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  • The Last Piece of the Puzzle chapter 2 Cover
    by Antonio Aguilar The young man who had just robbed the money had reached the street corner. As Tom chased after him, he glanced at his watch. As soon as it struck twelve, the young man in front suddenly stopped, bent down, and his hands and feet twitched. He looked very painful. On his face, there was an extreme look of horror, as if the sky was falling. Then, his right hand suddenly broke off, and blood gushed out. At this time, Tom had caught up with the young man. Before the young man could say a word, there was a loud…
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  • The Last Piece of the Puzzle chapter 1 Cover
    by Antonio Aguilar Tom opened a small store selling children's toys. Due to the limited variety of toys he stocked, the business wasn't going well. Recently, his son, Tim, who was in primary school, told him that a star puzzle game had become popular on campus. The jumbled hard - paper pieces had pictures of stars on them. When put together, they formed a complete star image, and they were coated with fluorescent powder, which made them glow at night. During their free time, students loved to play with these puzzles. So, Tom…
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  • The Last Piece of the Puzzle Cover
    by Antonio Aguilar Have you ever wondered what would happen if a simple children’s puzzle held a terrifying and mysterious power? David, a small – store owner selling children’s toys, is about to be plunged into a world of horror and moral dilemmas. After his son tells him about a popular star puzzle game, he starts selling them. But when he discovers the strange effects of blank puzzles, his life takes a nightmarish turn. From his son’s near – death experience to a robber’s gruesome end, and now his own desperate race against time to complete a puzzle of himself. What secrets do these puzzles hold? Will David survive this terrifying ordeal? Read on to find out.
    Crime • Fantasy • Horror • Thriller
  • The Hand Reaching into the Vase chapter 4 Cover
    by Katherine Morgan I Don't Want to Lose My Hand Tom thought about his bleak future and the easily - obtained $1 million. With tears in his eyes and gritted teeth, he nodded. Mr. Brown immediately wrote two agreements. The content was that Tom voluntarily agreed to have his right hand cut off, and he and Mike would each pay $500,000 as compensation. After writing, Mike went into the kitchen. They could hear the sound of him sharpening a knife for a while. Then he came out with a shiny kitchen knife. He found a bottle of…
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  • The Hand Reaching into the Vase chapter 3 Cover
    by Katherine Morgan Tom estimated that his father would be back soon. Once his father came back and saw the annoying cricket in the $2 - million vase, he would definitely scold him. In a hurry, Tom reached his hand into the mouth of the vase again. But he still couldn't get his hand in all the way. He took a breath, calmed himself down, gritted his teeth, and suddenly thrust his hand into the vase. His palm ached sharply, but his hand finally went in. He swiped his five fingers and caught the cricket. Then he quickly tried to…
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  • The Hand Reaching into the Vase chapter 2 Cover
    by Katherine Morgan Time passed by second by second. Tom's heart was pounding. Just then, the cricket gave a little jump and actually jumped into the vase. Tom felt a bit relieved and thought, "Now let's see where you can run!" He wrapped his left arm around the vase and reached his right hand into the mouth of the vase. But he found that the mouth of the vase was a bit small. He could only insert half of his hand. So Tom put the cricket jar against the mouth of the vase and turned the vase upside down, shaking it hard,…
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  • The Hand Reaching into the Vase chapter 1 Cover
    by Katherine Morgan This Vase Is Worth $2 Million There is an old city in the Midwest of the United States. It's not big, but it's quite famous. Firstly, there are many people into antique collection here. Secondly, there are a lot of people who are fond of cricket - fighting. Thirdly, there is a nationally - known antique appraiser named Jack. Jack is an outgoing and cheerful person, but recently he often frowns and looks worried. All this is because of his son, Tom. Since Jack's wife passed away, he has indulged Tom…
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  • The Hand Reaching into the Vase Cover
    by Katherine Morgan In a well – known antique – loving and cricket – fighting Midwest city in the US, antique appraiser Jack is in a bind. His son Tom is a gambling – prone delinquent after failing the college entrance exam. Just when Jack is worried about Tom, his friend Mike rushes in, needing $150,000 for his daughter’s kidney transplant. A family – heirloom multicolored flower – butterfly vase worth $2 million seems to be the solution, with a buyer ready. But then, Tom’s cricket jumps into the vase. What will happen next? Will they get the money? And what fate awaits Tom’s hand?
    Crime • Humor • Literary
  • The Box Sent by the Devil chapter 5 Cover
    by Helen Hall The Price of Evil There was no reaction. Nothing magical happened. Norma threw the button into the trash can, quickly changed her clothes and went to work. In the evening, when Norma got home and was frying pork chops in the pan, the phone rang suddenly. "Is this Mrs. Lewis? This is Lenox Hospital in New York. Your husband was pushed in front of a train by the crowded passengers on the subway on his way home from work. The train hadn't stopped yet... We're very sorry. It was too late when he was…
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  • The Box Sent by the Devil chapter 4 Cover
    by Helen Hall A matter of time? Norma sneered slightly. It seemed her husband wouldn't agree with her. She had to come up with another plan. Thinking of this, she reached out and hugged Arthur. "Don't be angry, dear. I'm just talking." Another morning, after breakfast, Arthur went to work, while Norma stayed at home. She was determined to try that magical button. If it really worked, why go to work? If it didn't, at most she'd be late and lose three dollars in salary. Norma opened the box, took out the key from…
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