Off The Record
16 People Prove That Not All Heroes Wear Capes
Real heroes, so the saying goes, don’t wear capes; instead, they live among us and appear very normal. They simply perform good things without anticipating anything in return.
And this hero may be you, your boss, your neighbor, or even a store cashier.
1.
My spouse used to wake me up in the mornings a few years back and ask me where my passport was. “In my bag!” I reply. And “Where’s your bag?” he asks sarcastically.
As it happens, yesterday I was looking at something in a construction hypermarket and left it there. After locating the bag, they removed my passport and began looking through the database to see whether I had a Shop loyalty card. No card was present. They discovered my husband’s name in the passport and began checking to see if he had a card.
Generally speaking, the good people didn’t simply abandon me; instead, they discovered me, and I was sleeping soundly without realizing it. They handed me the bag after I hurried to the store, and I required a lot of items, including money and documentation.
The security guard, a decent man with a sense of humor, laughed as he spoke. I offered him money, but he declined. There are plenty of decent individuals in the world; they just don’t show it off. © Larisa Vorobyova / Dzen
2.
I was donating clothing for a two- to three-year-old girl. A woman texted me, expressing her difficult situation and the lack of clothes for her daughter. Would it be possible for me to mail her these clothes? “Who knows what really happened there?” was my initial thought before telling her to go hiking. So I paid for them all myself.
I received a parcel a year later. Among the treats were handmade marmalade, dried salmon, and nuts. That same woman had sent it. She chose to express gratitude to everyone who supported them during a trying time, and it turned out that her dark streak was over and her husband had landed a fantastic job. It was pleasant and somewhat unexpected.
3.
I left several gold rings on the shelf in the changing room when I was putting on clothes in a bridal atelier 35 years ago. My fingertips were suddenly exposed while out for a walk with a companion. It was like receiving an electric jolt! The theater had already closed, and it was quite late.
When I arrived there the following day after work, the staff member quietly opened her desk drawer and returned my valuables. My happiness and thankfulness were boundless! I can still picture this woman’s appearance. © Dzen and Marina K.
4.
I boarded a bus with my lover. He began searching his pockets for his money, but it was nowhere to be found! Coincidentally, I had also forgotten to pack any cash. We are seated, surrounded by people, and unsure of what to do. We are running late, so going home is not an option.
As she takes out her money, the girl seated across from us says, “Guys, I understand you, I was in a similar situation; I’ll pay for you.” We were flushed with embarrassment! We attempted to explain that we didn’t have to, but she ignored us and paid. Good individuals still exist in the world. © Ideer/Overheard
5.
I discovered that my father was not my biological father two years ago. I am really close to my dad, so this news surprised me. The fact that my younger sisters are his biological children also slightly offended me. However, I’m not.
Dad said, “Alina, your mother was already pregnant with you when I met her,” in an attempt to calm me down. In other words, she learned about it after three of our dates. Your mother told me the truth. Since I was only twenty and was afraid of becoming a father, she advised me to leave. especially considering that I wasn’t even dating your mom at the time.
Just as I was ready to say good-bye for good, I noticed your mother holding a photo. I inquired as to what it was. It was also your very first “picture.” An ultrasound scan, actually. She didn’t say no when I asked to see it.
I knew you were mine the moment I laid eyes on you. I also stayed. I really wanted to stay. And you’re my own daughter, my girl. And you should never question that. Otherwise, I’ve wasted my life if I haven’t been able to reassure you of my affection over the years. © Chamber 6 / VK
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A server at another table was being treated so poorly that she was crying in the back, so I gave her a fifty-dollar tip for a twenty-dollar dinner. © EMRmania / Reddit
7.
As a child, my older sister used to boast to everyone that she would only wed a man who owned a whole collection of Kinder Surprise hippos. About 20 years have passed since then, and naturally, the vow made as a youngster is no longer relevant. Recently, her childhood buddy, who had been in love with her for a long time but was afraid to tell her, unexpectedly proposed to her.
In a box that said, “I spent all my conscious life on it, even had to go abroad in search of some of them,” he presented her with a ring. Get married to me! Along with the ring, the box contained every hippos from that particular collection. The sister kept her word. © Chamber 6 / VK
8.
My supervisor never smiles and is quite stern. I once discovered a kitten at the bus station when I was making my way to work. I took it to work with the tiny one under the jacket because I couldn’t leave it alone. When the boss saw the kitten, which I had attempted to conceal in a box, he changed in an instant, smiling broadly and displaying an unexpected amount of tenderness in his eyes.
As she added cream to her coffee, she held the cat in her arms. She stated she would adopt the child after inquiring whether it was mine. She promptly ordered a bowl, a litter tray, and a bag of cat food to be sent to the workplace. The kitten will now likely live in paradise, in my opinion. And it’s good to know that this person who seems like a robot is genuinely friendly. © THE SRCH / VK
9.
On the side of the road, I changed a woman’s tire. She didn’t believe I (a woman) could pull it off, but her husband was just an hour away. When everything was finished, she handed me $50, but I declined and simply replied, “Pay it forward.”
I gave her a hug and advised her to drive carefully after she started crying. It was pleasant. I was having a terrible day before that. I felt so much better after that. © Weelooweeloo / Reddit
10.
While I was searching the bag for my coins, an elderly woman at the checkout gave me some change. I paid, located my coins, and attempted to return the money to the woman while feeling really ashamed because I’m young and well-off. However, she simply remarked, “Oh, come on, you have to do good,” refusing to accept it. I am experiencing the sensation of being a part of the goodness boomerang, and it appears that my turn will be imminent. © Overheard / Ideer
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I saw a vision of -10. I had to wear large, square fusty spectacles as a result. My boyfriend informed me, “These glasses don’t suit you,” after we had been dating for a year. Do you not wish to alter them? Given that my parents are impoverished, what could I possibly want? I simply stated that I had never considered it.
He took me to the optician a week later, when they helped me choose contacts. He would then purchase solutions for them and pay for new ones every three months after that. He would just do it to boost my self-esteem and align my appearance with my inner self. His concern for me has remained constant over the past sixteen years. © Mamdarinka / VK
12.
I am a mother of one child. I occasionally have to take my daughter, who is four years old, to work. Thankfully, my boss is quite kind to both my kid and me and has never objected to our visits. My supervisor brought up the fact that my daughter frequently plays with plasticine at the most recent visit. “She just loves modeling,” I said.
The manager also gave me twenty cartons of plasticine the following day. This generosity astounded me! My child’s joyful eyes should have been visible to you. Additionally, I’m glad to have such nice and compassionate individuals in my life, and I’m really appreciative of my boss for this amazing gift. © Chamber 6 / VK
13.
My husband said, “You’re my sunshine,” as he woke up and noticed that I had taken off his sneakers. My husband puts in a lot of work throughout the summer. He works double shifts as a construction foreman. Upon returning home, he occasionally physically collapses onto the bed and goes to sleep.
He takes a shower and gets undressed in the morning. And my husband didn’t even remove his shoes on one of those days. I removed his shoes. I assumed it was typical.
His ex-wife, however, never did that, it turns out. Like me, he always has good things to say about his ex-wife. I was saddened by that fact, though. After all, taking off someone’s shoes when they’re tired is not difficult if you care about them. © Chamber 6 / VK
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I ordered a cart full of groceries to be delivered anonymously to a mother of a large family that I don’t know directly but who I heard was going through a really difficult time and had recently had to adopt her sister’s children. © beautifulpumpkin / Reddit
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On my way to school as a kid, I witnessed a street cat capture a bird. The cat seized it even more firmly and took it somewhere despite its floundering. I genuinely wanted to save the bird, but I was at a loss on what to do. I rushed up and used my hands to practically open the cat’s mouth.
The dove took off. Upon closer inspection, I noticed that the cat was extremely emaciated and covered in wounds. I couldn’t abandon him in this manner. I brought the cat to our house that day, so I skipped school.
My mother understood me and even gave me praise because she is the sweetest woman in the world. We gave the cat a bath, fed him, and bandaged his injuries. We also gave him the name Tishka. For the past twelve years, Tishka has been residing with us. © Ward No. 6 / VK
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My father raised us in a conservative household. Three “rocks”—three boys. And girls’ tears. Our sister recently got married. She had a really sweet and heartfelt wedding with her husband.
I cry and turn to see that both of my brothers are crying as well. And that was hilarious. “The three rocks” couldn’t help themselves since they were so thrilled for their younger sister. To be sure our father couldn’t see us, I began to glance around. Additionally, he is sobbing while standing in the hallway’s far corner.
It doesn’t help that our mother is massaging his back and using her handkerchiefs to wipe his face. My brothers and I approached him and gave him a hug. While upbringing is undoubtedly beneficial, family comes first. © Ward No. 6 / VK
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