47 Results with the "Crime" genre


  • The Hand Reaching into the Vase Cover
    by Katherine Morgan In a well – known antique – loving and cricket – fighting Midwest city in the US, antique appraiser Jack is in a bind. His son Tom is a gambling – prone delinquent after failing the college entrance exam. Just when Jack is worried about Tom, his friend Mike rushes in, needing $150,000 for his daughter’s kidney transplant. A family – heirloom multicolored flower – butterfly vase worth $2 million seems to be the solution, with a buyer ready. But then, Tom’s cricket jumps into the vase. What will happen next? Will they get the money? And what fate awaits Tom’s hand?
    Crime • Humor • Literary
  • The Extraordinary Adventures of A Gou chapter 2 Cover
    by Christopher Hall Taking Out a Pistol Tom was in a bind. He didn't dare to go to Chicago at all. So, he lowered his head and tried to soften his tone. "Ma'am, I thought you were joking when I said I'd take you. In fact, it's such a long way. I'm really not brave enough. You'd better find another car." After saying that, he returned the money to the woman. But the woman wasn't having it. She demanded that Tom pay her double, another $10,000 as compensation. Even though Tom was usually a patient man, he couldn't help…
    Crime • Humor • Thriller
  • The Extraordinary Adventures of A Gou Cover
    by Christopher Hall In the bustling streets of New York, Tom, a laid – off man turned unlicensed taxi driver, is struggling to make ends meet. One day, when his fuel is running low and passengers are scarce, a mysterious woman flags him down. She utters a challenge, naming a destination that would make anyone’s jaw drop – Chicago! Tom, thinking it’s a joke, accepts. But when she readily pays the hefty fare, he realizes she’s serious. As if that weren’t enough, when Tom tries to back out, she pulls out a pistol. What will happen next on this terrifying cross – country journey? Are there any chances for Tom to escape this nightmare? Read on to find out!
    Crime • Humor • Thriller
  • The Extraordinary Adventures of A Gou chapter 1 Cover
    by Christopher Hall This Woman Is Unusual Tom is a native New Yorker. He was laid off a few years ago and hasn't been able to find a new job. So, he started driving an unlicensed taxi to support his family of three. One day, Tom drove around the streets for ages but couldn't find a single passenger. Meanwhile, the fuel gauge in his car was dropping rapidly. Just as he was getting frustrated, he saw a woman waving at him by the roadside. It was a single woman carrying a small handbag. Tom drove over and stopped in…
    Crime • Humor • Thriller
  • Replace the hostage with a blind person chapter 3 Cover
    by Dominique Patrick ### Blind but Wise John had long planned the details of collecting the money. He sent Jones and Gurita to pick up the money. After they left, John brought some food and wine, put them on the table, unlocked George's handcuffs, and smiled sinisterly: "Young man, have something to eat - this is your last meal." George's face changed drastically. He stared at John with his empty eye sockets and pointed at him, saying, "You're going back on your word? Do you want to kill me?" "Your father doesn't know…
    Crime • Literary • Mystery • Thriller
  • Replace the hostage with a blind person chapter 2 Cover
    by Dominique Patrick John was almost furious. When he planned the kidnapping, he knew Evel was in poor health, but he didn't expect the little girl to have such a strange disease that could kill her at any time. He told Jones to comfort Evel well and then quickly went to check the computer. Smith had sent a second email: "Six million dollars is no problem, but it's difficult to get old - fashioned banknotes. I need time to collect them. However, I'm worried about my daughter's illness. Please promise me to exchange me for my…
    Crime • Literary • Mystery • Thriller
  • Replace the hostage with a blind person chapter 1 Cover
    by Dominique Patrick ### Premeditated Smith is the boss of a company. Twelve years ago, his five-year-old son, George, accidentally stabbed his eyes while playing and went blind. To help George become independent, Smith sent him to the best blind school in the United States, located in New York. Five years ago, his wife gave birth to a daughter named Evel. However, Evel was diagnosed with severe diabetes from a young age. Yesterday, Smith's wife went to New York to pick up George, while Smith stayed at home to handle the…
    Crime • Literary • Mystery • Thriller
  • Replace the hostage with a blind person Cover
    by Dominique Patrick In the quiet life of a prosperous family, a storm is brewing. Smith, a company boss, has faced his share of family trials with a blind son and a diabetic daughter. But one fateful day, while he’s dealing with a sudden internet outage, a sinister plot unfolds. John, a former employee with a grudge, hatches a plan to kidnap Smith’s little girl. As the innocent Evel is snatched away, a high – stakes game of ransom and danger begins. What will Smith do to save his daughter? And what unexpected twists await in this tale of revenge and resilience?
    Crime • Literary • Mystery • Thriller
  • Another thief breaks into the house chapter 2 Cover
    by Joshua Wallace After hearing what Lily said, David quickly checked the doors and windows. As a result, he found that everything was normal. The doors and windows were locked, and there were no signs of the anti - theft net being pulled open or pried. This was strange. Did the money fly away by itself? David thought about it all day but couldn't figure out how the money was lost. When he mentioned it again before going to bed at night, Lily suddenly slapped her thigh and said, "I don't think the money was stolen by a…
    Crime • Literary • Mystery
  • Another thief breaks into the house chapter 1 Cover
    by Joshua Wallace {{David had just moved into his new house for a few days when his cousin from his hometown came to him. The cousin said that he had just found a job in a company near David's house and had no place to stay temporarily, so he wanted to stay at David's house for a while. The new house had three bedrooms and two living - rooms, and they didn't have children. David couldn't find a reason to refuse, so he agreed. In the first few days, David and his wife got along well with the cousin. But just after a week,…
    Crime • Literary • Mystery
Note