Stories
Escape like a cicada sloughing its skin
Imagine being a career thief like Gina, used to a life of freedom and theft, suddenly facing a ten – year prison sentence. It’s a nightmare! But Gina is no ordinary inmate. She sets her sights on an old prison logistics worker, Budi, who makes coffins for the inmates. When Budi gets a letter about his medical insurance, Gina seizes the opportunity. She lies…
Strange Exam Questions
Are you ready to embark on a journey filled with unexpected twists and relationship tests? Meet a young girl, surrounded by numerous suitors, who turns to her wise father for help in choosing the right partner. Her father, known for his sharp eye, presents a seemingly simple yet utterly mysterious task: buying a kitchen knife. As different suitors take on this challenge, each with…
The Sixth Iron Chest
Imagine going from being an unemployed pauper to suddenly owning a luxurious villa. That’s exactly what happens to Jules when he spots a house – selling notice in the newspaper. With his surname Osgood and a half – cut white handkerchief passed down by his father, he takes a chance and lands the villa. But the story doesn’t end there. After a bit of…
These robbers are really out of luck.
Have you ever wondered what would happen if a mysterious pill fell into the wrong hands? Dr. Smith, a researcher at the Special Biological Pharmaceuticals Research Institute, accidentally developed three such pills. One fateful evening, these pills were snatched by three robbers. Despite Dr. Smith’s warnings that they were “devil’s medicine,” the robbers took them out of curiosity. Little did they know that a…
Tomorrow’s Morning News
Have you ever imagined a newspaper that can report tomorrow’s events? Fires, car accidents, homicides… all revealed a day in advance. Enter Jack, a man who always arrives at the scene of incidents first, providing astonishing news photos to “The New City Times”. His ability to be at the right place at the right time has made him a mystery. But jealousy brews within…
The Game of Death
Imagine losing your job, then having a heated argument with your wife and storming out in a fit of rage. That’s exactly what happened to Tom. As he wandered aimlessly, he stumbled upon a man who seemed to have collapsed in an alley. Beside the man was a half – open password – protected suitcase filled with dazzling jewelry. Temptation got the better of…
A Decent Life
Imagine being on the brink of destitution, jobless and with only a meager $167.30 in savings. That’s the harsh reality Hyman faces as he’s coldly turned down for a job. But then, on a deserted street, fate takes an unexpected turn. He stumbles upon a wallet stuffed with a whopping $10,000! The temptation is overwhelming. What would you do in his shoes? As Hyman…
The Thief’s Dilemma
Imagine a thief breaking into a house, expecting an easy haul. Little does he know, this seemingly ordinary abode holds a series of surprises that will shake his very core. As he rummages through drawers and stumbles upon notes left by the disabled homeowners, each message challenges his values and actions. With the threat of a leaking gas pipeline and a locked – in…
My old buddy
Have you ever been driven to the brink by a persistent nuisance? In a quiet apartment building, a hooligan’s grilled lamb skewer stand has turned the lives of residents into a living nightmare. The smoke chokes the air, and the noise pierces the night. Old man Henry, a lonely soul with a weak heart, is pushed to the edge of despair. Then, a fateful…
The Horrifying Experience in the Internet Cafe
It’s the end of April, and the weather already has a touch of early – summer heat. Jake, a game – loving high – schooler, can’t resist the allure of the internet café after the mid – term exams and the arrival of the Memorial Day weekend. With a bike basket full of supplies and money in his pocket, he sets off. After getting…