We’ve all heard the saying, “What goes around, comes around.” But when it actually happens—and especially when karma makes her appearance in real-time—it can be truly unforgettable.

These 12 stories from everyday people show how justice can strike with perfect timing. Some are poetic. Some are funny. Others hit like a gut punch. Either way, they prove one thing: you never really get away with it.

Story 1: “Is This All I’m Worth?”

I was just 21 when I proposed to Becky, my girlfriend at the time. It was during a big family gathering. Everyone was watching.

She looked at the ring, wrinkled her nose, and snapped, “Is this all I’m worth?” Loud enough for everyone to hear.

I was crushed.