Real Life Stories

If big-city bustle with small-town heart is what you're searching for, look no further than the beach town of Seaside,...

The perfect reprieve for the down-to-earth, Banks' overwhelming calming effect isn't just due to it's wonderful scenery, but the country...

For a true demonstration of our deepest American values, look no further than the town of Meridian. The residents of...

The folk over at Best Friends Sanctuary more than live up to the animal rescue's name, providing care for countless...

Welcome to Sauk Centre, a city with a cordial history and contemporary reputation to match. While it's famously known as...

Apple Canyon Lake is as full of whimsy as the name suggests. Overflowing with foliage and wildlife, the real magic...

A true shopper's delight, Leon and Lulu is much more than a retail outlet but a place where customers become...

Head north through Wisconsin and you'll find that Cheesehead country is as rich as it's namesake, if residents of the...

Like the roving buffalo that surround their neighborhood, the residents of Lion's Passage are always mindful of their flock. From...

Jamestown, Tennessee, a rural mountain town, is the county seat for Fentress County and the perfect place to raise a...

Moving to a new house may be exciting but the actual packing and moving is something most of us dread....

Some grooms to be are really willing to go the extra mile to surprise their potential brides, so much so...

“We are one big team—we are all ­veterans—and when one of us screws up, the rest of the team says,...

It's one thing to talk about how much sex you're having. But what if you're having none? Life can be...

Giving up pasta wasn't a very pleasant experience, but in the end, it was worth it.

Religions throughout history have sought to heal through prayer. Read on for stories of sick individuals who offered up their...

Think luck is just for the Irish? Enjoy these short, true stories that celebrate luck, coincidence, and the joy of...

Michele Sponagle spent her life dieting—and had absolutely nothing to show for it. That’s when the light bulb went on:...

They've created life-saving innovations, founded nonprofit organizations, and raised money for important causes all before reaching legal age. The future's...

Could it be possible that Santa is real and works through the hands of parents?

This town's moving story of strength and kindness will restore your faith in humanity.

Her moving story will stay with you long after you finish reading.

We asked photographers to send us the one image that most says "happiness" through their lens; these are a few...

One news editor reminds us to never stop believing in miracles.

Encountering death so closely every day leads to serious life inspiration that we all need to hear.

If you spend enough time teaching, you're bound to eventually encounter a student with truly unbelievable brainpower. Here's how 10...

Was it that shy glance, the clever line—or an offer to fix a clogged sink? As our readers’ stories attest,...

The tech-savvy grandma will have you rethinking your family reunions, guaranteed.

According to these truly epic tales of romance, one way to find a love that lasts in summer is to...