66 Results with the "Thriller" genre


  • The Obedient Duck Cover
    by Richard Horne After school one day, young Lily took her ducks out near an old dirt road. There, she found a farm truck stuck, and out of kindness, she went to help. But a big – bald guy rudely shooed her away. A gust of wind then revealed a terrifying sight in the truck’s cargo area: several bare feet covered with coal dust! Lily told the mayor, who promised to check. Later, the mayor brought her food, but it was made from poisonous water hemlock! It seems the mayor is in cahoots with the criminals. Trapped inside with the poison starting to act, how will Lily escape this deadly trap? Read on to find out!
    Crime • Mystery • Thriller
  • The Obedient Duck chapter 1 Cover
    by Richard Horne After school one afternoon, junior high school student Lily went to the east of the small town in a rural area of the United States to let her ducks out. There was an old, bumpy dirt road there, and there were many insects and grass that ducks love to eat in the ditches on both sides of the road. At that time, there was a farm truck deeply stuck in a pothole on the dirt road. Although the driver kept revving the engine and a big - bald guy was pushing the truck with his butt sticking out, the truck…
    Crime • Mystery • Thriller
  • The Obedient Duck chapter 2 Cover
    by Richard Horne After Lily realized that she had fallen into the mayor's trap, she planned to save herself before the poison took effect. Her first thought was to escape from home and ask the neighbors for help, but the key to the big iron lock was in the mayor's hand, and she couldn't open the door. Her second thought was to call for help through the crack in the door, but her house was closest to the mayor's. The mayor would definitely be the first to hear the sound, and then she would die even faster. She was so…
    Crime • Mystery • Thriller
  • Replace the hostage with a blind person Cover
    by Dominique Patrick In the quiet life of a prosperous family, a storm is brewing. Smith, a company boss, has faced his share of family trials with a blind son and a diabetic daughter. But one fateful day, while he’s dealing with a sudden internet outage, a sinister plot unfolds. John, a former employee with a grudge, hatches a plan to kidnap Smith’s little girl. As the innocent Evel is snatched away, a high – stakes game of ransom and danger begins. What will Smith do to save his daughter? And what unexpected twists await in this tale of revenge and resilience?
    Crime • Literary • Mystery • Thriller
  • The Extraordinary Adventures of A Gou chapter 2 Cover
    by Christopher Hall Taking Out a Pistol Tom was in a bind. He didn't dare to go to Chicago at all. So, he lowered his head and tried to soften his tone. "Ma'am, I thought you were joking when I said I'd take you. In fact, it's such a long way. I'm really not brave enough. You'd better find another car." After saying that, he returned the money to the woman. But the woman wasn't having it. She demanded that Tom pay her double, another $10,000 as compensation. Even though Tom was usually a patient man, he couldn't help…
    Crime • Humor • Thriller
  • The Extraordinary Adventures of A Gou chapter 1 Cover
    by Christopher Hall This Woman Is Unusual Tom is a native New Yorker. He was laid off a few years ago and hasn't been able to find a new job. So, he started driving an unlicensed taxi to support his family of three. One day, Tom drove around the streets for ages but couldn't find a single passenger. Meanwhile, the fuel gauge in his car was dropping rapidly. Just as he was getting frustrated, he saw a woman waving at him by the roadside. It was a single woman carrying a small handbag. Tom drove over and stopped in…
    Crime • Humor • Thriller
  • The Extraordinary Adventures of A Gou Cover
    by Christopher Hall In the bustling streets of New York, Tom, a laid – off man turned unlicensed taxi driver, is struggling to make ends meet. One day, when his fuel is running low and passengers are scarce, a mysterious woman flags him down. She utters a challenge, naming a destination that would make anyone’s jaw drop – Chicago! Tom, thinking it’s a joke, accepts. But when she readily pays the hefty fare, he realizes she’s serious. As if that weren’t enough, when Tom tries to back out, she pulls out a pistol. What will happen next on this terrifying cross – country journey? Are there any chances for Tom to escape this nightmare? Read on to find out!
    Crime • Humor • Thriller
  • The back room on the third floor chapter 1 Cover
    by Gregory Sandoval Henry Stubben was born in New York, USA. He holds a Doctor of Literature degree and once won the "Top Ten Best Novelists in New York" award. *The Back Room on the Third Floor* is a work created by Henry in 1997. It is highly dramatic with a tortuous plot, truly an excellent piece. One evening, a young man went door to door ringing the bells. At the twelfth house, after the bell rang, Mrs. Purdy, the landlady, came to open the door. The young man asked if she had a room for rent. Mrs. Purdy said there…
    Historical • Literary • Mystery • Thriller
  • The back room on the third floor Cover
    by Gregory Sandoval In the bustling city of New York, a young man with a heart full of love embarks on a desperate quest. He scours every corner of the city, from glitzy theaters to seedy music halls, all in search of his beloved Miss Kelly. When he stumbles upon a back room on the third floor, a faint yet unmistakable fragrance of osmanthus fills the air, a scent uniquely hers. Could this be the clue he’s been waiting for? But as he delves deeper, the truth seems to slip through his fingers. What secrets does this room hold? And will he ever find the woman he loves? Read on to uncover the tragic tale.
    Historical • Literary • Mystery • Thriller
  • Replace the hostage with a blind person chapter 3 Cover
    by Dominique Patrick ### Blind but Wise John had long planned the details of collecting the money. He sent Jones and Gurita to pick up the money. After they left, John brought some food and wine, put them on the table, unlocked George's handcuffs, and smiled sinisterly: "Young man, have something to eat - this is your last meal." George's face changed drastically. He stared at John with his empty eye sockets and pointed at him, saying, "You're going back on your word? Do you want to kill me?" "Your father doesn't know…
    Crime • Literary • Mystery • Thriller
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