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  • The Blood – Licking Wolf chapter 2 Cover
    by Alan Newton After listening to Tom's introduction, Jack showed a faint smile and said, "Then I'll tell you a very effective folk remedy - smear the wound with wolf blood soaked in wall paper." Wall paper was easy to find, but where could they find wolf blood? Tom was worried. So, Jack asked him to accompany him to hunt the wolf. The uncle and nephew walked into the snow - covered forest... After choosing a good location, Jack took out the prepared "corn cob" and inserted it into the snow with the tip up. Then…
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  • The Blood – Licking Wolf chapter 1 Cover
    by Alan Newton Humans sometimes hunt wolves not only with hunting tools but also relying on their inborn nature of hating evil... The Magical Folk Remedy A research institute in the United States needed a wolf for anatomical research. After getting approval from the relevant government department, they entrusted the villagers in a small mountain village near Yellowstone National Park to hunt the wolf. The wolf for anatomical research couldn't have any damage to its fur or internal organs. So, it was not an easy…
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  • The Blood – Licking Wolf Cover
    by Alan Newton In the snow – covered Rocky Mountains, a unique hunt is about to unfold. An old hunter named Jack, nearly sixty, takes on the task of hunting a wolf for anatomical research. His weapon? A purplish – red “corn cob” made of a blood – covered triangular scraper. Meanwhile, his nephew Tom arrives, asking for a folk remedy to treat a “neighbor” with a gunshot wound. Jack insists on seeing the patient or getting detailed information. As they venture into the forest to hunt the wolf for the remedy, a series of unexpected events and revelations await. What secrets does Tom hold? And how will this wolf – hunting mission end?
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  • Take a look at who you are chapter 3 Cover
    by Samuel Salazar At this time, Nater said to Gus, "You stay in the false wall for a while. I'll go out to get some fresh air. Be careful not to make any mistakes." As Gus was crawling into the secret room behind the wardrobe, he said proudly, "Don't worry. We've played this double - act many times. Just go out and enjoy the sunshine and fresh air." Nater walked out of the house leisurely, sat on a chair on the lawn, smoked a cigar, enjoyed the fresh air and watched the birds flying freely in the sky. Just then,…
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  • Take a look at who you are chapter 2 Cover
    by Samuel Salazar Gus replied calmly, "Gus." Sheriff Henry gave a sneering laugh and said, "You're really good at pretending. You're not Gus. You're Nater, a wanted criminal who has been on the run for over a year!" Gus smiled slightly, spread his hands and shrugged, saying, "Officer, you must be mistaken. I'm Gus. Nater is my younger brother. I'm his elder brother. We're not the same person." The sheriff looked at him and asked in confusion, "But - how can you look exactly the same as Nater?" Gus burst into…
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  • Take a look at who you are chapter 1 Cover
    by Samuel Salazar Gus was a new resident in the small town. Although he was usually taciturn and seldom interacted with other people in the town, he was kind - hearted and always wore a smiling face, looking like a real gentleman. One day, more than a dozen policemen armed to the teeth suddenly appeared in the town and surrounded Gus's residential building. A policeman held a megaphone and shouted inside, "People in the house, put your hands on your heads and come out of the house for inspection!" As soon as the…
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  • Take a look at who you are Cover
    by Samuel Salazar In a quiet small town, a seemingly gentle and kind – hearted new resident named Gus lives a low – key life. But one day, more than a dozen heavily – armed policemen suddenly surround his house. The sheriff claims Gus is Nater, a wanted criminal on the run for over a year. Gus calmly insists he’s just Nater’s law – abiding elder brother. After a fingerprint check, the police seem to believe him and leave. However, things take a wild turn. What secrets are hidden behind Gus’s calm facade? And will the police really be fooled so easily? Dive in to uncover the thrilling truth!
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  • Replace the hostage with a blind person chapter 3 Cover
    by Dominique Patrick ### Blind but Wise John had long planned the details of collecting the money. He sent Jones and Gurita to pick up the money. After they left, John brought some food and wine, put them on the table, unlocked George's handcuffs, and smiled sinisterly: "Young man, have something to eat - this is your last meal." George's face changed drastically. He stared at John with his empty eye sockets and pointed at him, saying, "You're going back on your word? Do you want to kill me?" "Your father doesn't know…
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  • Replace the hostage with a blind person chapter 2 Cover
    by Dominique Patrick John was almost furious. When he planned the kidnapping, he knew Evel was in poor health, but he didn't expect the little girl to have such a strange disease that could kill her at any time. He told Jones to comfort Evel well and then quickly went to check the computer. Smith had sent a second email: "Six million dollars is no problem, but it's difficult to get old - fashioned banknotes. I need time to collect them. However, I'm worried about my daughter's illness. Please promise me to exchange me for my…
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  • Replace the hostage with a blind person chapter 1 Cover
    by Dominique Patrick ### Premeditated Smith is the boss of a company. Twelve years ago, his five-year-old son, George, accidentally stabbed his eyes while playing and went blind. To help George become independent, Smith sent him to the best blind school in the United States, located in New York. Five years ago, his wife gave birth to a daughter named Evel. However, Evel was diagnosed with severe diabetes from a young age. Yesterday, Smith's wife went to New York to pick up George, while Smith stayed at home to handle the…
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