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  • Land Speculation chapter 2 Cover
    by Meredith Wilson From then on, John actively befriended Tom. He often invited Tom to his home, showing him his collection, hoping to get some more benefits from this wealthy young man. Tom, on the other hand, seemed to gradually develop an interest in collecting. Every time John showed him an item, Tom would praise it and gently stroke it, looking extremely fond of it. At such moments, John would be so proud that he could hardly contain himself. He couldn't help but tell Tom how he had "scoured the countryside" to find…
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  • Land Speculation chapter 1 Cover
    by Meredith Wilson John had a passion for collecting antiques. He was always on the move, spending his free time exploring remote rural areas in the United States, searching for treasures he loved. This hobby was often referred to as "scouring the countryside" in the collector's circle. Over the decades, through this method, John had amassed more than three hundred pieces of collectibles. Among them, a gold - inlaid copper incense burner worth seven figures was his most prized possession. Gradually, he gained a reputation in…
    Crime • Literary • Mystery
  • 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!
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  • 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…
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  • 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
  • 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 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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  • 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 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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