241 Results with the "Literary" genre


  • When the palm Cover
    by Cynthia Shaw In the sweltering heat of a chaotic era in the United States, the Reliance Pawnshop in New York City seems quiet. But a sudden storm is about to break. A man with a terrifying appearance walks in and cuts off his own hand to pawn it! The shop – owner, Jack Thompson, is thrown into a world of trouble. As the three – month pawn period nears, Jack flees to Denver with his family, carrying a porcelain jar that might be his doom. Twenty years later, when he finally restarts his pawnshop, a fateful reunion unfolds. What secrets are hidden in that jar? And how will this long – awaited meeting change Jack’s life? Dive in to uncover the astonishing truth!
    Historical • Humor • Literary
  • Watching TV Together chapter 4 Cover
    by Mr. Christopher Rivera ### A Glass of Wine, a String of Tears Jack was trembling all over. "What should I do? Should I throw the TV away?" The other driver friends beside him were also so scared that they stuck out their tongues. "Yes, you'd better throw it away quickly!" The driver friend who had spoken earlier seemed to be deep in thought. He pondered for a moment and said to Jack, "Why throw away a perfectly good TV? These people were once living beings! I believe they have no ill intentions. Just let them…
    Horror • Literary • Mystery
  • Watching TV Together chapter 3 Cover
    by Mr. Christopher Rivera Just then, his phone rang. It was a colleague on duty at the company. The colleague said that the company had received an urgent task to deliver a batch of emergency medical supplies to a hospital in a neighboring city. All the drivers were needed, and Jack was asked to come right away. This was a serious matter, so Jack didn't have time to be scared anymore. He grabbed his coat and rushed out of the door. While running, he was even glad that the wine bottle had been broken. If he had drunk that bottle of…
    Horror • Literary • Mystery
  • Watching TV Together chapter 2 Cover
    by Mr. Christopher Rivera ### Where Did the Sound Come From? It was drizzling outside. Jack, still in a state of shock, filled his stomach on the street and then quickly went back to his room. His mind was constantly occupied by what Mr. Brown had said. He casually turned on the TV again. There was a police - and - bandit movie on. The police were in hot pursuit of a fugitive in a high - speed car chase. As the car was crossing an iron - cable bridge, it suddenly flipped over and plunged into a bottomless cliff. "Ah!" A chorus of…
    Horror • Literary • Mystery
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    by Mr. Christopher Rivera ### Hallucinations in the Middle of the Night There was a tall and big middle - aged man named Jack. He used to be a driver in a state - owned company. After being laid off, he was introduced to a trading company in a neighboring small town to drive a truck. When Jack first arrived in the small town, he didn't have many friends, and his wife and kids were not around. So every day after work, when he got back to his rented room and finished dinner, he felt extremely bored. After some thought, he decided…
    Horror • Literary • Mystery
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    by Mr. Christopher Rivera Imagine coming home after a long day, turning on the TV, and then having a series of inexplicable events unfold. That’s exactly what happened to Jack, a laid – off driver now working in a small town. After buying a second – hand TV from a bus station auction, strange things start to occur. One night, he has a terrifying hallucination of strangers vanishing. His neighbor claims there were people in his room watching TV quietly. And then, mysterious screams and objects breaking on their own. What’s behind these spooky happenings? Is it really related to the TV? Dive into this eerie tale to find out!
    Horror • Literary • Mystery
  • 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
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    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
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    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
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    by Rebecca Moreno The TV signal came back, and the fight continued. In this round, Tyson was hit by a combination of punches and staggered. Fortunately, the ropes saved him from falling. Just then, the round ended. The stranger stood up, looked at the clock on the wall again, and said, "Now you can call the police. But it's 9:20 now, which means I've been here for an hour and ten minutes. If you call the police now, aren't you suspected of harboring a murderer? Think about it. A murderer has been in your house for so long,…
    Crime • Humor • Literary • Thriller
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