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The Box Sent by the Devil chapter 5

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

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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The Box Sent by the Devil chapter 3

by Helen Hall — The Devil's Temptation Early the next morning, Arthur went to work first. Before leaving home, Norma picked up the two pieces of the business card from the trash can and put them in her pocket. After lunch at the company, Norma found a deserted place and glued the business card back together. She couldn't believe what she was doing. Around 5 p.m., Norma finally dialed Stand's number. "I'm really curious, Mr. Stand." Stand's extremely pleasant voice came from the other end of the phone. "It's quite…
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The Box Sent by the Devil chapter 2

by Helen Hall — After some thought, Norma carefully placed this strange thing on the sofa and then went to the kitchen. At 8 o'clock, the doorbell rang. Norma immediately walked out of the kitchen. Her husband, Arthur, was sitting in the living room. He put down the newspaper and got up to answer the door, but Norma rushed ahead of him. Arthur looked at her in surprise. There stood a short man outside the door. His beady eyes emitted a deep, unfathomable blue glow. "Hello!" the man said. "I'm Mr. Stand." Norma sized…
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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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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 back room on the third floor chapter 1

by Gregory Sandoval — Henry Stubben was born in New York, USA. He holds a Doctor of Literature degree and once won the "Top Ten Best Novelists in New York" award. *The Back Room on the Third Floor* is a work created by Henry in 1997. It is highly dramatic with a tortuous plot, truly an excellent piece. One evening, a young man went door to door ringing the bells. At the twelfth house, after the bell rang, Mrs. Purdy, the landlady, came to open the door. The young man asked if she had a room for rent. Mrs. Purdy said there…
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by Gregory Sandoval — In the bustling city of New York, a young man with a heart full of love embarks on a desperate quest. He scours every corner of the city, from glitzy theaters to seedy music halls, all in search of his beloved Miss Kelly. When he stumbles upon a back room on the third floor, a faint yet unmistakable fragrance of osmanthus fills the air, a scent uniquely hers. Could this be the clue he’s been waiting for? But as he delves deeper, the truth seems to slip through his fingers. What secrets does this room hold? And will he ever find the woman he loves? Read on to uncover the tragic tale.
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At the Mercy of Circumstances chapter 1

by Teresa Chase — It was the day of the boss, Robert's wedding. All the employees of the company came excitedly. The wedding was going smoothly. But just as the bride, Lois, was about to say "I do" to Robert, someone in the guests suddenly shouted, "Wait a minute!" Looking in the direction of the voice, it turned out to be Martin, an employee of the company! Martin stood up from the guest seats and walked step by step towards the bride. His expression was very strange. The muscles on his face twitched, looking like a smile…
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by Teresa Chase — Imagine a wedding day filled with joy and celebration, where the bride is about to say “I do.” But suddenly, an unexpected guest disrupts the ceremony, causing chaos and leaving everyone in shock. This is exactly what happens at Robert’s wedding when Martin, an employee of the company, grabs the bride and confesses his love. The wedding ends abruptly, and Martin is expected to be fired. However, a week later, he returns to the company and is promoted to the department manager. What could have possibly happened? And what does this mean for Martin and the bride, Lois? As the story unfolds, more surprises await, including a second wedding that takes an even more unexpected turn. Join us as we delve into this rollercoaster of a story filled with love, betrayal, and a mysterious illness that could change everything.
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