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Land Speculation

by Meredith Wilson — Have you ever had a once – in – a – lifetime opportunity to turn a small investment into a fortune? John, an antique collector with a penchant for scouring the countryside, thought he did. One day at the New York antique market, he snagged a jade token at a bargain. But then, a young man named Tom appeared, desperate to buy it at an exorbitant price. After learning Tom’s sob – story, John sold it. Little did he know this was just the start of a wild ride. Soon, a seemingly innocent exchange offer would lead to a shocking revelation that would shatter his world. Dive in to discover how John’s greed leads him down a treacherous path!
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by Meredith Wilson — From then on, John actively befriended Tom. He often invited Tom to his home, showing him his collection, hoping to get some more benefits from this wealthy young man. Tom, on the other hand, seemed to gradually develop an interest in collecting. Every time John showed him an item, Tom would praise it and gently stroke it, looking extremely fond of it. At such moments, John would be so proud that he could hardly contain himself. He couldn't help but tell Tom how he had "scoured the countryside" to find…
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by Meredith Wilson — John had a passion for collecting antiques. He was always on the move, spending his free time exploring remote rural areas in the United States, searching for treasures he loved. This hobby was often referred to as "scouring the countryside" in the collector's circle. Over the decades, through this method, John had amassed more than three hundred pieces of collectibles. Among them, a gold - inlaid copper incense burner worth seven figures was his most prized possession. Gradually, he gained a reputation in…
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It’ll keep rising tomorrow.

by Andrew Moore — In a small, seemingly sleepy village in the United States, a bombshell news rocks the community. The planned construction of a highway is about to transform this quiet place into a political battlefield. Suddenly, multiple candidates emerge, vying for the coveted position of village mayor and the lucrative deputy supervisor role for the highway section. With two final candidates, Tom and Jack, in the running, the balance of power lies in the hands of old Mr. Brown and his six crucial votes. As the election looms, a high – stakes game of negotiation and greed unfolds. But what will happen when the unexpected occurs on the day of the election? Dive into this tale of political intrigue and shattered dreams.
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by Andrew Moore — Mr. Brown immediately regretted his decision. He thought that if he had asked for five thousand dollars, Jack might have still agreed. He realized that the value of the votes was likely to increase. He couldn't accept the money now, or the price would stop rising. He planned to give Tom a hint the next day. So he pushed the money back to Jack and said repeatedly, "Let's talk. On the day of the election, it's a cash - for - votes deal. I keep my word." "Deal!" Jack put the money back in his pocket and…
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It’ll keep rising tomorrow. chapter 1

by Andrew Moore — There's a small village in the United States where votes are as volatile as stocks in big cities. One can only hope that such a strange thing only happens in stories... A piece of news spread like wildfire through the quiet and remote village of River North. The planned construction of a highway was about to turn this once - sleepy place into a hotbed of political activity. Overnight, six or seven people announced their candidacy for the position of village mayor, which also came with the lucrative role…
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The Sixth Iron Chest

by Eric Marshall — Imagine going from being an unemployed pauper to suddenly owning a luxurious villa. That’s exactly what happens to Jules when he spots a house – selling notice in the newspaper. With his surname Osgood and a half – cut white handkerchief passed down by his father, he takes a chance and lands the villa. But the story doesn’t end there. After a bit of exploration, he stumbles upon a secret chamber filled with iron boxes. What treasures lie inside? And why are there such strange conditions in the contract? As Jules delves deeper, a web of mystery, inheritance, and conspiracy begins to unfold.
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by Eric Marshall — A Long - Planned Conspiracy Five days later, the workers cleared the secret chamber, which had become a pile of ruins, and carried out Jules' body. After investigation, the local police finally concluded that Jules' death was due to the sudden collapse of the dilapidated secret chamber. It was purely an accident. Meanwhile, in another room of the villa, Lawyer Frans was interrogating Dade Hall. Hall got impatient and stood up, shouting, "Alright, Mr. Frans, don't you want to know the truth? I'll tell…
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by Eric Marshall — The Invaluable Inheritance Frans led Jules to the study on the first floor. While sipping coffee, he told Jules a long - standing and legendary story: The first owner of this villa, Count Hall, was the son - in - law of the king. His status and position were extremely prominent at that time. However, one time, in a place of entertainment, he met the young and beautiful dancer, Miss Osgood. They fell in love at first sight and soon became a couple. Under the circumstances at that time, they could only…
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by Eric Marshall — The Accidentally Discovered Secret Chamber Jules found a good bottle of wine in the villa's cellar. After drinking it and feeling a bit tipsy, he started to explore the villa. In a large bedroom on the second floor, he saw a huge portrait hanging in the middle of the room. It was a painting of an 18th - century general. Jules remembered that Frans had once said that the man in the painting was Count Hall, who had built this villa back then and was also the first owner of the villa. Jules felt that…
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