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  • The Fragrance of a Daughter chapter 2 Cover
    by Sabrina Wilkerson When saying goodbye, everyone told Amy's dad to buy his daughter some nice clothes and delicious food and to pay attention to her recuperation. Amy's dad didn't expect the hospital to be so kind. He was so excited that his eyes were filled with tears. He smiled like a child and kept babbling many words of thanks. Then, he held his daughter's hand and happily left the hospital. You know, Amy's dad really listened to the doctors and nurses. As soon as they walked out of the hospital gate, he wanted to buy…
  • The Fragrance of a Daughter chapter 1 Cover
    by Sabrina Wilkerson Amy is a rural girl. She is fourteen years old this year. Due to illness, she was admitted to the county - level hospital in a small town in the United States. In just a few days, it cost several thousand dollars. Amy didn't know what illness she had. She asked the doctor, and the doctor said she had a severe cold and was a bit anemic. She didn't believe it. How could a cold cost so much money? She asked her dad, and he said the same thing. One day, her dad went back home to raise money again. Her aunt…
  • Replace the hostage with a blind person Cover
    by Dominique Patrick In the quiet life of a prosperous family, a storm is brewing. Smith, a company boss, has faced his share of family trials with a blind son and a diabetic daughter. But one fateful day, while he’s dealing with a sudden internet outage, a sinister plot unfolds. John, a former employee with a grudge, hatches a plan to kidnap Smith’s little girl. As the innocent Evel is snatched away, a high – stakes game of ransom and danger begins. What will Smith do to save his daughter? And what unexpected twists await in this tale of revenge and resilience?
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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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  • Unauthorized Entry Cover
    by Rebecca Moreno Imagine an ordinary night, with nothing out of the ordinary on the horizon. A boxing fan has his dinner early, brews a pot of tea, and settles on the sofa, eagerly awaiting the highly – anticipated battle of the century between Mike Tyson and Evander Holyfield on TV. But just as the excitement is about to reach its peak, a knock on the door shatters the calm. A stranger barges in, claiming to be a fugitive murderer. What will happen next? Will the fan miss the fight to deal with this unexpected guest? Or will he find a way to balance the thrilling boxing match and the dangerous situation at hand? Dive into this story to find out!
    Crime • Humor • Literary • Thriller
  • Unauthorized Entry chapter 4 Cover
    by Rebecca Moreno The TV signal came back, and the fight continued. In this round, Tyson was hit by a combination of punches and staggered. Fortunately, the ropes saved him from falling. Just then, the round ended. The stranger stood up, looked at the clock on the wall again, and said, "Now you can call the police. But it's 9:20 now, which means I've been here for an hour and ten minutes. If you call the police now, aren't you suspected of harboring a murderer? Think about it. A murderer has been in your house for so long,…
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  • Unauthorized Entry chapter 3 Cover
    by Rebecca Moreno My attention was fully focused on the TV. Seeing that I didn't say a word, the stranger spoke again, "Don't ignore me. Maybe I can make you rich. I've changed my mind. I don't want to run anymore. I'm fed up with this terrifying life on the run. The police in our city have offered a $10,000 reward for my capture. After you've fed me, you can call the police and get that $10,000. You must have a phone here. Just press a few numbers and you're done." I gradually remembered. This man in front of me was the…
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  • Unauthorized Entry chapter 2 Cover
    by Rebecca Moreno I had my dinner early, boiled some water, brewed a pot of tea, and comfortably settled on the sofa, waiting for the start of this battle of the century. Just then, someone knocked on the door. This made me frustrated. I didn't welcome anyone at this time. But the knocking continued, so I reluctantly went to open the door. It was a stranger. Without my permission, he walked in like an old friend. I asked, "Who are you looking for? You've got the wrong door. I don't know you. Please leave." The man didn't…
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