Motivating Short Stories

Paul knew the value of money since childhood as he saw the struggles his parents had faced while he was growing up. His father used to work three jobs a day so that he could provide for the family. His mother also used to have a part time job that paid very less but was enough to buy groceries for the house. Pamela, the oldest child in the family, also began working as soon as she was enrolled in college.  The family grew as Pamela (Pam)  got married to the love of her life, Manny. Both Pam and Manny moved into their own rented house near to their workplace. Paul was considerate to his parents and wanted to contribute something from his side to the family. Other than attending high school, he began working at a 24 hour fast food joint during night shifts.  When he received the first pay check, he gave most of his earnings to his parents so that they could save up something for them. His parents were proud of him. Meanwhile Pam’s partner Manny was earning pretty well. Pam ...

Mr. Gomez told about how Amanda's mother was acting like she was a Godly woman but the fact was that she was cheating on her husband with many men over the years and that she was a modern woman who always wore the disguise to fool the public.  Amanda was glad to get the news and wanted to tear off her mother's mask very badly. However, after the event, she spoke to Adam and shared all the information she gained from Mr. Gomez.  Within some time, Amanda heard about how her father had found out about her mother cheating on him and this affected their relationship very badly. He filed for divorce and had other charges filed upon Amanda's mother. Soon, she heard from one of her old friends from her hometown about how her parents got divorced and how nasty the process was.  It was so nasty that most of the relatives disowned both of them for making such a huge ruckus out of the divorce. Amanda ignored all the drama and was happy with her life. Soon, Amanda and Adam got engaged...

Amanda was about to leave the place but her mother saw her and called after her. Amanda wore her goggles and faced her mother. Her mother was surprisingly dressed in modern clothes. She asked Amanda whether they knew each other and Amanda brushed it off by saying that she has never seen her. Her mother, even though surprised, nodded her head and walked away. Amanda saw that her mother was hanging out with Mr. Gomez. They acted as if they were a couple in public! Amanda was shocked to see this and decided to find out everything she had missed. Adam was shocked as well when Amanda told him whom she had met. As Adam was still doing business with Mr. Gomez, Adam decided to host a game evening at his place. He told Amanda to disguise as one of his staff members to assist on serving the beverages or to be the private bartender for the night so that she could get all the juicy gossip. She agreed to it.  Obviously, Mr. Gomez turned up for the event along with various other dignitaries who ...

Amanda felt as if she had found her freedom. As time progressed, both Adam and Amanda fell in love with each other and decided to date. Amanda completely focused on completing her education. Within a few years, she completed her post graduation and began working from home (she wished to create an identity for herself and wanted to work).  She worried that things might take a worse turn when she heard a familiar voice over the phone. Adam was speaking with Mr. Gomez over the phone about their business. She asked Adam why he was still supporting Mr. Gomez who had only tortured Amanda.  Amanda's parents and the Gomez family had tried to reach her phone many times throughout the years. However, she never replied to them and in fact deactivated the number as soon as she left the Gomez family house.  Amanda once went shopping in a mall. After parking her car, she walked into a branded apparel shop. Her face turned white as soon as she saw someone in the shop. It was none other ...

Amanda woke up and found that she was on a comfortable bed in what seemed like a luxurious and huge room. She was awestruck by seeing the bed she was lying on! It was a round bed which had frills and luxurious decorations.  She walked out of the room and towards the next room that looked like an office room. She saw Mr. Adams sitting and typing out something on a laptop. He looked up and his face lit brightly. With a beautiful smile, he asked if she was okay and had a good sleep. She nodded yes. Mr. Adam asked her to give him a minute to finish his task. After completing the task, he asked her whether she would have breakfast and what she preferred to eat. She said that she was fine with anything. Soon, two staff members entered the office room with a platter of bread and other condiments.  Amanda was shocked but enjoyed her food. She thanked Adam profusely and told him how glad she was to escape from the Gomez family. He sat calmly next to her and asked if she had any ambitio...

Amanda's life was becoming worse at Mr.Gomez's house. His wife and kids hated the new “trophy wife” as they called her. The woman ill-treated Amanda by physically and verbally abusing her. The kids were no good either. They also hated her for ruining their relationship with their father.  Amanda was quiet and endured the abuse. However, little did she know that her life was about to change. Mr. Gomez was hosting a party at his home and all the clients important to his business were invited. The irony is that no one knew who Amanda was. Mr. Gomez and his family introduced her as a maid at their house during the dinner.  However, one of the clients had his doubts regarding the same. He saw Amanda sneaking out of the house. When she saw him looking, she had pleading eyes. The guest, Mr. Adam excused himself and decided to walk towards her, near the entrance of the house.  Amanda told him about her life with parents and how she reached the place after her marriage. The guy fe...

Amanda was born and brought up in a strictly religious family. Her parents were firm believers of God and banned her from various things like wearing modern clothes, preventing from hanging out with friends by nightfall and so on. Amanda had a feeling of suffocation in her life but she was scared to raise her voice.  Her dad's friend, Mr. Gomez used to visit their house quite frequently for chit chat. However, the main intention he had was to see Amanda and to try and pursue her. She knew about his evil intentions and purposefully made plans or told her mother that she had to study for exams or go to church.  However, Mr. Gomez came up with a plan. He openly told her parents about his intention to marry Amanda. He said that his parents were getting old and that this could be his last shot at marriage. Amanda's parents found it as a golden opportunity to marry off Amanda to a rich household.  They forced her into marrying Mr. Gomez. However, Amanda found out that Mr. Gomez...

Adam cared for his parents and decided to buy a lavish home for his parents to stay comfortably. He also hired servants so that his mom could relax from household chores. His parents greatly appreciated his efforts and this life was sailing smooth for all.  Adam met the love of his life, Alice, who walked into his corporate office seeking a job. He was head over heels for her as soon as he met her. However, during the interview, he found out that she too was from a humble background where her father was a farmer and owned a ranch in the countryside. She was hired due to her talent. However, they began dating comfortably once Adam told her how he struggled to reach the position he was at now.  Alice understood him and promised that she would always support him and help him out in making his dreams and ambitions come true. Thus, they lived happy and love-filled lives. 

Adam was wondering what he would do as he has completed his graduation now. He used to work at the fast food chain nearby and a gas station, part time, so that he could earn money and save it up for completing his education.  The two part time jobs he worked, however, couldn't provide him with enough money to secure his future and life. He decided to apply for jobs and attend interviews while still continuing on his part time jobs. He knew how to work around cars very well as his dad was a mechanic at an auto repair shop. He had also recently graduated in business studies. Hence, he had an idea.  After saving up enough money, he rented out a portion of the factory by the roadside and offered to provide auto related roadside assistance. He came up with a professional website and listed the services he would provide. His dad had a pickup truck with latch and pulleys which was too old to drive around. Adam repaired the vehicle within a span of a few days and decided to officially...

Dave returned back sometime as grandpa told him that he would make arrangements for the funeral and other proceedings. Donna was in for a shock when Dave explained about what had happened to their parents. It was a moment that both the siblings would never forget. Donna was shattered and wouldn't stop crying. Dave tried his best to console her throughout the funeral.  Dave decided to cancel the lease following this so that he could take Donna back to the city where he worked. She agreed to complete her education in a boarding school and made him promise to visit her during weekends. They used to visit grandparents once every month so that they could spend more time with them. Just like Dave, Donna also grew to be attached with her grandparents.  Their sibling bond continued to prosper and became stronger as years passed. Dave and Donna, even after getting married and having a family of their own, make sure that they either meetup or do a video chat to check up on each other an...

Dave successfully graduated from the University. However, he made sure that he kept in touch with his family, especially with his sister. He was lucky enough to get a job in the same city where he had completed his graduation. His grandparents were very proud of him and often used to host him to great food, good times and provide lots of love.  John and Jenna had planned a date and were out in some restaurant. Donna was at the house relaxing after completing her exams. However, an unfortunate road accident occured and took John and Jenna's life. Their immediate contact was Dave. He got a call from the cops about the incident.  He was so worried and shattered. He decided to apply for an emergency leave from his office and rushed to the city. The first thing he did was inform the grandparents about the mishap and told them that he would handle everything. The grandparents decided to accompany him as all of them were worried about how Donna would handle the news.  Dave asked...

John had a great job in the city and lived happily with his wife and two kids. Even Though they had their own struggles in life looking at the financial aspect, life for them was almost smooth, at least for a few years. The eldest child, Dave, missed the countryside and wished to return back to his paternal side of grandparents so that he could continue his education there. However, he spoke out about his intention to continue his further education at the university in the city which was near his grandparents' place in the countryside.  John and his wife Jenna were reluctant at first when they heard about Dave's intentions. However, they agreed that he could stay in the University campus and visit his grandparents during the weekends. Dave's sister, Donna, the youngest child, was left heart broken. She had a strong bond with her brother, mainly because he was ten years eldest to her. Dave was a caring boy and made sure that his sister had all kinds of help and support from ...

  Jenna got discharged and Casey took her home. Casey discussed with her mother on how she had a donut recipe in her mind. Her mother encouraged her to make a few so that they could taste it. It turned out to be great. Casey had made some extra donuts as Carol and John were planning to visit them that day.  They were served with the donuts. Both of them enjoyed it and even said that they were giving a special paid order of the donuts so that they could take it home and enjoy it with the rest of the family. Jenna told Casey to make a few more donuts so that they could introduce it in the bakery.  The next morning was a shocking surprise for Casey. Online orders started flooding the website for the donuts that became a hit among the regular visitors. Someone decided to post about it on social media and it blew up ro become viral. People from neighboring cities began venturing out to look for the unique donuts from the small bakery.  Casey even received orders from outs...

Casey and Jenna's life was going smoothly when suddenly one day Jenna fell unconscious at her bakery. She was taken immediately to the nearest hospital. The doctors diagnosed that she has swelling within her brain as a result of her recent fever and chills. They advised that a surgery could only correct the issue and it needs to be performed within a span of three months for it to be very effective.  Jenna was heartbroken by hearing the news. Casey was calculating their finances, savings and all other streams of income. She decided to hand over the bakery to her neighbor, a sweet old lady who would monitor the bakery. Jenna was asked to rest at home by doctors. Casey soon came up with a plan. Jenna would bake all the cakes, cookies and other products by early morning. Casey would pick all of them up and arrange it in the bakery and wait for their neighbor lady to arrive. Jenna would then head to work.  The plan was going great and Jenna was saving up more than what she had int...

Casey was ecstatic the moment she got a job as a subway driver. She knew that it never meant that she could relax and earn well. She had to manage her other part time job as well so that her mother could be treated and they could return back to their normal life.  Casey's mother owns a bakery and she built it from nothing. Her mother single-handedly took care of her when her father left her mother for a different woman. Casey's mother, Jenna, hailed from a rich family. However, she fell in love with a struggling bellboy who worked at a restaurant. Jenna's family found out and soon disowned her for being a disgrace to the family as they held up family values and traditions above everything.  Jenna was up for a surprise and she found out the actual struggle as she eloped and married the guy. Jenna decided to sell all her valuables and then buy a run down bakery that was about to shut down. Even though her husband got angry at her for buying the bakery rather than giving the m...

Karen was sad that she couldn't see Sam everyday and couldn't advise Sally on how to manage their life. However, she used to frequently call Sam. Sally was relieved almost instantly as they moved into the new place as she had felt suffocated living under Karen's guidance.  Sally soon became pregnant and Sam was ecstatic. Karen was so excited that she packed her bags and decided to move in at Sam's place. Sally was not happy with the idea but was patient enough to adjust with Karen. Everyday was tough for Sally as Karen wanted to figure out the gender of the baby.  Karen boasted that for many generations, there were only boys in their family and she was looking forward to meeting her grandson. Little did she know that all her hopes would be shattered when they found out that Sally would have a girl baby.  Karen was shocked and suddenly lost consciousness. Sam reached out for medical help and it was immediately provided to Karen. She was in denial and suggested that the d...

Sam was the only child of his parents. He was born after his parents did a lot of fertility treatment and always considered him as their golden child. His mother was very protective of him and hated most of the girls he brought home. She used to point out issues with all of them which used to lead to their breakup.  His mother, Karen, was insisting that she would find the right woman for Sam. Sam was reluctant but still thought that his mother wouldn't go wrong in his case and agreed with her decision. Sally was Karen's bestie’s daughter whom she adored. Karen went ahead and scheduled a meeting with Sam and Sally so that they could chat and figure out their lives.  Both of them were attracted to each other and began dating. They were soon engaged and married. Karen was so happy that her son agreed to everything she had told. Even Sally was happy to agree with what Karen suggested and included her in every decision they made.  Life took a complete “U” turn when Sam got a h...

The next morning came by and most people were surprised at how humble and generous both Jon and his wife were. All of them requested Jon to provide them with a home tour as well as tour of the gated community they were living in. Jon agreed and was followed by a brief tour of the house which blew the heads of most members. They were awestruck by the luxury the smart house offered. The community was even more impressive.  As men spoke about the financial aspects of the holiday home and community, women were interested in knowing more about the dress and jewelry collection of Jane. She gladly gave them a tour and informed them about the security systems installed so that their belongings were safe and secure and only they could access everything whenever necessary.  One of the cousins has had a history as she has successfully stolen a few dresses and jewelry from other cousins. It was a huge issue back then and was resolved when the stolen items were returned as they were threat...

Everyone was of the impression that Job and his wife had a good life and earned enough to live comfortably. However, what they saw shocked them to the core. Most ladies immediately seethed with jealousy as they stepped inside the holiday home. They even saw servants who provided assistance by offering warm towels to the guests. All of them were served with a warm welcome drink.  Some of them questioned Jon on why they didn't inform him about his ability to hire such a great place. Some even complimented him for going all out and spending lavishly to host and welcome all of them. Jon politely told them that he owned the holiday home as it was mentioned in front of the house (the owner's name was specifically mentioned in front of every home in that neighborhood). Some relatives were shocked and then realized their mistake. Some of the women asked whether both of them received inheritance or financial assistance from both of their parents so that they owned such a place other tha...

Jon was just like all of us. He worked in a corporate company and looked forward to spending his weekends at the comfort of home or with family. His wife and kids loved to spend time with him as they had movie nights, fun time in the backyard and even used to go out and spend the much needed family time during the weekends.  As social life has reduced in this era, he kept in touch with his relatives and friends via social media or through texting. Like a typical family, they used to celebrate Thanksgiving, Christmas and other events by reuniting with their extended families. They used to have a great time and at times, it used to turn bitter with arguments and cold icy glares.  However, Jon's wife, Jane, was of the opinion that keeping in touch with family is important and this will help their kids teach the importance of having good relations with the extended family. Hence, as New Year was fast approaching, they decided to hangout with the extended family by hosting the even...