There was a case where a group of aid workers went to an area near ISIS control to distribute food and medicine. ISIS stopped them, stole the supplies, and then kidnapped some of the aid workers. These workers were held in inhumane conditions. They were starved and beaten. But their story also inspired the international community to take more action against ISIS.
Yes. There was a story of a young woman who was captured by ISIS. She was sold into slavery and endured countless physical and mental abuses. Her life was completely ruined by those barbarians.
One defector told of how they were forced to train children to be soldiers. These children, some as young as 8 or 9, were given guns and taught to kill. It was a horrifying sight for the defector as he knew it was wrong but couldn't stop it at first. When he finally defected, he had to live with the guilt of what he had been part of.
Sure. There was a case of a cyber - criminal. He hacked into multiple banks' systems and stole customers' money. A Red Notice was issued. He initially thought he could evade capture by bouncing between different countries with lax cybercrime laws. However, as more and more countries joined in the search due to the Red Notice, his options diminished. Eventually, he was caught in a small European country and is now facing trial.
One historical real story from Amsterdam is about the Dutch Golden Age. During this time, Amsterdam was a major trading hub. Ships from Amsterdam sailed all over the world, bringing back exotic goods. This led to the city's growth and prosperity. The merchants in Amsterdam built grand houses along the canals, which can still be seen today as a reminder of that prosperous era.
Sure. There was the case of the Unabomber. The FBI spent years trying to catch him. He sent bombs through the mail to various targets. The FBI finally caught him after his brother recognized his writing style in the manifesto he sent to the media and tipped off the authorities.
There is a story about a village during Holi. A poor old woman couldn't afford the colorful powders for Holi. But the children in the village collected some extra powders they had and went to her house. They smeared colors on her face and hands and she was so happy. It shows the spirit of Holi which is about sharing and spreading joy regardless of one's economic status.
A haunted real story from Japan is about Aokigahara Forest, also known as the 'Suicide Forest'. Besides the tragic suicides that happen there, there are stories of strange apparitions and voices. People who have ventured into the forest say they feel a sense of dread and have seen shadowy figures. Some believe the forest is haunted by the lost souls of those who have taken their own lives there.
I don't have a particular 'rangoli real story' on hand. But I can imagine one. There could be a young girl named Priya who learned rangoli from her grandmother. Every Diwali, they would create the most beautiful rangoli together in front of their house. As Priya grew up, she started adding her own modern twists to the traditional rangoli patterns, which made her rangoli stand out in the neighborhood.
Sure. There was a story of a young girl who was living near Chernobyl. On the day of the disaster, she was playing outside. Suddenly, there was chaos as people started running and shouting about the accident. Her family was evacuated. She had to leave her beloved pet dog behind. Years later, she still remembered that day vividly and always wondered what happened to her dog.
Sure. There was a forest landscape that was in danger of being cut down for logging. A group of environmentalists found out about it. They camped in the forest to prevent the loggers from starting their work. They also reached out to the media. Through their efforts, the government got involved and declared the forest a protected area, saving the beautiful landscape of tall trees, clear streams and diverse wildlife.