Whether it's a cheating spouse, an entitled individual, or a selfish family member, karma spares no one. These five stories demonstrate how justice is served, even when things seem completely out of control.

Karma, the cosmic force of cause and effect, often works in mysterious ways. However, sometimes it strikes swiftly and undeniably.

In this collection, we share five powerful stories where wrongdoers faced immediate consequences, reminding us all that what goes around, truly comes around.

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1. My Sister Threw Our Grandpa a Birthday Party but Demanded He Pay for It – Karma Took Action

A sad grandfather sitting alone in a restaurant | Source: Midjourney

The girl handing her Grandpa the bill | Source: Midjourney

A woman using her phone in a restaurant | Source: Midjourney

A grandfather having dinner with his family | Source: Midjourney

 

When my younger sister, Ariel, offered to plan Grandpa's 90th birthday party, I had a bad feeling about it, but I didn’t expect it to go so wrong. The first sign of trouble was the venue.

Ariel decided to host the party at a sushi restaurant, despite knowing that Grandpa didn’t like sushi. Even worse, the guest list consisted mostly of her loud university friends, while Grandpa’s friends and relatives were left out.

I confronted her during the party, but she dismissed my concerns, claiming Grandpa was "happy to hang out with the youth," though he clearly felt out of place.

It seemed like Ariel had organized a party for her friends while Grandpa sat alone in the corner. I felt terrible for him.

Then, things took a turn for the worse when Ariel handed the bill to Grandpa.

"Here you go, Gramps! Happy birthday! Time to pay up!" she laughed, unaware of the mess she was causing.

I couldn’t stay silent any longer.

"Ariel, what are you doing? Grandpa shouldn’t have to pay for his own birthday!" I exclaimed.

I snatched the bill, but Grandpa, ever the peacemaker, tried to step in.

"It’s alright, Jocelyn. I can handle it," he said kindly.

I wasn’t having it.

"Let me take care of this, Gramps," I said with a smile. "You’ve done enough for all of us."

As Ariel returned to her friends, I discreetly asked the bartender for the aux cable. I told him I wanted to play a special song for Grandpa.

Instead, I plugged the cable into my phone and played some of Ariel’s voice messages, where she was complaining about her friends—right in front of them.

"I can't stand my roommate!" Ariel’s voice echoed across the room. "She's always in my space, and her boyfriend is such a slob!"

I watched as Ariel’s face turned crimson, and her friends looked at her in shock. Within moments, they all left, and Ariel sat there in stunned silence.

Grandpa, wise as ever, turned to Ariel and said, "You need to take responsibility for your actions, Ariel. This isn’t how we treat family."

Ariel, defeated, apologized.

Karma had done its job, and I knew Ariel wouldn’t pull something like that again.

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2. Man in Walmart Demanded I Give Up My Wheelchair for His Tired Wife – Karma Struck Instantly

I was in Walmart, rolling through the aisles in my wheelchair when an entitled man blocked my path.

"My wife’s tired. Give her your wheelchair," he demanded, pointing to the woman behind him.

I blinked in confusion. "Sorry, what?"

"You heard me," he snapped. "She’s been on her feet all day. You’re young; you can walk."

"I can’t walk," I explained. "That’s why I need this chair."

He didn’t believe me.

"You're faking it!" he shouted, his face turning red.

Things escalated quickly when a Walmart employee, Miguel, stepped in.

"Sir, we can't ask someone to give up their mobility aid," Miguel said calmly.

But the man kept yelling, demanding a manager and accusing me of fraud. Just then, karma stepped in—literally.

As he stepped back, he stumbled into a display of canned goods and crashed to the floor. His wife rushed to help, but he slipped on another can and fell again.

The whole store was watching, and I couldn’t help but laugh quietly. Miguel tried to help him, but the man was too busy ranting about suing the store as his wife hurried him out.

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3. I Came Home to Find My Furniture Put Up for Grabs – My Ex-husband’s Petty Revenge Backfired

After four years of marriage, my husband Brendan and I decided to part ways. I won't go into the details, but all I knew was that he had become bitter after our decision, making it unbearable to stay in the same house.

I decided to take a weekend to stay with my parents to clear my mind. When I returned, I was shocked to find all my furniture scattered across the lawn, with a sign reading, "Free Stuff!"

I was furious and immediately called Brendan.

"Why is my furniture on the lawn?" I demanded.

“You were going to sue for everything anyway," he replied. "I heard you talking on the phone. You wanted it all, so now you can see what it feels like to lose everything."

I was in shock, but I didn’t let him get the last word. After a heated argument, I hung up.

While looking at the mess outside, my eyes landed on the bedside table, and I remembered that inside it was Brendan’s father’s prized watch—something he had always cherished.

That evening, I lied to Brendan, telling him the neighbors had taken the bedside tables. He panicked and offered $500 to get the watch back.

When he came over the next day, I handed him the watch, and the defeated look on his face was priceless.

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4. My Parents Spent My College Fund Inheritance – Karma Struck Back

After my grandfather passed, he left me his inheritance for college, but the money was kept in my parents’ account until I turned 18. When I checked the account at 19, I was devastated to find it empty.

Furious, I confronted my parents and learned the truth: they had used the money to bail out my brother, who had spent his money on a luxury car and excessive debt. Worse, they used what was left for a lavish new house.

“Why would you sacrifice my future for his mistakes?” I asked, feeling completely betrayed.

I cut off contact with them and started working toward my future, enrolling in a new university. As I worked hard and became financially stable, I received a call from my brother, who told me that my parents were in debt due to their house investment.

Karma had delivered its message, but I still loved my parents and chose to visit them. They broke down in tears, realizing their mistakes, and I forgave them.

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5. My Husband Cheated on Me – Karma Struck Back Hard

Brody and I met at work and stayed in the same office after we got married. I thought it was great, until one day I caught him cheating with his secretary, Lila.

I walked into the office to see him caressing her in front of everyone. My heart sank as I realized how openly he was flaunting the affair.

"Brody, what's going on here?" I demanded.

Without flinching, he replied, "We’re discussing work."

"By putting your hands on her like that?" I asked, stunned.

"Don’t make a scene, Shirley," he snapped. "I’m filing for divorce, and I’ll take the house. You get nothing."

That night, I couldn’t face going home. I stayed in a hotel, feeling lost and devastated.

A few days later, the company hired a new boss, Mr. Anderson, who immediately noticed discrepancies in the company’s finances. It turned out Brody had been skimming money from the company for months.

When Brody was fired, it felt like a small victory. He had lost everything—his job, his affair, and his arrogance.

Karma had worked its magic, and I hadn’t lifted a finger. A few weeks later, Brody came to my door, begging for forgiveness. But I stood firm.

"No, Brody," I said. "You made your choices, and now you have to live with them. I’m done."

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These stories show that karma has a way of balancing things out, even when it feels like we’re at our lowest. Justice has a way of finding its way back, and often when we least expect it.