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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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The Cannibalistic Smile

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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It has nothing to do with money. chapter 2

by Johnny David — "Do you have anything else?" Sarah asked half - angrily and half - mockingly. Who would have thought that the old man mumbled, "Yes, yes..." He felt around in his arms and really took out another certificate of deposit, also asking to change it to a three - month fixed - term deposit. Sarah took the certificate of deposit and glanced at it. Wow! This one was even more exaggerated. There was only $300 on it. She couldn't help but mutter, "Really, with only a few hundred dollars in total, why make such a…
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It has nothing to do with money. chapter 1

by Johnny David — Sarah is a junior clerk at a local savings bank in New York. A few days ago, the bank raised the deposit interest rate by 0.27 percentage points. Those retired old folks all came out. Some transferred their previous certificates of deposit, and some brought the little spare money at home to open new accounts. One day, Sarah had been busy for a whole morning. She looked at her watch: it was 12:40. It was time to have lunch. Just as she was about to stand up, unfortunately, an old man in a plain - cloth…
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It has nothing to do with money.

by Johnny David — In the bustling city of New York, at a local savings bank, a young junior clerk named Sarah is about to experience a day that will turn her world upside down. With the bank raising the deposit interest rate, a flood of retired folks has descended upon the bank. One fateful lunch – time, an old man in a plain – cloth suit walks in with a small – amount certificate of deposit. Sarah, already hungry and impatient, can’t help but get annoyed as the old man keeps pulling out more and more tiny – amount deposits. But little does she know, this seemingly ordinary old man holds a huge surprise that will make her realize how wrong her initial judgment was. What could that surprise be? Keep reading to find out!
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When the palm chapter 3

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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When the palm chapter 2

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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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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