A woman with a gargantuan belly purportedly nine months pregnant arrived at the hospital, screaming that her twin children were being born and she needed assistance. But when the doctor rushed her to the delivery room, two reborn dolls were delivered. No one could have anticipated what would happen next. “Someone help me! My babies are coming! Help! Hurry!” Grace screamed at the hospital entrance. The Franciscan Hospital was quiet that Sunday afternoon. The hallways seemed deserted, all the rooms were nearly empty, and the few patients under observation were calm. The only sound echoing through the place was a…
Author: town gist
A soldier rushed into the hospital, carrying another young soldier who was wearing a uniform and had an unusually large, round belly. He shouted for help. Doctors and nurses ran over, shocked by what they saw: a male soldier in serious pain, with a stomach that looked just like a pregnant woman’s about to give birth. Dr. Philip, who had delivered many babies before, heard the noise and ran down the hall. The cries of pain were loud. When he got there, he saw the young man—Christian—barely able to stand, sweating and holding his swollen stomach. Christian’s friend Fabian quickly…
It was a normal Tuesday morning when the world stopped for Jenny. She had stood up to present her latest business idea her heart pounding, her palms sweaty, but her eyes glowing with ambition. She had worked tirelessly to build her brand from nothing, rising through the ranks of entrepreneurship with grit and grace. But as she spoke, something inside her gave way. Her vision blurred. Her knees buckled. And before anyone could react, she collapsed right in front of the boardroom table. That single moment changed everything. Rushed to the hospital in an ambulance, Jenny was diagnosed with a…
In the small, serene town of Ohia, life moved at a gentle pace. The Langfords, a young couple, had recently welcomed their first child—a beautiful baby girl named Lily. Emily and Tom Langford felt immense joy as they brought their newborn home. Their house, a charming two-story nestled in a quiet neighborhood, echoed with the sounds of new beginnings. Lily’s arrival marked a new chapter in their lives. Emily, a graphic designer, took a break from work to fully immerse herself in motherhood. She spent her days caring for Lily, cherishing every coo and gurgle. Tom, a software engineer, balanced…
After a heart-wrenching breakup, Melissa decided it was time to let go of the past—including the exquisite ring her ex had given her. With a heavy heart, she walked into a renowned jeweler’s shop, hoping to part with the ring and maybe get some money in return. As the jeweler took a closer look, his eyes widened in disbelief. The man, Mr. Harris, gasped as he looked back up at Melissa. “Wait here. I’ll be right back,” he said, as he disappeared into a back room, taking the ring with him. Melissa was left alone at the counter, a bit…
The sun was setting over the small town of Milfield, painting the sky in shades of orange and pink. The gas station at the edge of town was quiet, as it usually was at this time of day. A few cars passed by, but most people were already home, settling in for the evening. Inside the station, Mark—the tired but friendly clerk—leaned against the counter, scrolling through his phone. The bell above the door chimed, and he looked up. A small boy, no older than eight, stepped inside. His sneakers were scuffed, his jeans a little too big, and his…
The first-grade classroom was bright and full of life. Colorful posters covered the walls ABCs, numbers, and smiling cartoon animals. The air smelled like crayons and pencil shavings. The sound of children working filled the room: soft whispers, the scratch of pencils on paper, and the occasional giggle. Mrs. Alvarez walked slowly between the rows of tiny desks, her shoes quiet on the tiled floor. She was a kind teacher with gentle eyes and a warm smile. The kids loved her because she always listened and never yelled. Right now, her students were taking a simple spelling test—words like “cat,”…
Marcus, a struggling 17-year-old Black boy from the projects, marries Evelyn, a wealthy 70-year-old woman, in a desperate bid to escape poverty. Though their marriage is purely transactional, Evelyn treats him with unexpected kindness. But just three days after the wedding, Marcus discovers her shocking will. Marcus shivered under the flickering streetlight, his stomach growling. At 17, he was used to sleeping on park benches, dumpster diving for food, and dodging cops who told him to move along. His mother had left him months ago just another broken promise, another person gone. Now he survived by doing odd jobs, selling…
The funeral of Officer Daniel Reed was supposed to be simple, formal, final. The white marble casket lay on a polished base, surrounded by flowers and uniformed officers. The sun glinted off polished badges. The American flag, draped across the coffin, rustled lightly in the wind. Everything was by the book except the girl. She didn’t cry like the others. She screamed. “That’s not my dad!” Six-year-old Naomi, Daniel’s adopted daughter, was nearly hysterical. Her small fists pounded the side of the coffin. Her eyes were red and wild, her face twisted with something more than grief. “He’s not in…
The girl whispered, “The bus driver did it again. Teacher calls cops immediately.” It was a gray, humid morning. The usual hum of the school day had barely started. Miss Caroline, a white teacher in her early 30s with shoulder-length brown hair and a warm face, was arranging papers on her desk when the door burst open. Little Amara, a small Black girl of about six years old with her hair tied in a simple ponytail, stormed in, tears streaming down her cheeks, her tiny hands clenched in fists at her sides. Her yellow shorts were slightly twisted at the…