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by Cynthia Shaw — ### Reunion of Brothers One day, an old man who is taking a walk on the street in Denver stands in front of Jack's shop. He stares at the "Reliance Pawnshop" sign for a long time and then walks into the shop. This old man is in his seventies, with a healthy complexion and full of energy. The man following him is nearly sixty, still very strong, and walks with a purpose. The old man looks at Jack in the shop with excitement and shouts, "Jack, it's you, Jack! Don't you recognize me after twenty years…
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by Cynthia Shaw — ### Fleeing to Denver After Bucktooth leaves, Jack can't recover for a long time. The group of onlookers, who were like wooden chickens, only come to their senses after Bucktooth is out of sight and start to talk animatedly. A former intellectual named Robert approaches Jack and says, "Mr. Thompson, I'm afraid your bad luck has arrived. Didn't you recognize that man just now?" Jack looks blankly at Robert. Robert pauses for a moment and says, "This Bucktooth is none other than the once - notorious…
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When the palm chapter 1

by Cynthia Shaw — The loyalty and friendship in troubled times are truly heart - wrenching... ### A Sudden Storm The story takes place in the early days of a chaotic era in the United States. It's the dog - days of summer again. One noon, the business at the Reliance Pawnshop in New York City is very slow. The owner, Jack Thompson, is wiping the sweat off his forehead. Suddenly, he remembers that his sworn brother, Tom Wilson, has been away from New York for more than three months. He wonders how Tom is doing. Just as…
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by Cynthia Shaw — In the sweltering heat of a chaotic era in the United States, the Reliance Pawnshop in New York City seems quiet. But a sudden storm is about to break. A man with a terrifying appearance walks in and cuts off his own hand to pawn it! The shop – owner, Jack Thompson, is thrown into a world of trouble. As the three – month pawn period nears, Jack flees to Denver with his family, carrying a porcelain jar that might be his doom. Twenty years later, when he finally restarts his pawnshop, a fateful reunion unfolds. What secrets are hidden in that jar? And how will this long – awaited meeting change Jack’s life? Dive in to uncover the astonishing truth!
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The Place of Love chapter 3

by Rachel Poole — Officer Tom, it was you who sent me to prison. Three years later, no, from today on, I'll behave well and strive for an early release. I hope you can come to pick me up from prison as my brother - in - law! With deep respect, Jack After reading it, Amy pretended not to understand and asked, "Why didn't you tear up this nonsense letter?" "Because... I love you!" "Why did you reject me before?" "I'm in this line of work, and I have to put my love in the right place." Amy stood up and threw…
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by Rachel Poole — Amy couldn't fall asleep. She didn't know how many years her brother would be sentenced to and whether he could still go to school in the future. She thought of Officer Tom. Tom was an honest and righteous man. Just the fact that he helped her get back the $70,000 she was cheated out of was worth repaying. It was quite common to give a red - envelope as a gift these days. Moreover, her brother's case was still in his hands. Also, out of a莫名 sense of jealousy, she wanted to see Officer Tom's home and…
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by Rachel Poole — Pretty Amy got involved with Police Officer Tom. Amy主动 invited Tom to meet at the Breeze Coffee House. The candlelight was flickering softly, and the romantic music was playing. Amy blushed shyly, while Tom gazed at her leisurely, smiling silently. Amy summoned up her courage and said, "I... I think I've fallen in love with you." After saying that, she looked up at Tom, with a sincere look on her face. "Sorry, I can't accept your feelings," Tom said, putting away his smile and looking…
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by Rachel Poole — In the soft glow of the Breeze Coffee House, Amy summoned her courage to confess her love to Police Officer Tom, only to be met with a firm rejection. Little did she know, this refusal was just the start of a complex and emotional journey. Amy’s younger brother Jack had embezzled public funds, and Tom was the officer handling the case. As Amy tried to save her brother, she got closer to Tom, experiencing a whirlwind of emotions from hope to despair. What will happen next? Will Amy’s brother get a lighter sentence? And what’s the real reason behind Tom’s initial coldness? Dive into this touching story to find out.
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The Cannibalistic Smile chapter 1

by Jacob Carpenter — In a residential building in New York, an elderly couple, both retired factory workers, lived on the second floor. They had no children, but their life was still manageable. Recently, they encountered a strange thing: the man next door actually smiled at them! Since the couple moved into this building, they had never seen the man next door smile. This man had a dark complexion, always looked serious, and held his head high, which made him seem like a person of high status. Once, the old lady couldn't…
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by Jacob Carpenter — In a New York residential building, an elderly retired factory – worker couple lives on the second floor. Their neighbor, a dark – faced man, has always been serious and expressionless. But one day, he suddenly smiles at the old man. Then, he invites them to his son’s wedding. After the event, he goes back to his poker – faced self. Later, he smiles again to invite them to his grandson’s one – month party. Each time, the couple has to spend a large sum of money. Now, the dark – faced man starts smiling at them for three consecutive days. What new invitation awaits? And how will the already financially – strained couple cope? The answer might shock you!
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