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The Filial Monkey chapter 1
A Gold Ring Popped Out of the Cave In the late 19th - century America, a drifter named Jack wandered to a small town near the Colorado River in Arizona. He set up a makeshift shelter in a grove of trees on the east side of the town and made a living by doing odd jobs like pulling small boats along the river. He kept to himself, and since he had an out - of - town accent, the locals simply called him "the drifter". One day, while Jack was pulling a small boat alone along the river, he reached a place…- 1.7 K • Completed
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The Filial Monkey
In the late 19th – century America, a mysterious drifter named Jack arrives in a small Arizona town near the Colorado River. One fateful day by the river, a shiny gold ring tumbles from a bird’s beak right at his feet, sparking a chain of events that will change his life forever. The ring leads him to an ancient burial cave on Eagle Rock, filled with the promise of untold treasures. But how will he access the cave? And what lengths will he go to get his hands on the riches? With monkeys, danger, and a web of secrets, this tale is a thrilling ride you won’t want to miss.- 171 • New
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- Taking Out a Pistol Tom was in a bind. He didn't dare to go to Chicago at all. So, he lowered his head and tried to soften his tone. "Ma'am, I thought you were joking when I said I'd take you. In fact, it's such a long way. I'm really not brave enough. You'd better find another car." After saying that, he returned the money to the woman. But the woman wasn't having it. She demanded that Tom pay her double, another $10,000 as compensation. Even though Tom was usually a patient man, he couldn't help…
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- This Woman Is Unusual Tom is a native New Yorker. He was laid off a few years ago and hasn't been able to find a new job. So, he started driving an unlicensed taxi to support his family of three. One day, Tom drove around the streets for ages but couldn't find a single passenger. Meanwhile, the fuel gauge in his car was dropping rapidly. Just as he was getting frustrated, he saw a woman waving at him by the roadside. It was a single woman carrying a small handbag. Tom drove over and stopped in…
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- In the bustling streets of New York, Tom, a laid – off man turned unlicensed taxi driver, is struggling to make ends meet. One day, when his fuel is running low and passengers are scarce, a mysterious woman flags him down. She utters a challenge, naming a destination that would make anyone’s jaw drop – Chicago! Tom, thinking it’s a joke, accepts. But when she readily pays the hefty fare, he realizes she’s serious. As if that weren’t enough, when Tom tries to back out, she pulls out a pistol. What will happen next on this terrifying cross – country journey? Are there any chances for Tom to escape this nightmare? Read on to find out!
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The Caught Fish chapter 2
One day, Yamamoto was thinking about how to make more money from Mitsuda. Suddenly, Mitsuda rushed to see him. He looked pale and in a bad mental state. As soon as he entered the door, he said to Yamamoto, "Doctor, I've got another tough problem." Yamamoto was stunned. "What's the matter?" Mitsuda said, "It's blackmail again." Mitsuda told Yamamoto that he didn't know before that when he killed Peter, Peter was also blackmailing another man named Koyama. When Peter asked Mitsuda to send 2 million, Koyama…- 1.6 K • Completed
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The Caught Fish chapter 1
Yamamoto was a psychologist. One day, a well - dressed man came to his private clinic. Yamamoto greeted him warmly, "Sir, I'm glad to be of service to you!" The man showed no reaction on his face. He just coldly retorted, "Can I trust you?" Based on his past experience, Yamamoto guessed that the man must be troubled by something annoying. So he tried to speak to him in a gentle tone, "How can I put it? I hope you understand that my duty is to help those who are suffering mentally return to a normal state…- 1.6 K • Completed
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The Caught Fish
Step into a world where secrets are currency and trust is a luxury. A well – dressed man walks into psychologist Yamamoto’s clinic, his face a mask of cold suspicion. Little does Yamamoto know that this encounter will be a web of deception. The man, Mitsuda, unfolds a tale of a hit – and – run, blackmail, and a desperate act of murder. Yamamoto, seeing a chance to profit from Mitsuda’s vulnerability, plays the role of a caring doctor. But as the story unfolds, who is really pulling the strings? Will Yamamoto’s greed lead him into a deadly trap? Dive in to find out!- 692 • 2025/06/24
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- Tom was really amazed. He murmured to himself, "It's really strange that it doesn't feel pain even though its tongue is bleeding non - stop!" "Even if it feels pain, it won't stop licking the blood," Jack said, giving an example. "It's just like some greedy and unrighteous people in the world. They don't care about life and death for small gains and may even lose their own lives." At this time, the wolf was no longer licking rabbit blood but its own blood. The speed of its tongue twitching became…
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- This Wolf and That Wolf After waiting for a long time, a wolf finally appeared in the depths of the dense forest. Wolves have a sensitive sense of smell. It followed the smell of blood and found the "corn cob". The wolf seemed very hungry. First, it tried to pick up the "corn cob" but failed. Then it began to lick the "corn cob" impatiently with its tongue. While licking, its eyes were constantly looking around, vigilantly observing the surroundings. The melted rabbit blood gave off a strong smell…
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