186 Results with the "Crime" genre


  • Thank you so much! chapter 1 Cover
    by Danny Burch {{Why did the tester malfunction? John is a new traffic police officer who has been on the job for less than a year. One afternoon, while on duty on the road, he noticed a sedan making an illegal U - turn right on the street. So he made a gesture to stop the car. The driver rolled down the window, politely handed over his license, and said with a smiling face, "Officer, we're from Springfield. We're not familiar with the roads in the big city. Please forgive us for this traffic violation,…
    Crime • Humor • Literary
  • The Wealth in the Old Well Cover
    by Shawn Barnett In the small town of Rockdale, a long – standing feud between the Johnsons and the Smiths has turned life into a constant tug – of – war for poor Old Tom, the village head. Amid a severe drought and a water – shortage crisis, the simple task of cleaning the well has become a battleground. Enter Linda Johnson, a widow struggling to raise her son and pay for his college tuition. When she bids for the well – cleaning job, little does she know that a hidden surprise awaits at the bottom of the well. And what unfolds after that? A discovery that will shatter long – held secrets and change the town’s dynamics forever. Dive in to uncover this thrilling tale of mystery, guilt, and redemption!
    Crime • Historical • Literary
  • The Wealth in the Old Well chapter 3 Cover
    by Shawn Barnett Old Tom explained with a mixture of regret and shame that after David's death, he couldn't stand the torture of his conscience, so he anonymously reported Jack. After the case was exposed, he was a little involved and was fired from his job. Later, Jack tried to reduce his own guilt by shifting the blame to the dead David, saying that David had dragged him into corruption and that most of the money had been taken by David. So the case became a mystery again. The more Old Tom talked, the more guilty he…
    Crime • Historical • Literary
  • The Wealth in the Old Well chapter 2 Cover
    by Shawn Barnett Jim frowned, snorted, and walked away with a cigarette in his mouth... The people around the well gradually left, but Linda's heart couldn't calm down. She dusted off the mud on her body and walked straight to Old Tom's house. When she opened the door, the argument inside suddenly stopped. At the dining table, Old Tom was holding a cup of coffee and lowering his head, while Jim was squinting and smoking. The two of them were staring at each other. Linda got straight to the point. "Old Tom, don't be…
    Crime • Historical • Literary
  • The Wealth in the Old Well chapter 1 Cover
    by Shawn Barnett Old Tom is the head of the villagers in a small town called Rockdale. Being the head here is no easy job. You see, there are two major family names in this town, the Johnsons and the Smiths. These two families are always competing with each other, and poor Old Tom, being from a small family, gets caught in the middle and suffers from both sides! Lately, he's been going out early and coming back late, avoiding everyone. No one knows what he's been up to. One day, before dawn, Old Tom slipped out of his…
    Crime • Historical • Literary
  • Urgent Summons Cover
    by Lawrence Costa In Smithville, relentless heavy rain has thrown the village into chaos, leaving village head Jack swamped with urgent matters. One fateful afternoon, just as he’s about to report the dire situation to the town, Mayor Johnson calls, ordering him to rush to the town immediately as County Commissioner Brown is there. Jack’s mind races with possibilities – could it be condolences for the flood or the long – awaited poverty – alleviation funds? Little does he know that the perilous journey he’s about to embark on, braving flooded rivers and washed – out roads, will lead to a shocking and utterly unexpected revelation.
    Crime • Humor • Literary
  • Urgent Summons chapter 2 Cover
    by Lawrence Costa Jack held the IV bottle high with one hand and shouted, "Mayor Johnson, I... I'm here!" Mayor Johnson said, "Why did you come so late? Well, you're late. It's too late for you!" "Mayor Johnson, what on earth... " Before he could finish his sentence, he saw through Mayor Johnson what was going on inside the office: Commissioner Brown and his driver were sitting at a small table. On the other seat was Mr. Davis, the head of another nearby village. There was a spread - out deck of playing cards on the…
    Crime • Humor • Literary
  • Urgent Summons chapter 1 Cover
    by Lawrence Costa These days, continuous heavy rain has kept Jack, the village head of Smithville, extremely busy. It was already afternoon when he rushed to the village office. Just as he was about to call the town to report the dangerous situation, the phone rang. It was Mayor Johnson on the line. "Jack, come to the town right away. County Commissioner Brown is here. Hurry up!" Jack had just started to say that he was busy when Mayor Johnson interrupted him. "I don't care. I'm giving you an hour. You must get to the…
    Crime • Humor • Literary
  • Land Speculation Cover
    by Meredith Wilson Have you ever had a once – in – a – lifetime opportunity to turn a small investment into a fortune? John, an antique collector with a penchant for scouring the countryside, thought he did. One day at the New York antique market, he snagged a jade token at a bargain. But then, a young man named Tom appeared, desperate to buy it at an exorbitant price. After learning Tom’s sob – story, John sold it. Little did he know this was just the start of a wild ride. Soon, a seemingly innocent exchange offer would lead to a shocking revelation that would shatter his world. Dive in to discover how John’s greed leads him down a treacherous path!
    Crime • Literary • Mystery
  • Land Speculation chapter 2 Cover
    by Meredith Wilson From then on, John actively befriended Tom. He often invited Tom to his home, showing him his collection, hoping to get some more benefits from this wealthy young man. Tom, on the other hand, seemed to gradually develop an interest in collecting. Every time John showed him an item, Tom would praise it and gently stroke it, looking extremely fond of it. At such moments, John would be so proud that he could hardly contain himself. He couldn't help but tell Tom how he had "scoured the countryside" to find…
    Crime • Literary • Mystery
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