167 Results with the "Literary" genre
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…- 1.4 K • Completed
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When the palm
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!- 645 • 2025/06/24
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The Magical Wedge chapter 4
A Puppet with a Faint Smile The two of them hugged each other, talking and crying. Before they knew it, dawn was breaking. "I have to go," his wife said, wiping away her tears. She stood up. "Take good care of yourself. If I have a chance in the future, I'll come back to see you." With that, she walked towards the door. Mr. Johnson didn't want her to leave. He shouted, "Don't go!" and reached out to grab her, but he missed. He got up and chased after her, but he tripped over the threshold. When he…- 2.4 K • Completed
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The Magical Wedge chapter 3
After the older woman had the wooden heart installed, her expression immediately became calm. She stopped covering her chest with her hand and suddenly looked much younger. She thanked Mr. Johnson repeatedly. "Thank you, sir." Those words were like a thunderclap in Mr. Johnson's ears. The voice was so familiar! It was very late, and the mother - daughter pair asked to stay the night. Mr. Johnson agreed. That night, Mr. Johnson couldn't sleep, thinking about the strange things that had happened. Just…- 2.4 K • Completed
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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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- 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…
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- 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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When the palm chapter 1
The loyalty and friendship in troubled times are truly heart - wrenching... ### A Sudden Storm The story takes place in the early days of a chaotic era in the United States. It's the dog - days of summer again. One noon, the business at the Reliance Pawnshop in New York City is very slow. The owner, Jack Thompson, is wiping the sweat off his forehead. Suddenly, he remembers that his sworn brother, Tom Wilson, has been away from New York for more than three months. He wonders how Tom is doing. Just as…- 2.2 K • Completed
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