There are times in life that are so odd, emotional, or surprising that they seem like they belong in a movie. 14 true tales that people have contributed are included in this post; they are brief, impactful, and memorable. Each one might leave you wanting more, from unexpected turns to moments that cause you to pause and reflect.

Story 1: 

I found out from my mum’s friend’s brother that my dad has a secret family. Apparently, he cheated on my mum repeatedly with different women a few years ago and now has an entirely new family that he has never met. None of us are supposed to know about this. I have 6 siblings (7 of us in total) and apparently even more siblings.

I don’t know if I’ve passed them in the street, at work, or if I need to do background checks on any romantic partners in case they might be a sibling…so yeah, thanks, Dad. © Fabulous-Dark / Reddit

Story 2: 

My parents divorced 35 years ago after being together for only 3 years. I’ve been through a lot being caught between them—being part of their fights and disputes. I’m 36 and still have issues with them, especially with my mom.

It turns out they continued seeing each other for about 15 years after the divorce. A couple of selfish people. But it’s my fault for not cutting ties with them. © Unknown author / Reddit

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Story 4: 

My dad recently told me that he wasn’t laid off from his job. He just stopped going to work because his ex’s dad was working the same shift as him. Instead of asking for a transfer or talking to a supervisor, he just stopped showing up.

We lost our home back in ’05 or ’07—I was 10 or 11 years old at the time—and he told me back then that he was laid off. I only found out the truth recently. I’m 28 now, and I’ve lost almost all respect for him after learning this. © MrTumorI / Reddit