Literature
Scarlett: a Novel- Prologue
Prologue
Explosions went off in the distance, pelting the hospital with shattered glass and rubble. Bricks smashed through the windows, knocking yet another doctor into a deathly unconsciousness. She was the third in the room to be hit, including Raymond MacPherson, the father of the baby being born at the moment.
Dana MacPherson, the man's wife, shrieked loudly as another body hit the floor. Only two remained in the hospital; a small, blacked haired midwife and Dana, pushing and heaving, the baby's head only starting to crown. Her blood curdling scream filled the room as she gave a heavy push and loud cries filled the room. The baby was f