Coming of Age – short bedtime stories

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I simply won’t sell it to you.

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.
1. I simply won’t sell it to you. chapter 1
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I simply won’t sell it to you. chapter 1

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…
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I simply won’t sell it to you. chapter 2

by Natalie Carter — The Misunderstanding Caused by the Cat's Meow Although I already knew what the dog was worth, I still didn't want to take advantage of his situation. I said, "Sell me this dog for two hundred and fifty dollars. Look, it's so late and there won't be any more customers." "No," he answered simply. "Hey, you're such a strange - tempered kid. You won't sell it to me for two hundred and fifty dollars, but you're willing to sell it to others for one hundred and fifty dollars. Do we have a grudge?" "I…
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Another thief breaks into the house

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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Another thief breaks into the house chapter 1

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,…
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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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The Fragrance of a Daughter

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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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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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?
1. The Hand Reaching into the Vase chapter 1
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