A Twin Reincarnation

A Twin Reincarnation is a novel by Maryam Wells

Synopsis
After losing her twin sister in an accident years ago, a schoolteacher is being contacted by her twin from beyond the grave to carry a baby to term as a way to for her to let her twin go to the afterlife.

Plot
Kate and Allison Sheridan are identical with a unique and psychological bond. When Kate dies in an hit and run accident, her spirit tells Allison to "carry on the legacy". Years later, Allison is in her 30's and a schoolteacher. She is also married to David Barnes. Thinking that she is infertile, she and David do not even try to have a child. Although, she has a happy life, Allison is still haunted by the loss of Kate. She is visited by her deceased twin in her subconscious state and in her dreams. One night in her dream, Kate tells Allison that she has to carry on the legacy for nine months otherwise, Allison cannot fully let Kate go. Waking up from the dream, Allison realizes that she is pregnant. As her pregnancy develops, Allison reveals to David that she comes from a long line of twins both identical and fraternal. It is the legacy of her family that a twin must bear twins to continue the legacy. She also tells David that Kate's death caused a ripple in the legacy. Allison must carry a baby to term or Kate will not have a chance to return to the afterlife.

When David is injured in a car accident, Allison is visited by Kate. Allison has to give birth sooner rather than later if David is going to survive and Kate has a chance to return to the afterlife. With help of a birthing center, Allison gives birth to a baby girl, but David hasn't regained consciousness and Kate hasn't returned to the afterlife. Suddenly, Allison is in shock she is about to have another baby, but the baby is in a footling breach. Allison is rushed to the hospital where she undergoes an emergency C-section. She gives birth to a second baby, another girl. Both babies are identical twins. David regains consciousness and Allison figures what Kate meant. Kate's death caused Allison to be the only surviving twin to deliver the next set of twins to carry on the legacy. This causes Kate to finally return to afterlife and Allison has finally let her go.

Five years later, Allison's twins named Erica and Heather are healthy and thriving and Allison has written a book based on her experience. Kate continues to watch over her twin and her nieces.