13 True Stories With Disturbing Twists That Break the Mold

Life has a way of making us surprised with unexpected turns that leave us momentarily speechless, making us reevaluate everything we believed to be true. Although initially these twists may be jarring or unsettling , they often evolve into fascinating memories—experiences that we can look back on, share with others, and even find humor in when time passes.

Story 1

I got a call from my mom, asking me to pick up my brother from school. Her voice was tired. I drove there, found him waiting outside, and got him home. When we entered, my mom turned pale. She said, “But… I never called you.”

I took my phone to prove that she had actually called me. But then we both froze when we saw a new text that said: “Hurry up!” I quickly checked my call log—there was no record of a call from my mom. Instead, at that exact time, there was a call from my dad’s number.
I called him for answers. He sighed and explained, “Your mom wasn’t feeling well and had been sleeping all afternoon, so I asked my secretary to call you and pick up your brother. I didn’t want to wake her.”

Turns out that in my rush, I must have glanced at the number too quickly and assumed it was Mom. And since my dad’s secretary sounds a lot like her, I never questioned it. A strange mix-up—but at least it all made sense now.