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  • There’s a Ghost in the Camera chapter 3 Cover
    by Kathryn Reid 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…
    Humor • Mystery • Romance • Thriller
  • There’s a Ghost in the Camera Cover
    by Kathryn Reid Have you ever been lured by an irresistible deal that turned your world upside down? Meet Tom, a timid yet curious soul. One fateful day after work, a shady man in sunglasses tries to sell him a digital camera for a mere $200, claiming it has special functions. Tom’s curiosity gets the better of him, and he makes the purchase. Little does he know that this seemingly ordinary camera will expose him to a world of horror, with ghostly images appearing in every photo. As his life spirals into chaos and his relationship with Lily is on the line, what will happen next? Dive into this spine – tingling tale to find out!
    Humor • Mystery • Romance • Thriller
  • There’s a Ghost in the Camera chapter 2 Cover
    by Kathryn Reid 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…
    Humor • Mystery • Romance • Thriller
  • There’s a Ghost in the Camera chapter 1 Cover
    by Kathryn Reid 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.…
    Humor • Mystery • Romance • Thriller
  • It’ll keep rising tomorrow. Cover
    by Andrew Moore In a small, seemingly sleepy village in the United States, a bombshell news rocks the community. The planned construction of a highway is about to transform this quiet place into a political battlefield. Suddenly, multiple candidates emerge, vying for the coveted position of village mayor and the lucrative deputy supervisor role for the highway section. With two final candidates, Tom and Jack, in the running, the balance of power lies in the hands of old Mr. Brown and his six crucial votes. As the election looms, a high – stakes game of negotiation and greed unfolds. But what will happen when the unexpected occurs on the day of the election? Dive into this tale of political intrigue and shattered dreams.
    Crime • Humor • Literary
  • It’ll keep rising tomorrow. chapter 2 Cover
    by Andrew Moore Mr. Brown immediately regretted his decision. He thought that if he had asked for five thousand dollars, Jack might have still agreed. He realized that the value of the votes was likely to increase. He couldn't accept the money now, or the price would stop rising. He planned to give Tom a hint the next day. So he pushed the money back to Jack and said repeatedly, "Let's talk. On the day of the election, it's a cash - for - votes deal. I keep my word." "Deal!" Jack put the money back in his pocket and…
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  • It’ll keep rising tomorrow. chapter 1 Cover
    by Andrew Moore There's a small village in the United States where votes are as volatile as stocks in big cities. One can only hope that such a strange thing only happens in stories... A piece of news spread like wildfire through the quiet and remote village of River North. The planned construction of a highway was about to turn this once - sleepy place into a hotbed of political activity. Overnight, six or seven people announced their candidacy for the position of village mayor, which also came with the lucrative role…
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  • A Horrifying Shoot Cover
    by Tom Lynch A director stumbles upon an unreleased horror film from a decade ago and is mesmerized by the female lead’s performance. He tracks her down and casts her in his new movie. As filming progresses, strange things start to happen. The actress seems to slip in and out of character with eerie ease, and she’s always alone on set. Then, there are the blood – soaked appearances, the hidden knife, and the male actor’s sudden death. And that smile… What secrets does this woman hold? Dive into this spine – chilling tale to uncover the truth.
    Horror • Literary • Mystery • Thriller
  • My old buddy Cover
    by Charles Miller Have you ever been driven to the brink by a persistent nuisance? In a quiet apartment building, a hooligan’s grilled lamb skewer stand has turned the lives of residents into a living nightmare. The smoke chokes the air, and the noise pierces the night. Old man Henry, a lonely soul with a weak heart, is pushed to the edge of despair. Then, a fateful night unfolds with a mysterious stone – throwing incident. Who threw the stone? And what chain of events will follow? As the mayor gets involved and secrets start to surface, this tale of annoyance, courage, and unexpected twists is about to take you on a wild ride.
    Crime • Humor • Literary
  • My old buddy chapter 3 Cover
    by Charles Miller Who really threw the stone? Both Tom and Henry hung their heads when they heard this. Just then, the phone rang. The policeman answered it. After listening for a few seconds, he kept saying "Yes." After hanging up, he quickly dialed the police chief's number and said urgently, "Chief, this is Officer Johnson. Please come right away. Mayor Smith is coming... Yes, yes, I'll inform the deputy chief too!" Soon, there was the sound of a car horn. A luxury car drove into the police station yard. Mayor Smith…
    Crime • Humor • Literary
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