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  • Those Who Broke the Rules chapter 3 Cover
    by Stephanie Gonzalez Who is Brother Mott Not long after, Tom arrived in a taxi. From a distance, Tom stretched out his hand and said with a smiling face, "I'm really sorry. I've been too busy these days. How have you been recently?" David sneered and said, "Thanks to you, I'm still alive. God took pity on me and let me meet Brother Mott!" Tom awkwardly rubbed his hands and said, "I didn't know you were Brother Mott's friend. How about this? I'll return all the goods to you, but you have to leave this place…
    Crime • Literary • Mystery
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    by Stephanie Gonzalez The Magical Beggar Many days passed. David's money in his pocket was getting less and less. He had no choice but to move to the cheapest motel and only eat two meals of bread every day. One day, he counted the money on him and found that he only had more than fifty dollars left. He felt very sad and thought that instead of suffering like this every day, he might as well spend the money happily and then figure out a way. With this in mind, he went out. David wrapped his coat tightly and walked into a…
    Crime • Literary • Mystery
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    by Stephanie Gonzalez Unexpected Encounter One day, truck driver David received a dispatch from his company to transport a batch of mobile phones to a neighboring state. After a day and night of driving, he finally reached his destination. It was a bustling city, and David was unfamiliar with the area. Afraid of taking a wrong turn, he parked his truck in a parking lot and called the recipient, asking them to come and lead the way. The recipient said they would immediately send someone and a vehicle to unload the goods on -…
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    by Stephanie Gonzalez Truck driver Tom embarks on a routine delivery, little knowing it will turn his world upside down. After reaching an unfamiliar city, he unexpectedly runs into Jack, a man he saved from hooligans two years ago. Their joyous reunion quickly takes a dark turn when the truck’s precious cargo of mobile phones vanishes. Tom is left in a desperate situation, facing the wrath of his company. But then, an old beggar claiming to be “Brother Ma” appears, offering a glimmer of hope. What secrets lie behind this mysterious “Brother Ma”? And will Tom ever get his life back on track? Dive into this thrilling tale of betrayal, redemption, and unexpected twists.
    Crime • Literary • Mystery
  • The Wise Ones chapter 2 Cover
    by Samantha Whitaker At this time, Mr. Blake spoke with a straight face. "Anderson, do you know that something unpleasant has happened in the company?" "What a pity," Anderson gave Pfir a sympathetic glance, then turned to the boss and said, "Mr. Blake, can you tell me what it is?" Mr. Blake gave a cold snort. Pfir beside him also timidly spoke up. "Anderson, you surely know about this. I think you can handle it well." As he said this, Pfir even covered his face and sobbed. Mr. Blake walked over and gently patted Pfir on…
    Crime • Mystery • Thriller
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    by Samantha Whitaker One day, Anderson was having lunch in a small street-side restaurant not far from the company. Suddenly, a man came over with a tray. It was Pfir, a colleague from the company. Pfir greeted Anderson and sat down opposite him. After taking a few bites of his food, he immediately showed a melancholy expression on his face. Anderson thought he shouldn't ignore the other person, so he casually asked, "What's wrong with you? You don't look happy." Pfir hesitated for a moment, leaned closer to Anderson, and…
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    by Samantha Whitaker In a bustling city, office politics and greed collide in a shocking tale. One ordinary lunchtime at a street – side joint near the company takes a wild turn. Colleague Pfir approaches Anderson, looking distraught over an impending audit and his own embezzlement. Anderson offers a seemingly simple solution, but little does he know, this is just the start. Soon, Anderson’s own greed gets the better of him, and he makes a fateful decision. But when he walks into the boss’s office to find Pfir and a policeman waiting, the truth begins to unravel in the most unexpected way. What dark secrets will be exposed? And who will end up paying the ultimate price?
    Crime • Mystery • Thriller
  • Take Me Home, Country Roads chapter 2 Cover
    by David Ramirez Shival caught a ride. The song "Take Me Home, Country Roads" was playing repeatedly in the car. The sad melody made him feel a pang of sadness. Yes, home was the best. Thinking of his father's dissuasion back then, he felt extremely regretful. But it was too late now. Would his father forgive him? How was his father doing now? After a day - and - night journey, the car finally stopped in the small town. The town was still as quiet and peaceful as it was many years ago when he left home. Shival…
    Crime • Literary • Thriller
  • Take Me Home, Country Roads chapter 1 Cover
    by David Ramirez Shival was born in a small town called Goiás. His father, França, was a wealthy farmer. When Shival graduated, his father advised him to apply to the agricultural college so that he could inherit the farm in the future. However, Shival was already tired of the small - town life and believed that big cities were where he should make his mark. Finally, after a big fight with his father, Shival ran away from home and went to the city of Natal. The outside world was both wonderful and full of hardships.…
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    by David Ramirez In the small town of Goiás, young Shival yearned for the big city, defying his wealthy farmer father’s wishes and running away to Natal. Life there was tough, and he ended up in a theft gang. During the annual carnival, the gang targeted the city museum’s famous paintings. Shival carried out the heist, but just as they were about to succeed, a masked man suddenly appeared and started smashing a painting. Shival shot him dead. Little did he know that this fateful act would lead to a heart – wrenching revelation that would shatter his world. What could this revelation be? Read on to find out this tragic tale.
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