Plot twists are commonly used in literature, film and television as a way to “shake things up” and keep the public hooked. Big reveals, changes, or jaw-dropping twists usually happen somewhere in the middle or towards the end of the story and they’re often used to prevent audiences from predicting how the story is going to end.
But you can find the biggest plot twists in the real world, too. Just ask these Reddit users who shared stories of huge plot twists that completely derailed their lives.