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A Section of Hollow Wood

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.
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A Section of Hollow Wood chapter 1

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…
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A Section of Hollow Wood chapter 2

by Ronald Dominguez — Facing this unexpected fortune, everyone's faces turned red with excitement, and the atmosphere in the kitchen became even more lively. Tom distributed the gold bars to the other six people, three for each, and kept four for himself. Everyone agreed with this distribution. After dividing the gold bars, they began to look forward to a better future. According to the market price, one gram of gold was one hundred and fifty dollars. Each person had one thousand five hundred grams, which was equivalent to…
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A Section of Hollow Wood chapter 3

by Ronald Dominguez — The others quickly smiled apologetically and dragged Tom out to prevent him from saying more offensive things. The group was still not willing to accept this result, so they went to several other gold shops for appraisals. Finally, they were sure that the gold bar was indeed fake. On the way home, Tom and his friends were dejected and walked with heavy steps. Just as they were about to reach home, Tom, the only one with a mobile phone, received a call from his wife. His wife quietly told them not to go…
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An Old Grudge

by Timothy Dudley — In the quiet Grizz Town, a shocking bank robbery unfolds under the cover of night. The bandit mercilessly shoots the money escort and makes off with a staggering $1.5 million. Enter Officers Phil and Hill, tasked with cracking the case. But when they discover the sole eyewitness is their middle – school classmate Tom, whom they’ve long bullied, they think it’ll be a walk in the park. Little do they know, as they pressure Tom and start uncovering evidence, a web of greed and deception will entangle them. Will they find the real culprit? Or will their own dark desires lead them down a path of no return? Read on to find out!
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by Timothy Dudley — Recently, a robbery took place in Grizz Town. Taking advantage of the night, the bandit shot and killed the bank's money escort, snatched $1.5 million, and then fled. Officers Phil and Hill from the town police station were ordered to investigate the case. At the moment, Phil and Hill were interrogating a young man named Tom. Coincidentally, Tom was their middle - school classmate. In middle school, Tom was the butt of their jokes. Once, they even took off his underwear and hung it on the school…
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An Old Grudge chapter 2

by Timothy Dudley — This time, when they learned that Tom was the only eyewitness, Phil and Hill were delighted. They thought, "It won't be difficult to get this coward to testify. Just scare him a bit, and he'll tell us everything." Sure enough, as soon as Tom was brought to the police station, he turned pale with fear. Phil said, "Let me ask you one more time. Did you really not see the bandit pass by the small path in front of your house the night before last?" "Well... I really didn't see him, officer." Hill…
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An Old Grudge chapter 3

by Timothy Dudley — "In this way, the witness is dead, someone takes the blame, and the case can be closed. As for the stolen money, since the criminal is dead, no one will know where he hid it, and we can enjoy this money in peace." "Great idea!" The two immediately agreed on this plan. They were going to return to the police station right away to implement this flawless plan. They first took the money back to their homes and then quickly returned to the police station. Then they brought Jack to the interrogation…
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The Box Sent by the Devil

by Helen Hall — Imagine coming home from work one day to find a mysterious package at your door. Inside is a box with a red button under a locked glass cover and a note saying a Mr. Stand will visit at 8 p.m. When Mr. Stand arrives, he makes an astonishing offer: press the button and get a hundred thousand dollars, but someone in the world will die. Norma and her husband are faced with this devilish temptation. As Norma grapples with the allure of easy money, will she resist or give in? And what unforeseen and tragic consequences await? Dive into this gripping tale to find out.
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The Box Sent by the Devil chapter 1

by Helen Hall — The Mysterious Package After Norma got married, she moved into a low - cost rental house in the northern suburb of the city with her husband. One evening, after work, Norma unexpectedly found a package in front of her door. Inside the package was a square box sealed with tape. Norma picked up the box and took it home. Norma opened the box. There was a small wooden box inside, with a red button inlaid on it. A round glass cover protected the button. Norma tried to lift the glass cover but failed as it…
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