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  • The Legend of Vampires Cover
    by Kelly Evans PhD Embark on a journey into the heart of mystery and suspense! A tourist named Beckon from London drives through the vast black forest of Romania with his secretary Lucy, harboring a dark plan to kill her. As they navigate the dense woods, a mysterious black car follows them. Later, at Count Dracula’s Castle, a terrifying vampire legend unfolds, and a series of seemingly vampire – related murders occur. But just when Beckon decides to frame Lucy’s murder on the vampire, a shocking twist awaits. What exactly is going on? Dive in to uncover the truth!
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  • The Legend of Vampires chapter 1 Cover
    by Kelly Evans PhD Crossing the Black Forest For tourists visiting Romania, the ruins of Count Dracula are a must - visit place. Legend has it that the King of Vampires, Count Dracula, was born there. However, to reach the site from the capital, one has to drive through a vast black forest. One day, Beckon, a tourist from London, was driving through this dense black forest. His female secretary, Lucy, was dozing off in the passenger seat. Beckon brought Lucy to Romania from London this time with the intention of…
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  • The Legend of Vampires chapter 2 Cover
    by Kelly Evans PhD The Vampire Legend It was already night when they reached Count Dracula's Castle. Beckon and Lucy entered a hotel. Beckon looked back thankfully. The damned wandering artist didn't follow in. He led Lucy straight to the hotel restaurant. There were many people in the restaurant, mostly tourists from tour groups. A tour guide was vividly telling the story of Count Dracula, the King of Vampires. Beckon and Lucy curiously squeezed into the crowd to listen. The tour guide said mysteriously, "Do you know?…
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  • The Legend of Vampires chapter 3 Cover
    by Kelly Evans PhD Some timid tourists let out screams, but Lucy excitedly said, "This tour group is so much fun. Let's join it." Without waiting for Beckon's consent, Lucy raised her hand and asked the tour guide. The tour guide immediately agreed. Then, a deep voice came from behind, "I also want to join this tour group. It's so interesting." Beckon thought the voice sounded familiar. When he turned around, it was the wandering artist, Jason. After getting the room cards from the tour group, Beckon and Lucy checked…
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  • The Legend of Vampires chapter 4 Cover
    by Kelly Evans PhD Framing the Vampire Beckon returned to his room and stared at Lucy in disbelief. He never expected to encounter such a terrifying event during this trip. In the next two hours, the power in the hotel was cut off twice, and two more bodies drained of blood were found, the hysterical tourist and the hotel manager. Beckon sat on the sofa and thought for a while. He knew there were no vampires in the world. The vampire was just an ancient legend. There was probably only one explanation for what had…
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  • The Legend of Vampires chapter 5 Cover
    by Kelly Evans PhD A Reality Show Just then, he heard his door "bang" open. There were several people outside - the wandering artist Jason, the tour guide, the hotel manager and the hysterical tourist. Before Beckon could react, they rushed in and pinned him firmly to the ground. The police arrived at the scene five minutes later and arrested Beckon on the spot. Beckon was completely confused. He shouted, "What on earth is going on? Why are they still alive? Why did they rush in?" The wandering artist Jason walked…
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  • Perilous Situations Everywhere Cover
    by James Mcmillan In the desolate expanse of northern Botswana, where tribes thrive in isolation and modern medical aid is scarce, a young Chinese doctor named Jiang Ran and his African nurse lover, Barbara, embark on a perilous journey back to town after treating patients. As they traverse the desert, a mirage lures them astray, and Jiang Ran falls into a treacherous, “man – eating” quagmire. With no means to save him at hand, their hopes rest on a passing car. But the driver is Celis, a man full of jealousy and ulterior motives. What will he demand in exchange for help? And as they face subsequent perils like a fierce leopard, how will they fight for survival? Join us in this heart – pounding desert saga!
  • Perilous Situations Everywhere chapter 1 Cover
    by James Mcmillan The Man-Eating Quagmire in the Desert In the northern part of Botswana, there are many tribes. Due to their remoteness and backwardness, there are no doctors or hospitals in the tribes. There is a young Chinese doctor named Jiang Ran in the town hospital. He often travels a long distance to the tribes to treat patients. He came to Africa as a volunteer, and his capable assistant, Nurse Barbara, is a beautiful African girl. The two have been in love for a long time. One evening, after treating the…
  • Perilous Situations Everywhere chapter 2 Cover
    by James Mcmillan Barbara said seriously, "But I don't love you. Why do you have to force me?" "Barbara, I really love you! Otherwise, you... you spend a night with me..." Celis's eyes were shifty as he sized Barbara up and down. Barbara didn't expect him to make such a request at this time. She said angrily, "Don't have such wild fantasies!" After saying that, she turned around and walked away. But unexpectedly, Celis hugged her from behind. Barbara was both shocked and angry and screamed crazily. Jiang Ran in the…
  • Perilous Situations Everywhere chapter 3 Cover
    by James Mcmillan Encountering a Leopard Soon, Celis painfully got up from the ground, got into his car and chased after her. In order to shake off Celis, Barbara turned off the headlights, stepped on the accelerator, then made a sharp turn, drove around a sand dune and headed back. She stopped the car behind a large sand dune, turned off the engine. Celis chased up. Not seeing Barbara anywhere, he started to circle around. After circling for a while, he continued to chase forward. Only then did Barbara heave a…
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