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  • The Thief’s Dilemma chapter 4 Cover
    by Michael Kennedy A person who makes a living on the radio with his mouth The thief was shocked for a moment. He sniffed and really smelled a strong strange odor. He got scared and tried to open the doors and windows, but it was all in vain. Then, his body suddenly went limp. The room was dark. While regretting, he felt as if there was a bright light flickering in his heart. He gritted his teeth and asked himself, "Why can't a person with a healthy body choose another path?" The strong desire to survive made the thief…
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  • Into the Lion’s Den Cover
    by Susan Kent Have you ever wondered how a small – town bully can be brought to justice in a most unexpected way? In the idyllic yet troubled Harmonyville, a once – thriving tourist town has been reduced to a ghost town by a hooligan named Tom, who, with his brother as the deputy mayor, runs amok, forcing shop owners out of business. But then, enter Jack, a local villager back from the south with a bold plan. When Jack opens a grand hotel, little does Tom know that his free – loading days are numbered. A simple act of sending a drunk Tom to the hospital sets off a chain of events that will change the town forever. How does Jack turn the tables on Tom? And what kind of chaos will unfold in the town hospital? Read on to find out this thrilling and comical tale of revenge and justice.
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  • The Thief’s Dilemma chapter 2 Cover
    by Michael Kennedy This is a pair of leather shoes I bought with the money I saved from guarding the door for others. If you have a disabled foot and no job, you can wear these shoes and try your luck on the street. If you just don't have a job, you can also take them and continue your thieving, but your path will get narrower and narrower. A person with a prosthetic left foot After reading the note, the thief immediately withdrew his hand as if he had been burned. "Damn it, this guy is so vicious! Are you cursing me…
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  • The Thief’s Dilemma chapter 1 Cover
    by Michael Kennedy A thief boldly pried open the rusty door, entered the house, closed the door tightly, and pried open the drawer. He found two fifty - dollar bills. He picked up the money, and there was a note underneath, which read: If you're in the same situation as me, you can take these $100. If you still have one hand, please leave $50 for me so that I can use it to register at an employment agency when I'm unemployed. If you're a thief with all your limbs intact, please use your "third hand" to take out your…
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  • The Thief’s Dilemma Cover
    by Michael Kennedy 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 situation, will this thief choose the path of darkness or find the light of redemption? Dive into this gripping tale of a thief’s encounter with conscience and the power of a second chance.
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  • A Gamble of Life and Death chapter 3 Cover
    by Sarah Hogan The End of the Game One night a few days later, a masked man broke into the drug lord's mansion and pointed a black muzzle at the drug lord's forehead. The drug lord was so terrified that he could only stutter "You, you, you." The masked man said, "I'm a trustworthy killer, and I'll make you understand why you're going to die. Do you remember the boy who came to your place to gamble his life a few days ago? He hired me with forty thousand yuan to kill you. The man who died in the first life - and -…
  • A Gamble of Life and Death chapter 2 Cover
    by Sarah Hogan The Soul - Snatching Ace of Spades There were fifteen people participating in this life - gambling game. After the drug lord arranged them to sit down, he said, "Gentlemen, pay attention. Our game is about to start. I'd like to remind you that if you're scared to death and don't want to gamble, you can still leave now. But once I deal the first card, there's no way out if you want to leave." After saying that, the drug lord scanned the fifteen people sitting around the table with his sharp eyes. After a…
  • A Gamble of Life and Death chapter 1 Cover
    by Sarah Hogan The Life - Gambling Game The big drug lord, Odubowa, amassed a huge fortune by selling drugs. He had so much money that he couldn't spend it all in his lifetime. So, as long as he could have fun, he didn't care how much money he spent. Once, the drug lord came up with a new and exciting game. He was extremely excited, and within a few days, the game quietly started under his supervision. This game was called the life - and - death gamble, and the gambling tool was a deck of playing cards. First, the…
  • A Gamble of Life and Death Cover
    by Sarah Hogan Imagine a world where a ruthless drug lord, Odubowa, has turned human lives into a sickening game of chance. His “life – and – death gamble” with a deck of cards lures desperate souls with the promise of a fortune, but the price could be their very lives. As the game unfolds for the third time, a young, blond – haired boy steps into this deadly arena. With fear in his eyes but determination in his heart, he’s willing to risk it all. What could drive a teenager to such a perilous decision? And how will this high – stakes game end? Prepare to be enthralled as we delve into this heart – pounding tale.
  • Into the Lion’s Den chapter 2 Cover
    by Susan Kent "Jack's Hotel" opened with great fanfare. Just as the firecrackers (replaced with something like confetti or a big opening ceremony noise - makers in the US context) were set off, Tom led two hooligans into the door and said, "I heard you made a fortune outside and came back to show off?" Jack said, "Thanks to your good luck, I've been doing okay outside these years! Brother, you're the kingpin in Harmonyville. This time I'm back to open a shop, and I'll rely on you to take care of me!" Then he filled a…
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