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  • A Section of Hollow Wood chapter 1 Cover
    by Ronald Dominguez This is not a dream. It's more real than the "Dream of Nanke." It really happened and then really shattered. When it shatters, you have to watch carefully... A man named Tom, who lived in a rural area outside of Chicago, took advantage of the slack farming season and invited six other men from the village to go to the city to find work. The seven of them rode their bicycles in a grand procession into Chicago. Each of them had a small wooden sign hanging on the front of their bikes, which read…
    Crime • Humor • Literary
  • A Section of Hollow Wood Cover
    by Ronald Dominguez Have you ever had a dream of sudden wealth that turned into a nightmare? In a small rural area outside Chicago, a man named Tom and six other villagers set off on a seemingly ordinary job – hunting trip to the city. Little did they know that this journey would lead them on a wild roller – coaster ride of fortune and despair. While demolishing an old house, they stumble upon what appears to be a fortune of twenty – two gold bars. Their hearts race with excitement as they imagine a life of luxury. But when they try to cash in on their newfound wealth, a shocking revelation awaits. What could possibly go wrong? And how will this turn of events shatter their dreams? Read on to uncover this thrilling tale of greed, luck, and disappointment.
    Crime • Humor • Literary
  • Leave none behind chapter 2 Cover
    by Jordan Lucero John didn't take the company car to Lily's place. He took a taxi there. When he arrived at the door and was about to knock, he found the door was ajar. He thought that Lily must have known he was coming and opened the door in advance. John gently pushed the door open and entered the room. It was a suite. As soon as he entered the living room, he felt his feet sticky. Looking down, he was shocked to see it was blood! Following the bloodstains, he found that the blood was flowing from inside the room. He…
    Crime • Humor
  • Leave none behind chapter 1 Cover
    by Jordan Lucero General Manager John is really annoyed at the moment. He glances at his watch from time to time and stands up to pace around the office. He keeps saying to himself, "Why isn't it six o'clock yet?" He is in a hurry, eager to go on a date. It turns out that a few days ago, John met a southern girl named Lily at a hotel. John has many girls around him, but for some reason, he has fallen for Lily. However, this Lily can really play hard to get. John has been calling her almost every day, but all she says is…
    Crime • Humor
  • Leave none behind Cover
    by Jordan Lucero General Manager John is on pins and needles, constantly checking his watch as he yearns for six o’clock to arrive. Why? He’s head – over – heels for a southern girl named Lily and has a hot date with her. He’s even splurged on a pricey phone and a house for her. But when he finally reaches Lily’s place, he stumbles upon a blood – soaked nightmare. And who should show up next? Boss Tom! Then Director David and a mysterious young man enter the scene. What’s going on? Is it a real murder or something more sinister? And what’s with the money – handing and the strange interactions? Dive in to uncover the shocking truth!
    Crime • Humor
  • One’s life is about having the spirit to persevere. chapter 5 Cover
    by Jennifer Doyle A Strange Explanation Tommy pulled Jack into a room in the backyard of the store and asked his wife to go out to buy some meat and beer. They closed the store early. After the wife bought the meat and beer and cooked the dishes, they sat down at the table and started drinking. At the dinner table, Tommy kept offering Jack drinks. Jack didn't dare to refuse and didn't dare to ask what was going on. After half a bottle of beer, it was Tommy who first brought up the topic. He said, "Uncle, I was on the…
  • One’s life is about having the spirit to persevere. chapter 4 Cover
    by Jennifer Doyle As the woman shouted, Jack felt his heart beating faster and faster. Then, a man ran in from the back door of the store, shouting, "Is it really Uncle Jack? Is it really you?" Jack looked at the man and gasped. This was exactly his nephew Tommy, who he had executed himself five years ago. Jack felt a chill on his scalp, and the hairs on his body stood up. Tommy didn't look much different from five years ago, except that his face was pale, without a trace of blood, and he walked lightly, as if his feet…
  • One’s life is about having the spirit to persevere. chapter 3 Cover
    by Jennifer Doyle A Strange Incident Jack shook his head as he thought about this. After a long time, the stagecoach finally arrived in Chicago. After getting off the coach, Jack had a hard time finding the place Tommy mentioned in the letter. It was a small grocery store in the west of the city, selling daily necessities. The store was not big but was tidy and clean. Jack stood outside the store for a long time. His legs felt as heavy as lead. He had never been so hesitant in his life. This matter was so strange that…
  • One’s life is about having the spirit to persevere. chapter 2 Cover
    by Jennifer Doyle A Strange Plan Tommy was not a good boy. It was all because his parents had spoiled him when he was a child. When he grew up, he became a bully in the town, doing nothing but causing trouble. He made friends with some hooligans and always behaved arrogantly. As the saying goes, good deeds are rewarded and bad deeds are punished; if not now, then later. Five years ago, Tommy not only cheated people out of their money but also killed someone. He was arrested by the police and sentenced to death. Two…
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