Farah joined the Bright Side team as a writer in March 2025. She loves covering all kinds of topics, from celebrity news to relationship and family stories. Her years in writing for various segments have given her the tools to create and tell a captivating story, wherever or from whoever it may come from.
On most days, you just drive home on autopilot, maybe thinking about what’s for dinner or that show you’ll watch. But, out of nowhere, the road may take an unexpected turn. That’s what happened to Fred when a truck almost drove into him. That wasn’t even the unexpected part of the story.
A lot of parents can’t help but spoil their kids, especially if they have the means to do so. That’s why kids grow up with a feeling of entitlement over anything. Just look at Sandra’s daughter. After being given everything from a young age, she flips over once her mom says a simple no.
Have you ever met your friends and they tell you, “Oh my god, something happened,” and you can’t help but perk up your ears and forget everything? These kinds of dramatic stories always keep you on your toes and may have you asking, “and then what happened?” like the ones below.
When you think of grandparents, a plate of cookies and a cozy house might come to mind. But, in recent years, it seems grandparents favor scrolling through their phones than giving their grandchildren time of day, as shown from some of these stories.
Life is unscripted. We’re walking blind and don’t know where it’ll take us next year, week, day, or even hour. But that’s not always a bad thing. If we know everything that’s about to happen, then what’s the fun in that? These stories show just how unpredictable life can be.
A grandparent’s love offers a gentler and warmer feeling that comes from a supporting hand rather than a parental one. It complements your mom and dad’s affection. Their love is purely unconditional and they only want to see you grow. These stories show this love.
Naming your baby is such a special moment. Some parents like to name their child after people they admire, like their parents, grandparents, or other idols. In Joan’s case, she idolized her grandma. But her mom wasn’t too happy about that, and here’s how the story unfolded.
Kindness may seem little, but it sparks large change in people’s lives. A simple act of giving spare change can turn around one person’s life in the best way. Observing these acts truly inspires others to do good and become the change the world needs to see.
Kindness is a reminder that the world still feels compassion and remains human. Everyone deserves to experience it at least once, whether it’s a friend covering your coffee at work, or a passerby complimenting your outfit. These people are angels and irreplaceable in today’s life.
Finding the right nails this Halloween can tie any costume together. Whether it’s a long, dark stiletto set to pair for your witchy outfit or a velvet green manicure to complement your Princess Fiona fit. Either way, you’re bound to find some spooky inspo here.
Everyone deserves a vacation to rest and recharge, especially this grandmother who’s been working herself to the bone caring for her husband and grandkids. When her DIL invited her for a family vacation, she thought it was out of goodwill, but her DIL had something else in mind.
Inheritance has been a troublesome topic for many families. Most argue it’s because of a lack of estate planning. And that’s the case for Rachel. Before she could get her hands on her father’s money, he passed away. But, she resorted to questionable tactics to make things fair.