Tell Me A Story: True Tales

This is real.
I say this first because if I didn't I'm sure you wouldn't believe me. Or maybe you would. The real world is a crazy, scary, and bizarre place. Filled with fear, tragedy, and betrayal. But also joy, laughter, and bright days.
Without both of these, we would have nothing but boring days until we died.
These are stories I have collected from a small town in the US.
Names and locations have been changed to protect their identities.
Maybe by hearing their stories, you can relate to your own.