Hearts Retold

Welcome to Hearts Retold

We bring real-life stories inspired by the wild, emotional, and often unbelievable moments shared on Reddit.
From family drama and toxic relationships to stories of love, betrayal, and everyday life — every episode is written to feel raw, honest, and deeply human.

These aren’t just stories — they’re reflections of who we are, what we hide, and what connects us all.

Sit back, listen, and discover how real life can be stranger — and more touching — than fiction.

My Family Didn’t Visit Me in ICU for 3 Months — Then They Saw My Name on the Hospital Wing

My Family Didn’t Visit Me in ICU for 3 Months — Then They Saw My Name on the Hospital Wing
My Brother Sold My Piano for “Quick Cash” — He Didn’t Know It Was Worth $2.8 Million...

My Brother Sold My Piano for “Quick Cash” — He Didn’t Know It Was Worth $2.8 Million...
My Family Didn't Invite Me to Thanksgiving - So I Bought the Restaurant They Booked Instead

My Family Didn't Invite Me to Thanksgiving - So I Bought the Restaurant They Booked Instead
At My Graduation, Dad Said 'Finally, Someone Else Can Support You' — Then I Made One Phone Call

At My Graduation, Dad Said 'Finally, Someone Else Can Support You' — Then I Made One Phone Call
Brother Said

Brother Said "Stop Embarrassing Us With Your Cheap Car" - Until He Saw The Garage
Parents Said 'Low-Level Agency Job' - I Run Classified Pentagon Operations

Parents Said 'Low-Level Agency Job' - I Run Classified Pentagon Operations
My Family Left Me At The Restaurant - Not Knowing I Was Meeting The Owner

My Family Left Me At The Restaurant - Not Knowing I Was Meeting The Owner
My Parents Called a Family Meeting to Save My “Failed Business” — Then They Saw the Forbes Article

My Parents Called a Family Meeting to Save My “Failed Business” — Then They Saw the Forbes Article
Family Made Me Their Free Nanny for 15 Years - I Disappeared During Mom's 60th Birthday Party

Family Made Me Their Free Nanny for 15 Years - I Disappeared During Mom's 60th Birthday Party
Sister Tried To Have Me Removed From 'Her' Country Club - Until Security Called Me 'Ma'am'

Sister Tried To Have Me Removed From 'Her' Country Club - Until Security Called Me 'Ma'am'
Sister Posted 'Some People Take Buses' - Then My Aviation Company Went Public

Sister Posted 'Some People Take Buses' - Then My Aviation Company Went Public
Family Complained About My 'Shabby Store' To Corporate - I'm The CEO

Family Complained About My 'Shabby Store' To Corporate - I'm The CEO
At Mom's Birthday, They Seated Me With The Servers—So I Showed Them Who Really Owns The Restaurant

At Mom's Birthday, They Seated Me With The Servers—So I Showed Them Who Really Owns The Restaurant
I Built A Multi-Million Company In Secret — Then My Family Needed My Signature

I Built A Multi-Million Company In Secret — Then My Family Needed My Signature
My Brother Called Me ‘The Loser’ at Christmas — Then Netflix Announced My Series

My Brother Called Me ‘The Loser’ at Christmas — Then Netflix Announced My Series
I Built A Secret Empire While My Family Thought I Was Just A Librarian

I Built A Secret Empire While My Family Thought I Was Just A Librarian
At My Graduation, Dad Whispered “Finally Done Wasting My Money” — Then the Dean Called My Name

At My Graduation, Dad Whispered “Finally Done Wasting My Money” — Then the Dean Called My Name
My Parents Favored My Sister for 20 Years — When I Won the Lottery, They Called Me Sobbing

My Parents Favored My Sister for 20 Years — When I Won the Lottery, They Called Me Sobbing
Uncle Banned Me From “His” Law Firm Christmas Party — Then The FBI Showed Up

Uncle Banned Me From “His” Law Firm Christmas Party — Then The FBI Showed Up
My Parents Who Abandoned Me When I Was 10 Came Back Right After My Uncle's Death—To Sue Me for 18

My Parents Who Abandoned Me When I Was 10 Came Back Right After My Uncle's Death—To Sue Me for 18
Rich Aunt Left Me Her Empire — But the Letter Had One Condition...

Rich Aunt Left Me Her Empire — But the Letter Had One Condition...
Brother Posted 'Kicked Out the Freeloader from Our Family Cabin—He Didn't Know Who Actually Owned It

Brother Posted 'Kicked Out the Freeloader from Our Family Cabin—He Didn't Know Who Actually Owned It
Brother Called Me 'Family Embarrassment' - Until Forbes Named Me Youngest Billionaire

Brother Called Me 'Family Embarrassment' - Until Forbes Named Me Youngest Billionaire
Sister Forged My Signature To Sell My Condo She Had No Idea It's Registered With Treasury Department

Sister Forged My Signature To Sell My Condo She Had No Idea It's Registered With Treasury Department
My Brother Texted:

My Brother Texted: "Don't Come to Christmas – We Don't Want Drama." So I Cancelled Their Mortgage.
Family Called Me 'Failed Pre-Med' - Then Brother's Heart Attack Required The Chief...

Family Called Me 'Failed Pre-Med' - Then Brother's Heart Attack Required The Chief...
Stepbrother Said “You Don’t Belong In Nice Places” — Then His Lease Got Terminated By My Company

Stepbrother Said “You Don’t Belong In Nice Places” — Then His Lease Got Terminated By My Company
Dad Mocked My 'Failed Career' — Then 60 Minutes Called During Dinner...

Dad Mocked My 'Failed Career' — Then 60 Minutes Called During Dinner...
Brother 'Borrowed' My Identity for Business Loans — He Didn’t Know I Track Every Transaction

Brother 'Borrowed' My Identity for Business Loans — He Didn’t Know I Track Every Transaction
My Brother Mocked My

My Brother Mocked My"Failed Career"At His Wedding—Then His Boss Called Me Ma’am In Front Of Everyone