Monique Polak tells the story of how teaching her husband the “niceties of life” led to a case of mistaken identity. She told her story live at This Really Happened at Blue Metropolis in April 2014.

Giller-prize winner Sean Michaels on moments of real connection with Russians he met online on couchsurfing.com. He told his story live at the Blue Metropolis Montreal International Literary Festival in April 2014.

Todd Babiak finds himself about to commit a criminal act in the Army & Navy, fueled by alcohol, grief, and envy of Jim Morrison’s glamorous lifestyle. He told his story live at This Really Happened at WordFest in Calgary on October 16, 2013.

Lisa Moore tells the story of how a dorm room showdown turns into an opportunity for catharsis. She told her story live at This Really Happened at WordFest in Calgary on October 16, 2013.

Craig Davidson tells the story of how he learned that theft was in the eye of the beholder. He told his story live at This Really Happened at WordFest in Calgary on October 16, 2013.

Michelle Syba tells the story of how a hike in the Mexican jungle made her rethink her faith. She told her story live at This Really Happened at the Blue Metropolis Montreal International Literary Festival on April 26, 2013.