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  • Perilous Situations Everywhere chapter 4 Cover
    by James Mcmillan Fighting with Flesh and Blood The three of them were greatly shocked. There were no weapons in the car to deal with the leopard. There was nothing they could do but wait for the leopard to leave before getting out of the car to refuel. But the leopard seemed determined. It lay beside the car, waiting for the three people in the car like a hunter waiting for its prey. The sun had risen higher, and it started to get hot inside the car. Soon, the three of them were sweating profusely. But the damned…
  • Perilous Situations Everywhere chapter 3 Cover
    by James Mcmillan Encountering a Leopard Soon, Celis painfully got up from the ground, got into his car and chased after her. In order to shake off Celis, Barbara turned off the headlights, stepped on the accelerator, then made a sharp turn, drove around a sand dune and headed back. She stopped the car behind a large sand dune, turned off the engine. Celis chased up. Not seeing Barbara anywhere, he started to circle around. After circling for a while, he continued to chase forward. Only then did Barbara heave a…
  • Perilous Situations Everywhere chapter 2 Cover
    by James Mcmillan Barbara said seriously, "But I don't love you. Why do you have to force me?" "Barbara, I really love you! Otherwise, you... you spend a night with me..." Celis's eyes were shifty as he sized Barbara up and down. Barbara didn't expect him to make such a request at this time. She said angrily, "Don't have such wild fantasies!" After saying that, she turned around and walked away. But unexpectedly, Celis hugged her from behind. Barbara was both shocked and angry and screamed crazily. Jiang Ran in the…
  • Perilous Situations Everywhere chapter 1 Cover
    by James Mcmillan The Man-Eating Quagmire in the Desert In the northern part of Botswana, there are many tribes. Due to their remoteness and backwardness, there are no doctors or hospitals in the tribes. There is a young Chinese doctor named Jiang Ran in the town hospital. He often travels a long distance to the tribes to treat patients. He came to Africa as a volunteer, and his capable assistant, Nurse Barbara, is a beautiful African girl. The two have been in love for a long time. One evening, after treating the…
  • Perilous Situations Everywhere Cover
    by James Mcmillan In the desolate expanse of northern Botswana, where tribes thrive in isolation and modern medical aid is scarce, a young Chinese doctor named Jiang Ran and his African nurse lover, Barbara, embark on a perilous journey back to town after treating patients. As they traverse the desert, a mirage lures them astray, and Jiang Ran falls into a treacherous, “man – eating” quagmire. With no means to save him at hand, their hopes rest on a passing car. But the driver is Celis, a man full of jealousy and ulterior motives. What will he demand in exchange for help? And as they face subsequent perils like a fierce leopard, how will they fight for survival? Join us in this heart – pounding desert saga!
  • The Horrifying Experience in the Internet Cafe chapter 3 Cover
    by Barbara Stevens "Naming themselves 'Ghost', interesting. I'll do the same!" Jake typed "Ghost 00" in the name field and then joined the gangsters. True to his skills, Jake's joining quickly turned the tables for the gangsters. Normally, the whole internet café would cheer for him, but here, no matter what happened, everyone remained calm and just silently started the next round of the battle. Just as the battle was at its peak, "Ghost 01", who was originally the second - ranked gangster, defected to the police side.…
    Horror • Mystery • Thriller
  • The Horrifying Experience in the Internet Cafe chapter 2 Cover
    by Barbara Stevens There used to be an internet café not far from home, which was once a battleground for Jake and his friends. However, after several large - scale "raids" by their parents, Jake and his friends had to abandon the place and look for a new one. Jake and his friends agreed that whoever found an internet café with cheap prices and enough seats on the street would call each other to inform. Jake rode his bike and somehow ended up in a secluded alley. The dim yellow streetlights flickered on and off, looking…
    Horror • Mystery • Thriller
  • The Horrifying Experience in the Internet Cafe chapter 1 Cover
    by Barbara Stevens After a few sandstorms, the weather at the end of April already had the feeling of early summer. That day, it was almost evening. Jake rode his bike to the internet café. To play games, Jake had been scolded by his family many times, but each time he only behaved himself for a couple of days and then went back to the internet café to fight hard. The mid - term exams were just over, and the arrival of the Memorial Day weekend once again ignited the "war". This time, Jake was well - prepared. His bike…
    Horror • Mystery • Thriller
  • The Horrifying Experience in the Internet Cafe Cover
    by Barbara Stevens 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 lost, he stumbles upon the “Red Speed Internet Café” in a secluded alley. The café seems strange from the start – the quiet players, the single game on all computers, and the eerie owner. As Jake dives into the game, a series of inexplicable events unfold. What secrets does this internet café hold? Will Jake be able to escape this nightmare? Read on to find out!
    Horror • Mystery • Thriller
  • A Person with a Beastly Heart chapter 3 Cover
    by Krystal Jones ### The Truth Comes Out The effect of the wolf's heart was getting stronger and stronger. At night, his father's struggles became more and more intense. Tom had to secretly go to the market to buy some live chickens and rabbits for him. After a long time, the neighbors were also puzzled. How could these two eat so much? Gradually, his father became restless even during the day. He said to Tom with tears in his eyes, "I'm living a life worse than death now. Just leave me alone and let me die." Tom was…
    Horror • Literary • Mystery • Thriller
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