Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.

Elizabeth has always held a place in her heart for Jack — the one who got away. But when her daughter reveals that she is dating someone, someone with the same quirks as Jack, she grows increasingly paranoid. Would her daughter date someone her father’s age? Is a coincidence just a coincidence? In the quiet…

Jessica wanted to buy a $250 washing machine, but she couldn’t afford it, so she had to ask the seller for a discount. He consented right away, to her surprise, but when she got home and opened the machine, she discovered something even more surprising inside. When Jessica and her husband Edward welcomed their first…

When Maria planned a surprise party for her husband’s 40th birthday, she didn’t expect to find strangers walking through the door instead of him. The shocking mix-up, involving an unexpected Airbnb booking, turned into an unforgettable night filled with laughter and unexpected guests. Maria invites everyone to a surprise birthday party | Source: Midjourney My…

For months, I thought I’d hit the jackpot with my neighbor’s kids — two teenagers who spent their Sunday mornings cleaning up the street like they were running for public office. But when I saw one of them hiding something under a bush, I realized their “good deeds” weren’t what they seemed. For months, I…

When Gracie’s mother-in-law invited her on a family trip, she considered it a step toward mending their relationship. Instead, the trip kicked off with a jaw-dropping ultimatum that Gracie couldn’t ignore. She had to devise a plan to expose her mother-in-law and teach her a lesson. I never thought my mother-in-law would do something like…