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The Magical Wedge chapter 2
A Woman Holding a Heart Mr. Johnson is now middle - aged. Over the past twenty - odd years, the town has changed dramatically. The farmland has been divided among the villagers, and the young men in the town have gone to big cities like New York or Los Angeles to work. Life has improved, but Mr. Johnson is still alone and has never remarried. One evening, after dinner, Mr. Johnson watched TV for a while and then went to bed. He had just fallen asleep when he was awakened by a loud knock on the door.…- 2.4 K • Completed
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The Magical Wedge chapter 1
In American folklore, there's a well - known carpenter named Paul. His woodworking skills are legendary, with every piece he creates being a masterpiece. He's built houses, repaired bridges, and crafted boats, but there's no tale of him creating a "human." However, there's a carpenter named Mr. Johnson in a small town in the United States. He can create "humans" out of wood, and what's more astonishing is that the figures he makes seem to come alive. Can you believe it? A "Mermaid - like" Story Mr.…- 2.4 K • Completed
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The Magical Wedge
In the realm of American small – town folklore, a world where the ordinary meets the extraordinary, there lies a tale that will send shivers down your spine and tug at your heartstrings. Picture a master carpenter, Mr. Johnson, whose skills are so legendary he can fashion “humans” from wood. His life takes a bewildering turn when a puppet he creates seems to come alive and becomes his wife. But their happiness is short – lived as she vanishes. Then, decades later, a midnight knock on the door brings a strange request and a series of events that will leave you breathless. What secrets will be unearthed? Dive in to find out.- 708 • 2025/06/24
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In a residential building in New York, an elderly couple, both retired factory workers, lived on the second floor. They had no children, but their life was still manageable. Recently, they encountered a strange thing: the man next door actually smiled at them! Since the couple moved into this building, they had never seen the man next door smile. This man had a dark complexion, always looked serious, and held his head high, which made him seem like a person of high status. Once, the old lady couldn't…- 1.3 K • Completed
- In a New York residential building, an elderly retired factory – worker couple lives on the second floor. Their neighbor, a dark – faced man, has always been serious and expressionless. But one day, he suddenly smiles at the old man. Then, he invites them to his son’s wedding. After the event, he goes back to his poker – faced self. Later, he smiles again to invite them to his grandson’s one – month party. Each time, the couple has to spend a large sum of money. Now, the dark – faced man starts smiling at them for three consecutive days. What new invitation awaits? And how will the already financially – strained couple cope? The answer might shock you!
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The Price of Evil There was no reaction. Nothing magical happened. Norma threw the button into the trash can, quickly changed her clothes and went to work. In the evening, when Norma got home and was frying pork chops in the pan, the phone rang suddenly. "Is this Mrs. Lewis? This is Lenox Hospital in New York. Your husband was pushed in front of a train by the crowded passengers on the subway on his way home from work. The train hadn't stopped yet... We're very sorry. It was too late when he was…- 1.4 K • Completed
- A matter of time? Norma sneered slightly. It seemed her husband wouldn't agree with her. She had to come up with another plan. Thinking of this, she reached out and hugged Arthur. "Don't be angry, dear. I'm just talking." Another morning, after breakfast, Arthur went to work, while Norma stayed at home. She was determined to try that magical button. If it really worked, why go to work? If it didn't, at most she'd be late and lose three dollars in salary. Norma opened the box, took out the key from…
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- The Devil's Temptation Early the next morning, Arthur went to work first. Before leaving home, Norma picked up the two pieces of the business card from the trash can and put them in her pocket. After lunch at the company, Norma found a deserted place and glued the business card back together. She couldn't believe what she was doing. Around 5 p.m., Norma finally dialed Stand's number. "I'm really curious, Mr. Stand." Stand's extremely pleasant voice came from the other end of the phone. "It's quite…
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- After some thought, Norma carefully placed this strange thing on the sofa and then went to the kitchen. At 8 o'clock, the doorbell rang. Norma immediately walked out of the kitchen. Her husband, Arthur, was sitting in the living room. He put down the newspaper and got up to answer the door, but Norma rushed ahead of him. Arthur looked at her in surprise. There stood a short man outside the door. His beady eyes emitted a deep, unfathomable blue glow. "Hello!" the man said. "I'm Mr. Stand." Norma sized…
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- The Mysterious Package After Norma got married, she moved into a low - cost rental house in the northern suburb of the city with her husband. One evening, after work, Norma unexpectedly found a package in front of her door. Inside the package was a square box sealed with tape. Norma picked up the box and took it home. Norma opened the box. There was a small wooden box inside, with a red button inlaid on it. A round glass cover protected the button. Norma tried to lift the glass cover but failed as it…
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