untouched by time. His fingers brushed against the leather steering wheel before he noticed the folded piece of paper in the glove compartment.

Unfolding it, his heart raced as he read the words written in his father's unmistakable handwriting: "Follow the path in the GPS, Danny. It's time." Then Daniel noticed a GPS mounted on the dashboard, and it had a single location saved!

Intrigued, Daniel started the engine.⬇️

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