186 Results with the "Crime" genre


  • 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…
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  • 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 Unique Skills of the “Dog – like Township Head” chapter 4 Cover
    by Melissa Watts Desperate to Run Over a Dog and Reaping the Consequences As Jack had expected, he turned the car around and drove back. After driving for a long distance, he still didn't see a single dog. Just when he was extremely anxious, his eyes suddenly lit up. There, under a dim street lamp on the side of the road, was a big, fat yellow dog sitting there. Jack was afraid of scaring the dog away, so he immediately slowed down and turned off the headlights. This time, Jack decided to use another one of his…
    Crime • Humor • Literary
  • The Unique Skills of the “Dog – like Township Head” chapter 3 Cover
    by Melissa Watts Just as Tom was nodding in agreement and was about to praise Jack, the black dog suddenly got up and ran into the nearby rice field. In a blink of an eye, it disappeared. Needless to say, the black dog had just been stunned! Jack was stunned. He had been running over dogs for many years and had never encountered such a thing. He angrily punched the car and cursed, "Damn it! This dog has become a spirit!" Tom, however, was still eager. "It doesn't matter. Keep going. I haven't had enough of the show…
    Crime • Humor • Literary
  • The Unique Skills of the “Dog – like Township Head” chapter 2 Cover
    by Melissa Watts Showing Off His Skill and Having a Good Time In winter, the nights are long. Just after 5 p.m., it was so dark that you couldn't even see people's faces clearly. Jack drove the car at full speed. In the blink of an eye, he left the town and headed towards Elmwood Village. There were many dog - raising families in Elmwood Village, and he had run over many dogs on this road before. Jack stared at the road like a searchlight, ready to show off his skill at any time. However, contrary to his wishes,…
    Crime • Humor • Literary
  • The Unique Skills of the “Dog – like Township Head” chapter 1 Cover
    by Melissa Watts One Skill in Hand, No Shortage of Dog Meat As the saying goes, everyone has their own preferences. In a small town in the United States, there was a mayor named Jack. He didn't have any vices like gambling or womanizing, but he was extremely fond of dog meat. If he didn't have it for a single day, he would feel like he had lost his soul and nothing else would taste good. People gave him the nickname "Dog Mayor". Little did he know that this very hobby almost cost him his life! One day, the north wind…
    Crime • Humor • Literary
  • The Unique Skills of the “Dog – like Township Head” Cover
    by Melissa Watts In a small U.S. town, there’s a mayor named Jack, known far and wide as the “Dog Mayor” for his insatiable love of dog meat. One freezing evening, just as he’s about to indulge in his favorite meal, a chance encounter with an investor throws his night into chaos. Eager to impress and enjoy some dog meat, Jack decides to show off his “special skill” of running over dogs. As he takes to the road in the pitch – black winter night, what kind of crazy and terrifying events await him? Will his skill bring him the dog meat he craves or lead him into a nightmare? Read on to find out this wild and shocking tale!
    Crime • Humor • Literary
  • The Sixth Iron Chest chapter 4 Cover
    by Eric Marshall A Long - Planned Conspiracy Five days later, the workers cleared the secret chamber, which had become a pile of ruins, and carried out Jules' body. After investigation, the local police finally concluded that Jules' death was due to the sudden collapse of the dilapidated secret chamber. It was purely an accident. Meanwhile, in another room of the villa, Lawyer Frans was interrogating Dade Hall. Hall got impatient and stood up, shouting, "Alright, Mr. Frans, don't you want to know the truth? I'll tell…
    Crime • Historical • Mystery • Thriller
  • The Sixth Iron Chest chapter 3 Cover
    by Eric Marshall The Invaluable Inheritance Frans led Jules to the study on the first floor. While sipping coffee, he told Jules a long - standing and legendary story: The first owner of this villa, Count Hall, was the son - in - law of the king. His status and position were extremely prominent at that time. However, one time, in a place of entertainment, he met the young and beautiful dancer, Miss Osgood. They fell in love at first sight and soon became a couple. Under the circumstances at that time, they could only…
    Crime • Historical • Mystery • Thriller
  • The Sixth Iron Chest chapter 2 Cover
    by Eric Marshall The Accidentally Discovered Secret Chamber Jules found a good bottle of wine in the villa's cellar. After drinking it and feeling a bit tipsy, he started to explore the villa. In a large bedroom on the second floor, he saw a huge portrait hanging in the middle of the room. It was a painting of an 18th - century general. Jules remembered that Frans had once said that the man in the painting was Count Hall, who had built this villa back then and was also the first owner of the villa. Jules felt that…
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