102 Results with the "Literary" genre
Life can take unexpected turns in the blink of an eye. Imagine being a hard – working secretary, well – liked in the company, when the boss’s wife returns from abroad and the office atmosphere turns tense. Then, during the Mid – Autumn Festival, a simple act of the boss offering a ride with cantaloupes leads to a misunderstanding that reaches the boss’s wife’s ears. And just when you think things can’t get more awkward, at a crucial company celebration dinner, a fashion faux – pas occurs. What could possibly happen when you “dress the same” as the boss’s wife? Read on to discover how this secretary turns a potentially disastrous situation into a new friendship.- 666 • 2025/04/16
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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…- 1.2 K • Completed
- 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.
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The Unclaimed Bonus Strangely enough, "speaking openly" gradually became a habit in the town. At first, Tom was forced into it by Jack, but later, it was hard to back out, so he just went with the flow. Eventually, he found the benefits of it and got used to it. The townspeople spoke openly, and he handled things openly. Their relationship became more harmonious, and things were done transparently. The townspeople supported him more and more, and he felt more and more satisfied with his job as the…- 1.8 K • Completed
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Sure enough, just one day later, Mike's report was approved. This incident caused a great stir in the town. Some people were skeptical and asked Tom about it. Tom said firmly, "It's true. I admire those who speak openly!" After that, many people in the town started to speak up openly. Whenever they had something to say, they'd wait for Tom to come by and tell him face - to - face, adding, "Think about it. I'm speaking openly." Every time, Tom would be very magnanimous and say, "Since you're…- 1.8 K • Completed
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Who Did This? One day, Tom, the newly - elected mayor of a small town in the United States, was extremely angry. Someone had sent an anonymous tip - off, which had shut down one of his money - making schemes. Here's what happened: A relative of his from the city had approached him not long ago, wanting to rent a piece of wasteland behind the town to set up an industrial waste decomposition site. The relative would transport the waste there, pick out the useful parts, and burn the rest. Officially, he…- 1.8 K • Completed
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Speak openly
In a small U.S. town, newly – elected Mayor Tom is fuming. An anonymous tip – off has derailed his money – making scheme of setting up an industrial waste decomposition site. He rants on the streets, trying to intimidate the tipster. Then, an unexpected figure steps forward: sixty – something Jack. Jack boldly admits to the report, leaving Tom stunned. But this act puts Jack’s son Mike in a bind as he’s expanding his business and needs the mayor’s approval. What will Tom do? Will he hold a grudge? And who is the real tipster? Dive in to uncover the thrilling twists!- 1.1 K • 2025/05/10
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Two days later, an article titled "Save Jerry, a Poor Prisoner of War, and His Mother" appeared on the front page of a local Mexican newspaper. There was also a photo of Marianne in the newspaper. She was sitting pitifully in the room, staring blankly ahead. The news caused a sensation in the whole city. Driven by the media, public opinion formed a huge voice: "Help this great mother from the United States." Soon, this news was reprinted by national Mexican newspapers, and some even spread to the United…- 2.2 K • Completed
- War makes everything hard to recover. Theresa and her husband came back from their vacation. Although Marianne kept it a secret, Theresa still noticed something strange. Theresa secretly looked into her sister's luggage bag. There were maps of dozens of Mexican cities in it, and all the places with cinemas were circled in red. Theresa told her husband about her doubts. Her husband was a journalist. The couple decided to contact their brother - in - law in the United States. Theresa soon learned about…
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- Child, turn around quickly! Since Jerry, Marianne's son, went to the Vietnam War, she had been growing older day by day. Jerry had just turned twenty this year. As soon as he joined the army, the Vietnam War broke out, and he went to Vietnam with his troops. At first, Jerry still sent letters from time to time, but five months ago, he suddenly disappeared without a trace. To help Marianne pass the time and prevent her from constantly thinking about Jerry and that damned war, her husband would…
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