In many science fiction or fantasy books, the heroes often face the so-called “lesser evil principle.” For example, when a good guy does something bad—but it is justified by the plot—because otherwise, good cannot win. In particular, if you remember the Harry Potter books, the protagonist performed a bunch of unforgivable curses—but was never actually … Read more
Families are supposed to be our built-in support systems, the people who cheer us on, stand by us through thick and thin, and celebrate life’s biggest milestones together. But what happens when you’re consistently left out of those important moments? It stings. And in some cases, it leaves deep emotional scars. Today’s Original Poster (OP) … Read more
Dividing up an inheritance can lead to a lot of tension, drama, and resentment. Not only are you dealing with the grief of losing someone you love but now you also have to consider the financial needs of others. In some cases, there are no easy answers. You’re forced to make tough choices about who … Read more
Human drama does grow (or shrink) proportionally to the amount of humans in a place, but, counterintuitively, a big city insulates you from most of it. You can be just a face in the crowd in a metropolis, but in towns and villages, you can’t help but know everyone around you. Someone asked “People who … Read more
Have you ever found yourself in a game of “Would You Rather?” or “What Would You Do?” You know, those games that are filled with hypothetical questions where you have to choose between the devil and the deep blue sea. Now, imagine one of those scenarios came to life. Today’s Original Poster (OP) and his … Read more
A person might have a number of reasons for wanting to hide something in their home. Perhaps, they wish to protect some valuables from potential thieves, or they’ve smuggled in baby Yoda and don’t want the Empire to find out. Whatever the case, you have to know which corner can get the job done. So, … Read more
Some people believe that dating as a single parent is just too complicated. And it’s true – it can be. However, as kids grow up and become more and more independent, the parents might find themselves with more time on their hands and maybe even a newfound curiosity to jump back into the dating pool. … Read more
It’s no secret that sharing a home with loved ones can get frustrating sometimes, so it shouldn’t come as a surprise that living with a stranger might, too. For this redditor, living with a roommate didn’t seem to be that bad, though. That was until they moved from the dorm into their own apartment. A … Read more
No matter how popular they are, most celebrities have haters, too. And actors are no exception. Beloved by many, they get on some people’s nerves, sometimes for no apparent reason. But that’s usually part of the deal of being famous. One redditor became curious about what actors people hated, despite them being loved by many, … Read more
Nobody knows how they’ll react in a scary situation until they’re actually in it. Some people freak out and don’t know what to do, others manage to confront it head-on. Sometimes, if we’re trying to protect our loved ones, we may go overboard trying to make sure they’re safe. This is something a mom had … Read more