The Leap Of Love by Charles Wong

The Leap Of Love by Charles Wong (read by James Lott Jr)
An original story about a Leap day miracle.
This story is being released on Leap Day 2024

Episode Transcript

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This is James Lott Junior. Thisis the Really Short Story Podcast on j
LJ Media. In honor of LeapDay today and Leap Year this year,
I am reading an original short story, really short story by one of my
writers, Charles Wong. It's calledThe Leap of Love. Original story.

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And a cozy little town. Nestledbetween rolling hills, where the snow capped
mountains painted a picturesque backdrop, thereexisted a quaint hospital called Evergreen Medical Center.
It was a place where miracles happenedevery day, but none quite as
extraordinary as the one that occurred onFebruary twenty ninth. That day dawned with

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a crisp chill in the air andthe promise of something special lingered on the
horizon. Doctor Emily Hayes, anddedicated obstetrician, hurried through the halls at
the hospital, her heart a flutterwith anticipation. She knew that today held
potential for something truly remarkable, aLeap Day baby. In Room two O

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two, Sarah and Michael Thompson awaitedthe arrival of their first child with bated
breath. Sarah's eyes sparkled with amix of excitement and nervousness, while Michael
stood by her side, his handclasped tightly in hers. They had dreamt
of this day for months, andnow, as the clock took closer to

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midnight, their hearts beat in unisonwith the rhythm of impending parenthood. As
the minutes stretch into hours, Sarah'scontractions intensified, signaling the imminent arrival of
their little one. Doctor Hayes,with their gentle demeanor and steady hands,
guided Sarah through each contraction, offeringwords of encouragement and reassurance. Finally,

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as the clock struck big night,a hush fell over the room, a
moment of stillness pregnant with anticipation.Then, with a cry that echoed through
the halls of the hospital, theirbaby made its grand entrance into the world.
It's a girl, exclaimed Doctor Hayes, her voice filled with joy.

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Tears of happiness streamed down Sarah's cheeksas she cradled her newborn daughter in her
arms. Michael, overcome with emotion, learned leaned in to kiss his wife
and daughter, his heart bursting withlove. Their daughter, born of the
rarest of days. February twenty ninth, was a symbol of hope, love,

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and the promise of new beginnings.They named her Lily, a name
that evoked a beauty and resilience ofspring flowers. In the days that followed,
the Thompson family basted in the glowof parenthood, cherishing each precious moment
with their leap day. Baby Lily'sarrival brought a renewed sense of wonder and
joy to their lives, a reminderof the miracles that can unfold in the

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most unexpected ways. And so,in the heart of winter, amid the
frost covered trees and glistening snowflakes,a new life blossom, a testament to
the enduring power of love and themagic of leap day. Hope you enjoyed
that. Thank you, Charles forthat fun, uplifting story you now you

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know, I got ideas already goingleap day, leap of love. Okay
for this, do talk to Charles. There might be a sequel of something
going on from this, who knows. But enjoy this story. Share this
story with anybody you want to.The Really Short Story Podcast we have original
shorts. We also have original shortaudio drama episodes on here, acted by

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wonderful voice actors on here. Toowide variety, spoken word pieces, everything,
it's all really short. So checkall that out here wherever you found
this on any stream, starvice platformyou find it. Then we have books,
the Really Short Story Project. Wehave a bunch of books. Go
on Amazon type and James on Juniorfor type and Charles Wong we have some

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books together, and check those out. Thank you and have a great rest
of your leap day.