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  • A Decent Life chapter 1 Cover
    by Danielle Mcguire This story is adapted from the novel of the same name by P. E. Nickodette of the United States. One day, Hyman called the head of a company named Strey, hoping to get a job from him. But Strey coldly refused him. Seeing that he was on the verge of destitution, he made up his mind to withdraw all his savings from the bank: $167.30. Holding the thin stack of money, he shook his head helplessly. Walking on a deserted street, Hyman looked dejected. Suddenly, he seemed to be tripped by something. Looking…
    Crime • Literary
  • The Game of Death Cover
    by Lucas Peters 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 him, and he snatched the suitcase and ran. But what if the man wasn’t actually dead? And what would happen when the police got involved? A thrilling and morally – charged tale is about to unfold.
    Crime • Humor • Literary • Mystery
  • The Game of Death chapter 1 Cover
    by Lucas Peters After losing his job, Tom was extremely frustrated. One day, he had another argument with his wife. In a fit of anger, he stormed out of the house. After leaving home, he wandered aimlessly on the streets and unconsciously found himself in a small alley called Elmwood Lane. Suddenly, Tom saw a man in front of him stagger a few steps and then collapse to the ground. He rushed over and saw that it was a well - dressed middle - aged man, lying on his back with his mouth wide open, and there was a delicate…
    Crime • Humor • Literary • Mystery
  • The Game of Death chapter 2 Cover
    by Lucas Peters "That's right, it's him!" "Do you think he's still alive?" "I'm sure he's alive!" "That's probably impossible," Captain Johnson closed his notebook. "When we found this man, he looked dead. There was no pulse, and his breathing had stopped. The doctor just examined him and confirmed his death. The cause of death was a heart attack. His body is now in the morgue, waiting to be cremated - so your worry is unfounded. Go home and have a good rest..." What? In the morgue, waiting to be cremated? Tom was…
    Crime • Humor • Literary • Mystery
  • Tomorrow’s Morning News Cover
    by Matthew Weaver 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 newspaper, and a thick – foggy night on Green Road sets the stage for a deadly showdown. What secrets does Jack hold? And who will survive this night of terror? Read on to uncover the truth.
    Crime • Mystery • Thriller
  • Tomorrow’s Morning News chapter 1 Cover
    by Matthew Weaver Newspapers usually report events that have already happened. However, there is such a newspaper that can report what will happen tomorrow. Fires, car accidents, robberies, homicides... It can tell you one day in advance. Isn't it strange? ### The Eerie Source of News One early morning, a middle - aged man walked into the office of "The New City Times". He introduced himself as Jack. He said he wanted to see the editor - in - chief and had important news photos to offer. The on - duty reporter, Tom,…
    Crime • Mystery • Thriller
  • Tomorrow’s Morning News chapter 2 Cover
    by Matthew Weaver Tom was very puzzled. The city chemical plant was located in the western suburbs. The fire had occurred just 40 minutes ago. It was impossible for an ordinary citizen to know about it so quickly. The newspaper had only received the news 20 minutes ago, and the reporters sent there might still be on the way. But this unremarkable middle - aged man claimed to have brought photos! At Tom's repeated requests, Jack slowly took out a digital camera from his bag. When Tom saw the photos, he was stunned. My God!…
    Crime • Mystery • Thriller
  • Tomorrow’s Morning News chapter 3 Cover
    by Matthew Weaver ### The Heart - Stopping Scene in the Mist After the masked men's attack, Jack decided to work at the newspaper. He thought that working alone made him feel insecure. Besides, "The New City Times" was a regular organization with a stable income. After he started working, he had outstanding performance. According to a survey, 70% of the readers bought "The New City Times" just to see Jack's news photos. They were addicted! There was a rumor in the newspaper that Jack would be promoted to the assistant of…
    Crime • Mystery • Thriller
  • Tomorrow’s Morning News chapter 4 Cover
    by Matthew Weaver Jack drove around Green Road for a long time but didn't see Tom. So he parked his car by the side of the road and wanted to get out and breathe some fresh air on the steps. Tom, who was secretly following, was overjoyed when he saw Jack get out of the car. He just waited for Jack to come down the steps, then he would step on the accelerator and run Jack over, and then make a victorious escape in the thick fog. But he didn't expect that "while the mantis stalks the cicada, the oriole lurks behind". At this…
    Crime • Mystery • Thriller
  • These robbers are really out of luck. Cover
    by Michael Adams 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 terrifying transformation was about to unfold. What kind of strange powers did the pills bring? And how did they end up in the zoo? Dive into this thrilling tale to find out!
    Humor • Science
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