102 Results with the "Literary" genre


  • I simply won’t sell it to you. chapter 1 Cover
    by Natalie Carter The Boy Who Asked for an Exorbitant Price After I started working, I rented a room by myself. There was often a stray cat visiting the area near my house. It was a neutered male cat with a sharp and shrill meow. It was all dirty, definitely abandoned by some heartless owner. I really felt sorry for this poor fellow and took it in. After a thorough bath, the little guy revealed its true appearance. Unexpectedly, it was quite a good - looking one with a coat of long white fur. I named it Snowy and we were…
    Children • Humor • Literary
  • I simply won’t sell it to you. Cover
    by Natalie Carter Imagine coming across a boy in a pet market asking an exorbitant price for an ordinary dog. That’s exactly what happened to the narrator. After adopting a stray cat named Snowy, they decided to find a companion for it. At the market, Snowy took a fancy to a little spotted dog, but the boy selling it, Tom, demanded five hundred dollars! Even when the narrator tried to bargain, Tom remained stubborn. And then, to make matters more confusing, he offered the dog to someone else for just one hundred and fifty dollars. What on earth is going on? Read on to uncover the mystery behind this strange pricing.
    Children • Humor • Literary
  • Happy holidays, Mom! chapter 3 Cover
    by Sergio Brewer The Gift Early on Mother's Day, Amy left quietly after leaving a note. She said she was grateful to her sisters, but her mom didn't need these things. Her home was in a remote area with bad roads, so they didn't need to go. The girls in the dorm were a bit disappointed after reading the note. After a discussion, they decided to go anyway. They knew the address, and they could also enjoy the rural scenery on the way. They set off right away. They quickly got on the bus, got off at the town where…
  • Happy holidays, Mom! chapter 2 Cover
    by Sergio Brewer Selling Books The next day was Saturday. Amy got up very early. She carried the big carton full of books to the city's cultural square. She found a spot, took out the books one by one, and started shouting, "Five dollars each!" Many people were in the square. From time to time, someone would stop to take a look, but then shake their heads and leave. The whole morning passed quickly, and she hadn't sold a single book. In the afternoon, the number of people in the square gradually decreased. Amy hadn't…
  • Happy holidays, Mom! chapter 1 Cover
    by Sergio Brewer {{Wish Mother's Day was just two days away. After the evening self - study, several girls in a dormitory at a high school in the city started chatting. A girl named Lily asked, "What gifts are you going to give your moms on Mother's Day?" Without waiting for others to answer, she said proudly, "My mom has the most beautiful hands. I'm going to buy her an emerald ring!" Then, everyone started chatting animatedly. Some said they would give their moms a set of cosmetics, some said they would give a…
  • Happy holidays, Mom! Cover
    by Sergio Brewer Mother’s Day is just around the corner, and in a high – school dormitory, the air is filled with excitement as girls chat about the lavish gifts they’ll give their moms. Emerald rings, cosmetics, necklaces – the ideas are flowing. But amidst this chatter, Amy’s heart is heavy. Her mom’s rough, cracked hands haunt her, and all she wants is to buy a simple tube of hand cream. However, money is scarce. What lengths will she go to fulfill this wish? And what unexpected twists await her on this journey to show love for her mom? Dive into this touching story to find out.
  • 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
  • Another thief breaks into the house Cover
    by Joshua Wallace Have you ever had your trust in family and loved ones shaken by mysterious events? David, a new homeowner, thought he was doing a kind deed by letting his cousin stay. But soon, money started disappearing from his wallet. With no signs of a break – in, suspicion fell on the cousin. David tried to handle it subtly, but things only got worse. After driving the cousin away, the money still vanished. Now, he suspects his wife. But what if the real culprit is someone no one ever expected? Dive into this gripping tale of mystery and mistrust.
    Crime • Literary • Mystery
  • A Chess Master chapter 2 Cover
    by Samantha Hernandez The two of them placed their pieces again while everyone held their breath. Only Dad's breathing was a bit heavy. Tom knew he was extremely nervous. Dad had brought his son here hoping to win some money, but it seemed that things were not going well tonight. How could he not be nervous? Tom began to regret boasting to his dad about his excellent chess skills! Fortunately for Tom, he won the eighth game. That meant they were tied after the first eight games, with neither side winning nor losing. At this…
    Crime • Literary
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