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Urgent Summons chapter 1
These days, continuous heavy rain has kept Jack, the village head of Smithville, extremely busy. It was already afternoon when he rushed to the village office. Just as he was about to call the town to report the dangerous situation, the phone rang. It was Mayor Johnson on the line. "Jack, come to the town right away. County Commissioner Brown is here. Hurry up!" Jack had just started to say that he was busy when Mayor Johnson interrupted him. "I don't care. I'm giving you an hour. You must get to the…- 1.2 K • Completed
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Urgent Summons
In Smithville, relentless heavy rain has thrown the village into chaos, leaving village head Jack swamped with urgent matters. One fateful afternoon, just as he’s about to report the dire situation to the town, Mayor Johnson calls, ordering him to rush to the town immediately as County Commissioner Brown is there. Jack’s mind races with possibilities – could it be condolences for the flood or the long – awaited poverty – alleviation funds? Little does he know that the perilous journey he’s about to embark on, braving flooded rivers and washed – out roads, will lead to a shocking and utterly unexpected revelation.- 866 • 2025/07/23
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- Just as Tom was nodding in agreement and was about to praise Jack, the black dog suddenly got up and ran into the nearby rice field. In a blink of an eye, it disappeared. Needless to say, the black dog had just been stunned! Jack was stunned. He had been running over dogs for many years and had never encountered such a thing. He angrily punched the car and cursed, "Damn it! This dog has become a spirit!" Tom, however, was still eager. "It doesn't matter. Keep going. I haven't had enough of the show…
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- Desperate to Run Over a Dog and Reaping the Consequences As Jack had expected, he turned the car around and drove back. After driving for a long distance, he still didn't see a single dog. Just when he was extremely anxious, his eyes suddenly lit up. There, under a dim street lamp on the side of the road, was a big, fat yellow dog sitting there. Jack was afraid of scaring the dog away, so he immediately slowed down and turned off the headlights. This time, Jack decided to use another one of his…
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- Showing Off His Skill and Having a Good Time In winter, the nights are long. Just after 5 p.m., it was so dark that you couldn't even see people's faces clearly. Jack drove the car at full speed. In the blink of an eye, he left the town and headed towards Elmwood Village. There were many dog - raising families in Elmwood Village, and he had run over many dogs on this road before. Jack stared at the road like a searchlight, ready to show off his skill at any time. However, contrary to his wishes,…
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- One Skill in Hand, No Shortage of Dog Meat As the saying goes, everyone has their own preferences. In a small town in the United States, there was a mayor named Jack. He didn't have any vices like gambling or womanizing, but he was extremely fond of dog meat. If he didn't have it for a single day, he would feel like he had lost his soul and nothing else would taste good. People gave him the nickname "Dog Mayor". Little did he know that this very hobby almost cost him his life! One day, the north wind…
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- In a small U.S. town, there’s a mayor named Jack, known far and wide as the “Dog Mayor” for his insatiable love of dog meat. One freezing evening, just as he’s about to indulge in his favorite meal, a chance encounter with an investor throws his night into chaos. Eager to impress and enjoy some dog meat, Jack decides to show off his “special skill” of running over dogs. As he takes to the road in the pitch – black winter night, what kind of crazy and terrifying events await him? Will his skill bring him the dog meat he craves or lead him into a nightmare? Read on to find out this wild and shocking tale!
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- Tom was really both amused and annoyed by her words. He didn't expect Lily to think this way. But thinking about his recent behavior, it was indeed easy for her to misunderstand. However, Tom didn't know where to start, so he asked, "Lily, do you believe in ghosts?" "What are you talking nonsense about?" Lily said unhappily. "If there are ghosts, they're in your mind!" Tom shook his head and swallowed back what he wanted to say. He told Lily that nothing was wrong and asked her not to think too…
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- Hearing this, Tom's curiosity was immediately piqued. He asked, "What special functions does it have?" The man in sunglasses smiled mysteriously. "You'll know when you take it home and try. It's a secret that can't be revealed." Tom took the camera and examined it. The man in sunglasses then took a photo of him. Yes, it was a genuine digital camera, but Tom couldn't see any special features. The man in sunglasses seemed to read his mind and said mysteriously, "Sir, the first photo you take when you get…
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- Tom is a naturally timid and cautious person, yet he has a rather strong sense of curiosity. One day after work, as soon as he stepped out of the company, he was stopped by a man wearing sunglasses. "Sir, do you want a camera? It's a digital one and very cheap. I'm in urgent need of money, so I'll sell it for only $200." Hearing such a low price, Tom thought it was probably a scam or the camera was stolen, so he ignored the man. However, the man in sunglasses chased after him. "You can take a look first.…
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