When Runa Begum was born in India in 2011, her head was three times the size of a normal baby’s head, making international headlines. This special child fought bravely for her life, but five years later, something shocking happened that shattered her family. On a sunny day in 2011, the staff at the small hospital in the remote parts of northeastern India faced an enormous medical challenge. The medical practitioners in the village of Jirania Kala in Tripura had never delivered a child with hydrocephalus before. Little Runa Begum surely looked like someone out of this world. In fact, if…
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This boy came into the world without upper or lower limbs, unlike everyone else. However, seven years passed, and something unthinkable happened. Kitty was brave, but she didn’t think she was brave enough to stay awake while she was being operated on. Therefore, she chose to be unconscious during the process. Hours later, she blinked slowly, trying to bring the room into focus. The ceiling above her head was a stark white color, while the room she was lying in had pale blue walls. She was momentarily disoriented, wondering where she was. This room wasn’t familiar to her at all.…
Phil Miller’s world was oscillating. The luxury of his office at Miller Technologies, full of state-of-the-art gadgets and the imposing buildings seen through the panoramic windows, seemed as distant as the moon. The young man was sitting behind his imported oak desk, staring blankly at the reports and graphs scattered all over. His coat was hanging on the chair next to him, his tie loose around his neck, and the first button of his shirt was unbuttoned. It was an image of tiredness and stress that his employees rarely saw. He was a renowned technology entrepreneur and the recent heir…
Fandy was a star student, but she was Black, and she paid the price. When she got kicked out of school for correcting a history teacher, her dad put his foot down. Less than two hours later, the teacher deeply regretted her actions. Scholarship kids at Brierwood Academy had to walk a tightrope. They knew that better than anyone. On one side, she was grateful for the chance that none of the girls back in her old neighborhood had. On the other hand, the constant sting of not really belonging bit deep into her. Mostly, she kept her head down.…
During the burial of a beautiful young lady, the priest noticed something very odd under her dress. When he investigated, what happened next was completely unbelievable. Reverend Father Michael was getting ready to say the final rites at the funeral, but something strange caught his attention. In fact, the whole funeral seemed odd right from the start. The people in charge of the funeral initially refused to open the coffin for the last blessings, saying it was what the family wanted. And when they finally opened it, Father Michael noticed something very unusual under the lady’s dress.Curiosity led Father Michael…
Amy’s husband, Ralph, was furious when she delivered the black baby boy. He didn’t hesitate to dump her. Years later, DNA revealed the unthinkable. Amy gripped the two sides of the hospital bed and screamed with all her strength. She pushed, and the piercing cry of a newborn baby rewarded her efforts. She fell back on the bed and panted, sweat trickling down from her forehead. The nurse wrapped the baby in a blanket and brought him to her. Amy was shocked when she saw the baby’s skin color. Confused, she looked up at the nurse. “Is this my baby?…
The wife left her disabled husband, but when he entered the courtroom, everyone was in horror. Tom went to serve in the Army under contract right after high school. He went through hell; he saw death and pain, maimed young bodies. But fate was merciful to him, and Tom returned to his native village unharmed. What followed was a peaceful civilian life. There was no sense in staying in the village. The local agricultural company was falling apart before his eyes. His parents advised Tom to go to the city, so he left. In the city, life was difficult at…
The story of Frank, Emily, and Amy is a beautiful tale of love and family. It begins with Frank, a greengrocer who sold fruits and vegetables in the city of California. He had a kind heart and was always willing to help people in need. As a result, everyone who knew him loved him. One of those people was a girl who bought apples from him every day. She wanted him to know she liked him. Frank noticed the girl’s routine at his shop every day and realized he was attracted to her, and he felt the same way about…
When a pair of black twins were born, both their parents and doctors were shocked to discover that both children had startling blue eyes. Well, it’s been several years since their birth, and you won’t believe what they look like now. Megan and Morgan are not your average kids. Born in Philadelphia, no one was expecting these Afro-American kids to come out looking so unique, but their birth shocked everyone. It wasn’t that there was anything wrong with the babies, nor was it that they were strange-looking in any kind of way. Quite the opposite, actually. You see, Megan and…
John and Candy Davis were an extraordinary couple. What started out as a missionary trip ended up changing the lives of hundreds of children, particularly three black girls. People with pure hearts do good things without expecting to receive something back, but the way these girls chose to repay Candy is unbelievable. When John Davis met Candy in their last year of college, it was a no-brainer that he had found the gem he had been looking for all his life. Here was a woman grounded in faith with very strong values that he shared to a T. It was…