Coming of Age – short bedtime stories

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The Hand Reaching into the Vase chapter 4

by Katherine Morgan — I Don't Want to Lose My Hand Tom thought about his bleak future and the easily - obtained $1 million. With tears in his eyes and gritted teeth, he nodded. Mr. Brown immediately wrote two agreements. The content was that Tom voluntarily agreed to have his right hand cut off, and he and Mike would each pay $500,000 as compensation. After writing, Mike went into the kitchen. They could hear the sound of him sharpening a knife for a while. Then he came out with a shiny kitchen knife. He found a bottle of…
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The Hand Reaching into the Vase chapter 3

by Katherine Morgan — Tom estimated that his father would be back soon. Once his father came back and saw the annoying cricket in the $2 - million vase, he would definitely scold him. In a hurry, Tom reached his hand into the mouth of the vase again. But he still couldn't get his hand in all the way. He took a breath, calmed himself down, gritted his teeth, and suddenly thrust his hand into the vase. His palm ached sharply, but his hand finally went in. He swiped his five fingers and caught the cricket. Then he quickly tried to…
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The Hand Reaching into the Vase chapter 2

by Katherine Morgan — Time passed by second by second. Tom's heart was pounding. Just then, the cricket gave a little jump and actually jumped into the vase. Tom felt a bit relieved and thought, "Now let's see where you can run!" He wrapped his left arm around the vase and reached his right hand into the mouth of the vase. But he found that the mouth of the vase was a bit small. He could only insert half of his hand. So Tom put the cricket jar against the mouth of the vase and turned the vase upside down, shaking it hard,…
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The Hand Reaching into the Vase chapter 1

by Katherine Morgan — This Vase Is Worth $2 Million There is an old city in the Midwest of the United States. It's not big, but it's quite famous. Firstly, there are many people into antique collection here. Secondly, there are a lot of people who are fond of cricket - fighting. Thirdly, there is a nationally - known antique appraiser named Jack. Jack is an outgoing and cheerful person, but recently he often frowns and looks worried. All this is because of his son, Tom. Since Jack's wife passed away, he has indulged Tom…
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The Hand Reaching into the Vase

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?
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The Fragrance of a Daughter chapter 2

by Sabrina Wilkerson — When saying goodbye, everyone told Amy's dad to buy his daughter some nice clothes and delicious food and to pay attention to her recuperation. Amy's dad didn't expect the hospital to be so kind. He was so excited that his eyes were filled with tears. He smiled like a child and kept babbling many words of thanks. Then, he held his daughter's hand and happily left the hospital. You know, Amy's dad really listened to the doctors and nurses. As soon as they walked out of the hospital gate, he wanted to buy…
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by Sabrina Wilkerson — In a small – town county – level hospital in the United States, a young rural girl named Amy lies in a bed. Just a simple few days in the hospital have cost her family thousands of dollars. The doctor says it’s just a severe cold and anemia, but Amy suspects there’s more. When her cousin accidentally blurts out the truth – late – stage leukemia, Amy’s world shatters. As her father sells the family cow to raise money, Amy makes a heart – wrenching decision. What will this decision be, and how will it change the lives of her and her father? Dive into this emotional story to find out.
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The Fragrance of a Daughter chapter 1

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…
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Another thief breaks into the house chapter 2

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…
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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.
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