Epic Tales 4.9

08/22/2025

I married a man after a whirlwind romance, believing we’d build a happy life together. Some people might have called it a red flag when he insisted I meet his children within days of dating, but I didn’t see it then. By the time I realized the reality of our relationship, I was in too deep—and choosing my well-being became the only option.
My name is Rachel, and I was 22 when I met Ethan, a 29-year-old widower with two kids: his daughter Lena and son Caleb. Ethan and I fell for each other fast. So fast, in fact, that he introduced me to his children only a few days into our relationship.
I remember feeling a bit uneasy about it. Meeting his kids so soon didn’t feel natural. But Ethan was convincing—he told me I was “the one,” not just for him, but for his kids too. Flattered and hopeful, I ignored my doubts.
A year later, we were married. Our wedding included personal vows I made to the children and they to me—a heartfelt touch Ethan had insisted on. At the time, it felt like we were becoming a real family.
But reality came crashing down almost immediately after the honeymoon phase ended.
Despite working full-time, I quickly became the default parent, homemaker, cook, and emotional anchor for the household. Ethan, meanwhile, found endless excuses to disengage.
“I’m exhausted from work,” he’d say. “You’re so much better with the kids anyway.”
When I expressed how overwhelmed I was, he brushed it off:
“I’m paying the bills. I deserve to unwind when I’m home.”
That “unwinding” often meant hours of video games or drinks with friends while I managed homework, dinner, chores, and bedtime solo.
And slowly, Ethan’s dismissiveness seeped into Lena and Caleb’s behavior. They began to treat me not as a stepmother, but like a live-in maid.
“Why do we always have to do stuff with you?” they’d whine. “Dad lets us have fun.”
By the end of our first year of marriage, I knew deep down I’d made a mistake. But the promises I’d made to the children weighed heavily on me. I didn’t want to be someone who walked away from them.
Still, the emotional burden only grew heavier.... (continue reading in the first comment)

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A wealthy man is irritated to find himself sitting next to an overweight woman in first-class and starts complaining to the flight attendant.
Michael Harrington knew it was going to be a rough flight the moment he saw the woman who would be sitting next to him. She was HUGE! How was he supposed to travel comfortably with her right beside him?
The woman sat down, and as she fastened her seat belt, her elbow nudged Michael. "Watch it!" Michael snapped at her, and she turned to face him.
"Oh, I’m so sorry," she said softly, "Please forgive me…"
"Forgive you?" Michael mocked. "Or forgive the 3,000 cupcakes you ate to get that size?"
The woman gasped in shock, and Michael noticed she was quite young, with a gentle face, a vulnerable face. It spurred him to sneer, "Lady, when you travel, you need to book TWO seats!"
Tears welled in the woman’s eyes, but Michael was on a roll, especially when he saw her clothes were cheap and outdated, her shoes well-worn.
He said, "I bet your whole budget goes to tacos and burgers, huh? Can’t afford two seats? Next time, pass a cup around—I’m sure your fellow passengers will be generous!"
The woman turned her face to the window, and in the reflection, Michael saw tears streaming down her cheeks. "Listen," he said, "I know a guy who runs a clinic in Mexico. I bet he’d give you a liposuction deal, super cheap!"
Sobs shook the young woman’s shoulders by the time Michael felt satisfied for the discomfort of being squeezed next to her soft bulk. So when the attendant came by with the drinks cart, he ordered a Martini.
Everyone deserves to be treated with respect and dignity.
"Shaken, not stirred!" he told the attractive flight attendant in his best James Bond impression, adding, "I don’t know what Moby Dick here will have…"
The attendant pursed her lips and shot him a disapproving look before addressing the woman. "Ma’am, would you like anything to drink?"
The woman nodded, wiping her eyes. "Yes, please, a diet soda."
Michael scoffed. "Bit late for a diet soda, don’t you think?" Both the flight attendant and the woman ignored him, but Michael felt a small thrill knowing he’d rattled them both.
He leaned back, nibbling an olive and sipping his Martini while the woman sipped her diet soda. He shuddered at the thought that she’d eventually need to use the restroom and squeeze past him…
Soon after he finished his drink, the flight attendant brought dinner. She placed a neat tray in front of him and another for his seatmate.
"Are you sure that’s enough?" Michael asked the attendant. "I mean, it’d probably take a buffet to feed this lady!"
The flight attendant ignored him and continued serving the other first-class passengers. "Pretty rude of her, right?" Michael said to the woman next to him. "I might just complain about her."
But his seatmate ignored him too, so Michael dug into the excellent meal. He was savoring the last of his wine when the flight attendant returned, all smiles.
"Excuse me," she said, "The captain’s a huge fan, and he’d love to invite you to the cockpit?"
Michael was startled, then realized the attendant was speaking to the woman next to him, who was blushing, smiling, and nodding. This meant Michael had to stand to let her pass.
The attendant led the woman away, and Michael sat back down. He began mentally drafting scathing emails to the airline’s management about the service and conditions in first class.
He was crafting some choice complaints when the captain’s voice came over the speakers:

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MY HUSBAND REFUSED TO TAKE PHOTOS OF ME DURING OUR VACATION
My husband and I recently went on vacation to Mexico. However, my husband refused to take photos of me or with me. When I asked him why, he said he wasn’t in the mood.
His behavior deeply upset and embarrassed me. I also noticed that he started hiding his phone from me.
Suspecting something was wrong, I took his phone while he was in the shower and checked his recent messages. When I opened his group chat with his friends, tears welled up in my eyes.
He wrote, "IMAGINE, GUYS, AT HER WEIGHT, SHE STILL WANTS ME TO TAKE PICTURES OF HER! WHERE WOULD SHE EVEN FIT IN THE PHOTO? She hasn’t been the same since giving birth."
I put his phone back and sat there in shock. How could he? I felt devastated and betrayed. Our marriage was far from perfect, but I never imagined he thought so little of me. I cried quietly, not wanting the kids to hear.
After some time, my tears dried up, and I felt something else: anger. I wasn't going to let him get away with this. I needed to do something to show him that his words had consequences. That's when I had an idea.See the comments⬇️

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