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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
  • Flying as a Butterfly chapter 4 Cover
    by Jason Stewart ### The Falling Butterflies Tom flew carefully around the candle, trying to let the string on his body touch the flame. Sure enough, with a whoosh, the string was burned off. Finally free, Tom was overjoyed and immediately flew to pull Lily over. However, he pulled too hard. When Lily flew over, she passed right over the flame, and her wings touched the fire. A burning smell filled the air, and Lily's body fell and knocked over the candle, which rolled off the table. Tom was extremely shocked. Just as…
    Fantasy • Literary • Romance • Thriller
  • Flying as a Butterfly chapter 3 Cover
    by Jason Stewart As soon as they stepped into the house, the old woman suddenly slammed the door shut. There was no electric light in the house, only a candle on the table was flickering. By the dim candlelight, they found that there were many butterflies in the house, flying in groups and pairs. They couldn't tell which pair was the one that flew in. When the old woman saw them staring at the butterflies, she said, "You're not here to buy more, are you? I only sell one pair to each couple." Tom didn't answer as he was…
    Fantasy • Literary • Romance • Thriller
  • Flying as a Butterfly chapter 2 Cover
    by Jason Stewart ### The Mysterious Cottage In the evening, the group stayed in a wooden cabin. Lily shared a room with a female friend. As soon as she entered the room, she tied the string of the butterfly to the window, and the butterfly started fluttering in the wind. At the same time, Tom was lying in bed, admiring the butterfly tied to the headboard, which was fluttering up and down. Listening to the sound of the flowing water, the voices of people in the cabin, and the rhythmic sound of washing clothes, he felt…
    Fantasy • Literary • Romance • Thriller
  • Flying as a Butterfly chapter 1 Cover
    by Jason Stewart The legend of Liang Shanbo and Zhu Yingtai tells a story of two lovers who transformed into butterflies and stayed together for eternity. If given a chance, would you like to dance among the flowers with your beloved? ### The Strange Vendor Tom and Lily are a young couple deeply in love, and their relationship has reached the stage of marriage. However, after Lily introduced Tom to her parents, they firmly opposed the marriage, believing that Tom was not the right person for their daughter. This…
    Fantasy • Literary • Romance • Thriller
  • Flying as a Butterfly Cover
    by Jason Stewart Imagine a world where love is tested by mysterious forces and ancient legends come to life. Tom and Lily, a young couple deeply in love, are on the verge of marriage but face opposition from Lily’s parents. Seeking respite, they join friends on a trip to a scenic spot. There, they encounter a strange old woman selling seemingly ordinary butterflies. Little do they know that these butterflies will lead them on a terrifying and eye – opening journey. Will their love withstand the trials ahead? Follow Tom and Lily as they step into a world of mystery, danger, and self – discovery.
    Fantasy • Literary • Romance • Thriller
  • An Unforgettable Return chapter 3 Cover
    by Margaret Olson The guard asked warily, "What's in your arms?" Tom stammered and couldn't speak. A look of panic flashed in his eyes. For some reason, the hand clutching his chest trembled even more. The guard shouted sternly, "What's in there? Take it out!" As soon as he finished speaking, Tom turned around and ran. The guard shouted, "There's something wrong!" Then he blew his whistle. Two "radicals" ran out and chased after the guard. They were getting closer and closer to Tom. At this time, a large drainage ditch…
  • An Unforgettable Return chapter 2 Cover
    by Margaret Olson He Knew Who Set the Fire We finished work early today. The teacher told us that we were going to a meeting in the church. When we got there, it was already full of people. Suddenly, I saw Tom standing on the stage in the front, with his arms hanging straight down. A naive thought popped into my head: Could it be that today they specially invited him to tell stories to everyone? The more I thought about it, the more excited I became. At this time, a man on the stage raised his hand and shouted slogans:…
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    by Margaret Olson {{A Never - Heard - Before Good Story In the early 1970s, I was studying at an elementary school in a small American town. That autumn, our school organized us to participate in the autumn harvest on a farm in a remote mountain area. This farm was a "model farm" in the county. Besides us students, there were also laborers recruited from various places. At night, we slept with the laborers on the wooden floor of an old church. On the first night, just as I was about to fall asleep, I heard two people…
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