241 Results with the "Literary" genre
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Land Speculation
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!- 878 • 2025/07/23
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Mr. Brown immediately regretted his decision. He thought that if he had asked for five thousand dollars, Jack might have still agreed. He realized that the value of the votes was likely to increase. He couldn't accept the money now, or the price would stop rising. He planned to give Tom a hint the next day. So he pushed the money back to Jack and said repeatedly, "Let's talk. On the day of the election, it's a cash - for - votes deal. I keep my word." "Deal!" Jack put the money back in his pocket and…- 1.9 K • Completed
- There's a small village in the United States where votes are as volatile as stocks in big cities. One can only hope that such a strange thing only happens in stories... A piece of news spread like wildfire through the quiet and remote village of River North. The planned construction of a highway was about to turn this once - sleepy place into a hotbed of political activity. Overnight, six or seven people announced their candidacy for the position of village mayor, which also came with the lucrative role…
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- In a small, seemingly sleepy village in the United States, a bombshell news rocks the community. The planned construction of a highway is about to transform this quiet place into a political battlefield. Suddenly, multiple candidates emerge, vying for the coveted position of village mayor and the lucrative deputy supervisor role for the highway section. With two final candidates, Tom and Jack, in the running, the balance of power lies in the hands of old Mr. Brown and his six crucial votes. As the election looms, a high – stakes game of negotiation and greed unfolds. But what will happen when the unexpected occurs on the day of the election? Dive into this tale of political intrigue and shattered dreams.
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It was me who hit you. chapter 3
The people around couldn't stand it anymore and started to blame Mr. Johnson. Mr. Johnson felt a bit embarrassed and mumbled, "It cost more than eight thousand dollars. I wonder if you can afford it. Well, if it's really a dead person, I'm just unlucky." As he said, he reached out and forcefully pulled the bundle from the old lady's hand. With a loud noise, the bundle fell to the ground, and an urn wrapped in a bright red military flag appeared in front of everyone. Mr. Johnson was stunned and said, "What…- 1.5 K • Completed
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It was me who hit you. chapter 2
While they were ordering, I noticed that the old lady took off the bundle on her back. Instead of putting it on the chair beside her, she just glanced at the chair and then placed the bundle on her lap, holding it tightly with both hands. The middle - aged woman immediately noticed this. She scanned the lobby and then stood up and walked straight towards a row of high - stools by the wall, which were specially prepared for children. I was very puzzled: it was just a bundle, why did she need a special…- 1.5 K • Completed
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It was me who hit you. chapter 1
I work as a waiter at the most upscale luxury hotel in the city. There's one incident that happened on this day that I'll never forget. It was noon. A middle - aged woman accompanied an old lady in her sixties into our restaurant. The middle - aged woman was well - dressed and had an air of elegance. The old lady, on the other hand, clearly looked like she was from the countryside. She carried a small bundle on her back, looking just like the grandmas in my hometown. I couldn't figure out their…- 1.5 K • Completed
- In the heart of the city’s most upscale luxury hotel, a seemingly ordinary day takes an extraordinary turn. A well – dressed middle – aged woman brings an old, rustic – looking lady into the restaurant. The old lady holds a bundle tightly, and when a special stool is provided for it, things seem a bit odd. Then, enter Mr. Johnson, a wealthy and arrogant boss. His collision with the stool leads to a shocking chain of events. What’s in the bundle? Why does the old lady protect it so fiercely? And how will the conflict between Mr. Johnson and the others unfold? Dive in to uncover this captivating tale.
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It smells good chapter 2
The little boy wriggled his body and just wouldn't take it. Jack said, "Uncle likes you, so this is specially for you. If you eat it, Uncle will be happy!" When the little boy heard what Jack said, his little face blossomed like a flower. He took the duck leg and gobbled it up. After eating, the little boy smacked his lips. Jack asked him, "Do you still want to eat?" The little boy shook his head and suddenly said something completely unexpected to Jack, "Uncle, the duck doesn't taste as good as it…- 1.6 K • Completed
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It smells good chapter 1
Getting a sluggish business back on track is no easy feat. The magical tool that the protagonist of this story stumbled upon by chance is sure to offer some inspiration for how we conduct ourselves and handle our affairs in the future. Three months after being laid off, Jack didn't have a single idle day. He and his wife raised funds and dealt with the business registration, and finally opened a roast duck shop. At the beginning, the business in the shop was really good. Every night, the couple couldn't…- 1.6 K • Completed
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