186 Results with the "Crime" genre


  • A Gamble of Life and Death chapter 2 Cover
    by Sarah Hogan The Soul - Snatching Ace of Spades There were fifteen people participating in this life - gambling game. After the drug lord arranged them to sit down, he said, "Gentlemen, pay attention. Our game is about to start. I'd like to remind you that if you're scared to death and don't want to gamble, you can still leave now. But once I deal the first card, there's no way out if you want to leave." After saying that, the drug lord scanned the fifteen people sitting around the table with his sharp eyes. After a…
  • A Gamble of Life and Death chapter 1 Cover
    by Sarah Hogan The Life - Gambling Game The big drug lord, Odubowa, amassed a huge fortune by selling drugs. He had so much money that he couldn't spend it all in his lifetime. So, as long as he could have fun, he didn't care how much money he spent. Once, the drug lord came up with a new and exciting game. He was extremely excited, and within a few days, the game quietly started under his supervision. This game was called the life - and - death gamble, and the gambling tool was a deck of playing cards. First, the…
  • A Gamble of Life and Death Cover
    by Sarah Hogan Imagine a world where a ruthless drug lord, Odubowa, has turned human lives into a sickening game of chance. His “life – and – death gamble” with a deck of cards lures desperate souls with the promise of a fortune, but the price could be their very lives. As the game unfolds for the third time, a young, blond – haired boy steps into this deadly arena. With fear in his eyes but determination in his heart, he’s willing to risk it all. What could drive a teenager to such a perilous decision? And how will this high – stakes game end? Prepare to be enthralled as we delve into this heart – pounding tale.
  • A Decent Life chapter 1 Cover
    by Danielle Mcguire This story is adapted from the novel of the same name by P. E. Nickodette of the United States. One day, Hyman called the head of a company named Strey, hoping to get a job from him. But Strey coldly refused him. Seeing that he was on the verge of destitution, he made up his mind to withdraw all his savings from the bank: $167.30. Holding the thin stack of money, he shook his head helplessly. Walking on a deserted street, Hyman looked dejected. Suddenly, he seemed to be tripped by something. Looking…
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    by Danielle Mcguire Imagine being on the brink of destitution, jobless and with only a meager $167.30 in savings. That’s the harsh reality Hyman faces as he’s coldly turned down for a job. But then, on a deserted street, fate takes an unexpected turn. He stumbles upon a wallet stuffed with a whopping $10,000! The temptation is overwhelming. What would you do in his shoes? As Hyman grapples with this moral dilemma, his decision sets off a chain of events that will leave you on the edge of your seat. Will his choice lead to fortune or disaster? Read on to find out!
    Crime • Literary
  • A Chess Master chapter 2 Cover
    by Samantha Hernandez The two of them placed their pieces again while everyone held their breath. Only Dad's breathing was a bit heavy. Tom knew he was extremely nervous. Dad had brought his son here hoping to win some money, but it seemed that things were not going well tonight. How could he not be nervous? Tom began to regret boasting to his dad about his excellent chess skills! Fortunately for Tom, he won the eighth game. That meant they were tied after the first eight games, with neither side winning nor losing. At this…
    Crime • Literary
  • A Chess Master chapter 1 Cover
    by Samantha Hernandez After graduating from college, Tom returned to his hometown, a small county, in order to take better care of his frail and sick parents. Recently, he had just finished taking the civil service recruitment exam for the county tax bureau and was waiting for the results to be announced. Seeing Tom so confident, his dad was both happy and worried. One day after dinner, Dad said to Tom, "Tom, how's your chess skills these days?" Dad asked this question for a reason. Tom's hometown has been known as a chess -…
    Crime • Literary
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    by Samantha Hernandez After college, Tom returned to his small – town hometown to care for his ailing parents and just took the county tax – bureau civil service exam. One day after dinner, his dad, an excellent chess player, suddenly asked about his chess skills and then dragged him out. They ended up at a mysterious place. When the door opened, Tom was shocked to find it was an underground chess – gambling den with high – stakes games. His dad pushed him to play. With a stack of money in front of him, Tom was hesitant. What on earth was his dad up to? And how would this unexpected chess – gambling encounter unfold? Read on to find out!
    Crime • Literary
  • {{Pet Therapy}} chapter 1 Cover
    by Clifford Mosley After graduating from college, Tom headed south to California in search of fortune. After months of struggling, he hit a dead end and was on the verge of not being able to afford meals. One day, as he was walking glumly on his way to the job fair, suddenly there was a "splat" sound from above, and something rolled down and stopped right in front of him. Tom took a closer look and found it was a little turtle curled up. For some unknown reason, it had been thrown down from an upper - floor window. There was…
    Crime • Humor • Literary
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    by Clifford Mosley Ever wondered how a down – on – his – luck college graduate turned his fortune around? Tom, after months of fruitless job – hunting in California and on the verge of hunger, stumbles upon a little turtle that falls from above. This seemingly ordinary turtle leads to a chain of extraordinary events. First, it catches the attention of an old man, and Tom makes a quick buck. Then, it sparks an idea for an alternative pet store. But the real drama unfolds when a desperate boss asks for pet therapy for his mentally – ill wife. What kind of pet could possibly cure her? And what unexpected twists await? Dive in to find out!
    Crime • Humor • Literary
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