The document summarizes a short story called "The Story of the Unfinished Bridge" set in a depressed agrarian area in Abra, Philippines. The main character is a desperate yet hopeful woman who has not been able to keep her promise to the people of Abra to build them a bridge, causing conflict between her and the character Ipogao. The theme is about trust issues and implications for social roles. The moral of the story is that trust is delicate while acceptance is what strengthens it.