Inheritance isn’t always a simple matter of passing down money or family heirlooms. Sometimes, the drama surrounding wills and legacies can rival the wildest soap operas. From shocking revelations to jaw-dropping twists, these five stories prove that when it comes to inheritance, the truth is often stranger than fiction. Whether it’s bizarre conditions for claiming … Read more

Leslie’s life consisted of meticulous housework and unappreciated dedication to her fiancé, Peter. When a mistaken delivery of a beautiful necklace leads to the breakup of her engagement, Leslie sets out to clear her name and find her true love. Leslie, a middle-aged woman with a knack for organization, begins her day as usual with … Read more

I grew up believing that my father blamed me for my mother’s death but the truth was heartbreaking. I never knew my mother, and my father never spoke about her. All I knew was that she had been very beautiful, because of the picture that hung on my father’s study wall, and that she had … Read more

Leslie rubbed her temple with one hand as she headed to her plane. She had a throbbing headache to remind her of the night she had spent partying at one of the hottest clubs in Atlanta. “Amy!” Leslie called when she saw her fellow flight attendant. “Please tell me you have some headache pills?” For … Read more

When Tom’s eyes locked onto the empty space in our living room, a look of pure panic spread across his face. “Please tell me you didn’t…” he started, but it was already too late. I’d been asking Tom to get rid of that old couch for months. “Tom,” I’d say, “when are you taking the … Read more