21 Results with the "Historical" genre


  • The Fragrance of a Daughter chapter 1 Cover
    by Sabrina Wilkerson Amy is a rural girl. She is fourteen years old this year. Due to illness, she was admitted to the county - level hospital in a small town in the United States. In just a few days, it cost several thousand dollars. Amy didn't know what illness she had. She asked the doctor, and the doctor said she had a severe cold and was a bit anemic. She didn't believe it. How could a cold cost so much money? She asked her dad, and he said the same thing. One day, her dad went back home to raise money again. Her aunt…
  • The Specimen of Merits Cover
    by Heather Bailey In the world of law enforcement, there are unsung heroes beyond human officers. Picture a valiant police dog named Max, a pure – bred German dog with a heart of gold and a fierce spirit. When faced with a ruthless gangster holding a hostage at gunpoint, Max springs into action, a blur of courage and skill. It seizes the moment, disarms the criminal, and saves the day, earning the title of “Meritorious Police Dog”. But beneath the glory lies a hidden pain. And then, a cruel fate awaits Max. What will happen to this heroic canine? And how will its trainer, Tom, fight for its dignity? Dive into this heart – wrenching tale now.
    Crime • Historical • Literary
  • The back room on the third floor chapter 1 Cover
    by Gregory Sandoval Henry Stubben was born in New York, USA. He holds a Doctor of Literature degree and once won the "Top Ten Best Novelists in New York" award. *The Back Room on the Third Floor* is a work created by Henry in 1997. It is highly dramatic with a tortuous plot, truly an excellent piece. One evening, a young man went door to door ringing the bells. At the twelfth house, after the bell rang, Mrs. Purdy, the landlady, came to open the door. The young man asked if she had a room for rent. Mrs. Purdy said there…
    Historical • Literary • Mystery • Thriller
  • The back room on the third floor Cover
    by Gregory Sandoval In the bustling city of New York, a young man with a heart full of love embarks on a desperate quest. He scours every corner of the city, from glitzy theaters to seedy music halls, all in search of his beloved Miss Kelly. When he stumbles upon a back room on the third floor, a faint yet unmistakable fragrance of osmanthus fills the air, a scent uniquely hers. Could this be the clue he’s been waiting for? But as he delves deeper, the truth seems to slip through his fingers. What secrets does this room hold? And will he ever find the woman he loves? Read on to uncover the tragic tale.
    Historical • Literary • Mystery • Thriller
  • The Family Heirloom chapter 3 Cover
    by Erika Simon Just as the young man was about to leave, Mr. John still couldn't help being curious and asked, "Your family heirloom has been around for some years, right?" The young man nodded and said, "About sixty - odd years." Mr. John was shocked when he heard this. So he knew the age of this pickaxe. Then why did he spend so much money to renovate it? The young man noticed Mr. John's doubt and then said, "Actually, this pickaxe is very ordinary and not worth much. But its status in my family is really special. My…
    Historical • Literary • Mystery
  • The Family Heirloom chapter 2 Cover
    by Erika Simon Afraid that he might be wrong, Mr. John tentatively asked, "What is this thing?" The young man answered quite simply, "A pickaxe!" Mr. John was a bit amused and annoyed. Was he here to cause trouble or really didn't know anything? So he said euphemistically, "To process your pickaxe, at least three procedures are required: first, soak and wash it in water; second, use some chemical agents to remove the rust; third, coat it with a special anti - corrosion material. I think your pickaxe isn't worth much. How…
    Historical • Literary • Mystery
  • The Family Heirloom chapter 1 Cover
    by Erika Simon There is an antique shop called "Elegant Scholar's Studio". It not only buys and sells antique calligraphy and paintings but also frames and restores various collections for people. The shop owner, Mr. John, is a retired teacher. He likes this business and has some insights. One morning, Mr. John had just opened the shop when a young man in a jacket riding a bicycle came into the store. He took out a dirty and black - looking thing from his bag and put it on the counter, saying, "Sir, can you remove the…
    Historical • Literary • Mystery
  • The Family Heirloom Cover
    by Erika Simon In the quaint world of antiques, there’s a shop named “Elegant Scholar’s Studio” run by the retired teacher Mr. John. One fateful morning, a young man on a bicycle arrives, presenting a dirty, rust – covered object that looks like a common pickaxe. Why would he bring such a thing to an antique shop for rust removal? And when Mr. John tries to dissuade him, the young man offers a large sum of money. What secrets does this seemingly ordinary pickaxe hold? As the story unfolds, a web of mystery and emotion awaits.
    Historical • Literary • Mystery
  • The Specimen of Merits chapter 3 Cover
    by Heather Bailey   The experts said that Max's tooth should be filled while it was still alive, otherwise the effect would not be good. So Tom walked unsteadily and led Max to the hospital. As soon as he saw the veterinarian in a white coat holding an anesthetic needle, his tears welled up again. He couldn't bear to watch Max being anesthetized, so he suddenly turned around and rushed out of the hospital with a runny nose and tears...   As the experts said, the effect of making the specimen from a live dog was…
    Crime • Historical • Literary
  • The Specimen of Merits chapter 2 Cover
    by Heather Bailey   The End of Officer Tom   One day, Tom received a call from his unit, asking him to take Max back to the police station because there was something important. When Tom rushed back to the station in a hurry, he learned that the newly - built police museum needed a police dog specimen. To ensure the specimen's authenticity, it would be made from a live dog. That is to say, the dog would be made into a specimen after being anesthetized. Naturally, that dog was Max!   After hearing this, Tom…
    Crime • Historical • Literary
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