186 Results with the "Crime" genre


  • A Section of Hollow Wood chapter 1 Cover
    by Ronald Dominguez This is not a dream. It's more real than the "Dream of Nanke." It really happened and then really shattered. When it shatters, you have to watch carefully... A man named Tom, who lived in a rural area outside of Chicago, took advantage of the slack farming season and invited six other men from the village to go to the city to find work. The seven of them rode their bicycles in a grand procession into Chicago. Each of them had a small wooden sign hanging on the front of their bikes, which read…
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  • Into the Lion’s Den Cover
    by Susan Kent Have you ever wondered how a small – town bully can be brought to justice in a most unexpected way? In the idyllic yet troubled Harmonyville, a once – thriving tourist town has been reduced to a ghost town by a hooligan named Tom, who, with his brother as the deputy mayor, runs amok, forcing shop owners out of business. But then, enter Jack, a local villager back from the south with a bold plan. When Jack opens a grand hotel, little does Tom know that his free – loading days are numbered. A simple act of sending a drunk Tom to the hospital sets off a chain of events that will change the town forever. How does Jack turn the tables on Tom? And what kind of chaos will unfold in the town hospital? Read on to find out this thrilling and comical tale of revenge and justice.
    Crime • Humor • Literary
  • Into the Lion’s Den chapter 2 Cover
    by Susan Kent "Jack's Hotel" opened with great fanfare. Just as the firecrackers (replaced with something like confetti or a big opening ceremony noise - makers in the US context) were set off, Tom led two hooligans into the door and said, "I heard you made a fortune outside and came back to show off?" Jack said, "Thanks to your good luck, I've been doing okay outside these years! Brother, you're the kingpin in Harmonyville. This time I'm back to open a shop, and I'll rely on you to take care of me!" Then he filled a…
    Crime • Humor • Literary
  • Into the Lion’s Den chapter 1 Cover
    by Susan Kent This is a story that sounds a bit absurd. Harmonyville is a small town in the United States with beautiful scenery, like a paradise on earth. Since it was developed into a tourist area, many nearby villagers have come to the town to open restaurants and shops. However, not long after, the business couldn't be sustained. There was a hooligan in the town named Tom. Tom's brother was the deputy mayor. Relying on his brother's influence, Tom led a group of hooligans to pubs and shops every day, eating and…
    Crime • Humor • Literary
  • Leave none behind Cover
    by Jordan Lucero General Manager John is on pins and needles, constantly checking his watch as he yearns for six o’clock to arrive. Why? He’s head – over – heels for a southern girl named Lily and has a hot date with her. He’s even splurged on a pricey phone and a house for her. But when he finally reaches Lily’s place, he stumbles upon a blood – soaked nightmare. And who should show up next? Boss Tom! Then Director David and a mysterious young man enter the scene. What’s going on? Is it a real murder or something more sinister? And what’s with the money – handing and the strange interactions? Dive in to uncover the shocking truth!
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  • Leave none behind chapter 2 Cover
    by Jordan Lucero John didn't take the company car to Lily's place. He took a taxi there. When he arrived at the door and was about to knock, he found the door was ajar. He thought that Lily must have known he was coming and opened the door in advance. John gently pushed the door open and entered the room. It was a suite. As soon as he entered the living room, he felt his feet sticky. Looking down, he was shocked to see it was blood! Following the bloodstains, he found that the blood was flowing from inside the room. He…
    Crime • Humor
  • Leave none behind chapter 1 Cover
    by Jordan Lucero General Manager John is really annoyed at the moment. He glances at his watch from time to time and stands up to pace around the office. He keeps saying to himself, "Why isn't it six o'clock yet?" He is in a hurry, eager to go on a date. It turns out that a few days ago, John met a southern girl named Lily at a hotel. John has many girls around him, but for some reason, he has fallen for Lily. However, this Lily can really play hard to get. John has been calling her almost every day, but all she says is…
    Crime • Humor
  • Take Me Home, Country Roads Cover
    by David Ramirez In the small town of Goiás, young Shival yearned for the big city, defying his wealthy farmer father’s wishes and running away to Natal. Life there was tough, and he ended up in a theft gang. During the annual carnival, the gang targeted the city museum’s famous paintings. Shival carried out the heist, but just as they were about to succeed, a masked man suddenly appeared and started smashing a painting. Shival shot him dead. Little did he know that this fateful act would lead to a heart – wrenching revelation that would shatter his world. What could this revelation be? Read on to find out this tragic tale.
    Crime • Literary • Thriller
  • Take Me Home, Country Roads chapter 2 Cover
    by David Ramirez Shival caught a ride. The song "Take Me Home, Country Roads" was playing repeatedly in the car. The sad melody made him feel a pang of sadness. Yes, home was the best. Thinking of his father's dissuasion back then, he felt extremely regretful. But it was too late now. Would his father forgive him? How was his father doing now? After a day - and - night journey, the car finally stopped in the small town. The town was still as quiet and peaceful as it was many years ago when he left home. Shival…
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  • Take Me Home, Country Roads chapter 1 Cover
    by David Ramirez Shival was born in a small town called Goiás. His father, França, was a wealthy farmer. When Shival graduated, his father advised him to apply to the agricultural college so that he could inherit the farm in the future. However, Shival was already tired of the small - town life and believed that big cities were where he should make his mark. Finally, after a big fight with his father, Shival ran away from home and went to the city of Natal. The outside world was both wonderful and full of hardships.…
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