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The Wise Ones

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?
1. The Wise Ones chapter 1
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2. The Wise Ones chapter 2
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A Chess Master chapter 2

by Samantha Hernandez — The two of them placed their pieces again while everyone held their breath. Only Dad's breathing was a bit heavy. Tom knew he was extremely nervous. Dad had brought his son here hoping to win some money, but it seemed that things were not going well tonight. How could he not be nervous? Tom began to regret boasting to his dad about his excellent chess skills! Fortunately for Tom, he won the eighth game. That meant they were tied after the first eight games, with neither side winning nor losing. At this…
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A Chess Master chapter 1

by Samantha Hernandez — After graduating from college, Tom returned to his hometown, a small county, in order to take better care of his frail and sick parents. Recently, he had just finished taking the civil service recruitment exam for the county tax bureau and was waiting for the results to be announced. Seeing Tom so confident, his dad was both happy and worried. One day after dinner, Dad said to Tom, "Tom, how's your chess skills these days?" Dad asked this question for a reason. Tom's hometown has been known as a chess -…
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Story
A Chess Master

by Samantha Hernandez — After college, Tom returned to his small – town hometown to care for his ailing parents and just took the county tax – bureau civil service exam. One day after dinner, his dad, an excellent chess player, suddenly asked about his chess skills and then dragged him out. They ended up at a mysterious place. When the door opened, Tom was shocked to find it was an underground chess – gambling den with high – stakes games. His dad pushed him to play. With a stack of money in front of him, Tom was hesitant. What on earth was his dad up to? And how would this unexpected chess – gambling encounter unfold? Read on to find out!
1. A Chess Master chapter 1
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2. A Chess Master chapter 2
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