Strange But True Stories
- 10 Unusual Accidents
- Car Park Thief
- Cats - Also Real Life Cases Only in America
- Cigar - Insurance Story
- Dentists
- Pumpkin - How Big is the Record?
- RSPCA Inspectors - Animal Stories
- Round Like a Shot - Police into Action
- The Best Short Stories
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∇Man Drops Swag, Locks Keys In Getaway Car, Shoots Himself
A man who had spent 20 years in prison for bank robbery back in 1963 thought he would try again in 2003 in Spotsylvania County, Virginia, USA. He demanded and received several thousand dollars from two surprised bank cashiers and as he fled he spilled $100 notes in his wake as he attempted to stuff the cash into his pockets and get away. When he reached his hired getaway car he realised that he had locked his keys inside. This bungling burglar promptly took to his heels and fled the scene on foot followed by two passersby who grabbed him. The fleeing felon attempted to pull out his gun but failed, and shot himself in his leg but kept fighting his would be arresters; one of whom shot the suspect. The local police have charged the robber with 8 felonies, including robbery and 2 counts of attempted murder. The suspect was attended to in hospital and recovered.
Warning - Women's Body Parts Move
[Open letter from Ms Peggy Legg] This is an explanation to those friends and family who have experienced mysterious switches of their body parts. This effect is especially noticeable in January. You may have read of the scare story about the man whose kidneys were stolen while he was passed out. Well, read on. While the kidney story was an urban myth, my story is true - it occurs to me practically every day.


After Dinner Stories
Short Stories
- True story of a poor Gassed Budgie
- Smithsonian Exhibit
- True story of Six Chicken Bunas
- Old Age is a Gift
- New Element Administratum
- Irish Short Stories
- Zany Library Loan Short Story
- Two Men Ill in Hospital
- Father and Son Tale
- Two Old Men
- Short Stories Index
- Short stories about School Children
- Sayings and Famous Quotes from Modern times
- Sayings and Quotes from old Sages
- Airlines to Avoid
- Animal Inspector
- 3 Short Stories
- Funny Thanksgiving Stories
Many of these stories are
suitable for after-dinner speeches. I also think that story of 'The Gassed Budgie'
or 'Uncle Jack's Suit' could be the basis of a plot in a sketch, T.V. program or even a short film.
Dancing in the Rain: An Inspirational Tale
It was a normal, busy morning, about 8:30 when, George, an elderly gentleman, well into his 80's, arrived at Queen Alexandra Hospital, Cosham, England, to have stitches removed from his thumb. George told me that he was in a hurry as he had an appointment at 9:15 am. I weighed him and took his blood pressure and invited him take a seat in the waiting area, knowing it would be over an hour before someone would be able to see him. I saw him looking at his watch and decided, since I was not busy with another patient, I would evaluate his wound. On examination, it was well healed, so I talked to one of the Doctors, got the needed supplies to remove his sutures and redress his wound. While taking care of his wound, I asked George if he had another doctor's appointment this morning, as he was in such a hurry. George told me no, but that he needed to go to St Christopher's Nursing Home to eat breakfast with his wife. I inquired as to her health. He told me that she had been there for a while and that she suffered from Alzheimer's disease. As we talked, I asked if she would be upset if he was a little late. George replied that she no longer knew who he was and that she had not recognized him in five years. I was surprised, and asked him, 'And you still go every morning, even though she doesn't know who you are?' He smiled as he patted my hand and said, 'She doesn't know me, but I still know who she is.' I had to hold back tears as George left, I had goose bumps on my arm, and thought, 'That is the kind of love I want in my life.' True love is neither physical, nor romantic. True love is an acceptance of all that is, has been, will be, And will not be. With all the jokes and fun that is in e-mails and web sites sometimes there is one that comes along that has an important message. This one Will and Guy thought we could share with you.The happiest people don't necessarily have the best of everything; they just make the best of everything they have.
'Life isn't about how to survive the storm but how to Dance in the Rain.'
More Short Stories
The Bull
Here is the situation, Jenny the farmer's wife looks out of her window. What does she see but a bull in a field caught his head in between the bars of a feeder. Jenny calls the fire brigade. Their siren only makes the bull more agitated. When they appraise the situation they realise they are not equipped to deal with cattle, so they phone for the RSPCA inspector to help free the animal. Six hefty firemen and the inspector push and pull the beast and eventually they wrestle its head from between the bars.
