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  • {{Claim for Compensation}} chapter 5 Cover
    by Christopher Harris The Thank - You Letter Has Arrived Jack had once been in prison for theft. After he was released, he worked in another place. The summer before last year, his father, who he lived with, suddenly suffered from a severe high - blood - pressure attack and was in critical condition. Jack rushed home but unexpectedly encountered a car accident on the way. Then the story of his rescue happened. When Jack returned to the village, the villagers saw his injured leg and asked what had happened. Jack told them…
    Crime • Historical • Literary
  • {{Claim for Compensation}} chapter 4 Cover
    by Christopher Harris I Don't Want Your Money The next morning, the reporter came to Jack with the morning newspaper that carried the report of his deeds. But Jack still refused to come downstairs and insisted on waiting for the witnesses to appear. At noon, an old lady really came to testify. As soon as the old lady saw Jack, who looked haggard, she said tearfully, "Yes, it's this young man! It was him who saved the whole bus of people!" As she spoke, she took out a handkerchief from her inner pocket, unfolded it, and…
    Crime • Historical • Literary
  • {{Claim for Compensation}} chapter 3 Cover
    by Christopher Harris Waiting for Evidence on the Roof Mr. Smith understood. So Jack wanted to extort some money to go back and treat his father! He walked over and saw that Jack's eyes were fixed on a striking news headline: A migrant worker threatened to jump off a building to get his unpaid wages, and the wages were finally settled. After a while, Jack's eyes lit up. He stood up suddenly and shouted excitedly, "I've got it! I have a way!" Then he left in a hurry. Mr. Smith shook his head. "Crazy!" It was getting a bit…
    Crime • Historical • Literary
  • {{Claim for Compensation}} chapter 2 Cover
    by Christopher Harris Give Me an Explanation Mr. Smith quickly came up with a plan after assessing the situation. He exaggeratedly slapped his head. "Oh, I remember! There was indeed an accident, and I rushed to the scene immediately after it happened. But... young man, I have no impression at all of you saving people while injured!" "How could this be!" Jack said unwillingly, trying to remind him. "Please recall. When I was saving people, my right leg was cut by a big piece of glass. The blood soaked my trouser leg. You…
    Crime • Historical • Literary
  • {{Claim for Compensation}} chapter 1 Cover
    by Christopher Harris Do You Still Recognize Me? One evening in the depth of winter, an old man named Mr. Smith, the manager of a long - distance passenger transport company in New York, was about to leave the office. Suddenly, there came several heavy knocks on the door. Then a young man limped in, bringing in a gust of cold wind. He looked furious and headed straight for Mr. Smith's desk. Mr. Smith was secretly startled. Judging from the young man's manner, he probably came to pick a fight. Strangely enough, when the…
    Crime • Historical • Literary
  • {{Claim for Compensation}} Cover
    by Christopher Harris In the frigid winter evening, as Mr. Smith, a long – distance passenger transport company manager in New York, is about to leave the office, a limping young man bursts in, his face full of fury. “Do you still recognize me?” the young man asks, his voice trembling with a mix of anger and expectation. Mr. Smith is puzzled. Who is this young man? Why does he seem so familiar? As the truth unfolds, a web of forgotten promises, misunderstandings, and desperate pleas for justice emerges. What will happen next? Will the young man get the explanation he so desperately seeks? Dive into this heart – wrenching tale to find out.
    Crime • Historical • Literary
  • Happy holidays, Mom! chapter 3 Cover
    by Sergio Brewer The Gift Early on Mother's Day, Amy left quietly after leaving a note. She said she was grateful to her sisters, but her mom didn't need these things. Her home was in a remote area with bad roads, so they didn't need to go. The girls in the dorm were a bit disappointed after reading the note. After a discussion, they decided to go anyway. They knew the address, and they could also enjoy the rural scenery on the way. They set off right away. They quickly got on the bus, got off at the town where…
  • Happy holidays, Mom! chapter 2 Cover
    by Sergio Brewer Selling Books The next day was Saturday. Amy got up very early. She carried the big carton full of books to the city's cultural square. She found a spot, took out the books one by one, and started shouting, "Five dollars each!" Many people were in the square. From time to time, someone would stop to take a look, but then shake their heads and leave. The whole morning passed quickly, and she hadn't sold a single book. In the afternoon, the number of people in the square gradually decreased. Amy hadn't…
  • Happy holidays, Mom! chapter 1 Cover
    by Sergio Brewer {{Wish Mother's Day was just two days away. After the evening self - study, several girls in a dormitory at a high school in the city started chatting. A girl named Lily asked, "What gifts are you going to give your moms on Mother's Day?" Without waiting for others to answer, she said proudly, "My mom has the most beautiful hands. I'm going to buy her an emerald ring!" Then, everyone started chatting animatedly. Some said they would give their moms a set of cosmetics, some said they would give a…
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    by Sergio Brewer Mother’s Day is just around the corner, and in a high – school dormitory, the air is filled with excitement as girls chat about the lavish gifts they’ll give their moms. Emerald rings, cosmetics, necklaces – the ideas are flowing. But amidst this chatter, Amy’s heart is heavy. Her mom’s rough, cracked hands haunt her, and all she wants is to buy a simple tube of hand cream. However, money is scarce. What lengths will she go to fulfill this wish? And what unexpected twists await her on this journey to show love for her mom? Dive into this touching story to find out.
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