Character Death – short bedtime stories

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The back room on the third floor

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.
1. The back room on the third floor chapter 1
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The back room on the third floor chapter 1

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…
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Searching for Love in Movies

by Carlos Drake — In the shadow of the Vietnam War, a mother’s heart hangs by a thread. Marianne’s son Jerry vanished five months ago after being sent to the war – torn land. One fateful evening at the movies, a documentary shows a prisoner of war with a back eerily similar to Jerry. Marianne’s world stops as she yearns for that figure to turn around. What follows is a desperate journey to Mexico, a city – wide media storm, and a race against time to save Jerry. Will this mother finally be reunited with her son? Or will the cruel hands of war snatch away her last hope?
1. Searching for Love in Movies chapter 1
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Searching for Love in Movies chapter 1

by Carlos Drake — 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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Searching for Love in Movies chapter 2

by Carlos Drake — 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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Searching for Love in Movies chapter 3

by Carlos Drake — 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…
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Story
The Deadly Kiss

by Charles Jackson — In a world where wolves and sheep are natural enemies, a young wolf named Archer embarks on a mission to catch a sheep as ordered by his mother. Little does he know that this simple task will lead him down a path of love and heartbreak. When he disguises himself as a sheep and enters the red – painted house, he falls head – over – heels for a snow – white ewe. Their sweet moments in the forest and meadows are like a dream. But duty calls, and the harsh reality of their species’ feud looms large. Will love triumph over the age – old enmity? Or will fate tear them apart? Dive into this tragic tale of forbidden love now.
1. The Deadly Kiss chapter 1
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The Deadly Kiss chapter 1

by Charles Jackson — Archer is a wolf, the tenth son of his mother. One day, his mother ordered him to catch a sheep. So, fully equipped, Archer went to the outside of a red - painted house. Inside this red house lived a family of sheep. At the moment, the door of the red house was tightly shut, and the mother sheep was guarding her children closely. Archer walked around outside, trying to find a chance to act, but he was still young and couldn't come up with a good idea. At this time, his mother's words echoed in his ear:…
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The Deadly Kiss chapter 2

by Charles Jackson — They walked through the forest and meadows together, watched the blue sky and white clouds, and saw the colorful butterflies flying. It was the first time in Archer's life that he had such a sweet feeling. One day, Archer accidentally saw a fur band on his arm. It was made of wolf fur and was left by his great - grandmother. He suddenly woke up: It's time to go home! By the brook, Archer whispered to the ewe, "Let's go upstream. The water there is the sweetest." They walked and walked until he led the…
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