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The Thief’s Dilemma

by Michael Kennedy — Imagine a thief breaking into a house, expecting an easy haul. Little does he know, this seemingly ordinary abode holds a series of surprises that will shake his very core. As he rummages through drawers and stumbles upon notes left by the disabled homeowners, each message challenges his values and actions. With the threat of a leaking gas pipeline and a locked – in situation, will this thief choose the path of darkness or find the light of redemption? Dive into this gripping tale of a thief’s encounter with conscience and the power of a second chance.
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The Thief’s Dilemma chapter 5

by Michael Kennedy — The owner of this house has no hands or feet but has a conscience and a sense of caution. If any burglars break in, please bring an urn with you, or have someone fix the natural gas pipeline before you enter. May God be witness. Amen! Pocket Cleaner:浪子回头 (Here we keep the Chinese name "浪子回头" as it's a proper name in the context, and can be understood as "The Returning Prodigal" in English…
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by Michael Kennedy — A person who makes a living on the radio with his mouth The thief was shocked for a moment. He sniffed and really smelled a strong strange odor. He got scared and tried to open the doors and windows, but it was all in vain. Then, his body suddenly went limp. The room was dark. While regretting, he felt as if there was a bright light flickering in his heart. He gritted his teeth and asked himself, "Why can't a person with a healthy body choose another path?" The strong desire to survive made the thief…
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The Thief’s Dilemma chapter 3

by Michael Kennedy — Mr. Thief, there's a secret in this letter. Please make sure to read it through. You might be the first or the last person to enter this house. My natural gas pipeline is old and leaking. You can just lie on the sofa and it'll all be over. Let me tell you, I've set up a secret mechanism. Don't think that I can't do this just because I've lost my hands. My mouth and feet are as dexterous as machines. Let me tell you, you won't be able to open any of the doors or windows! If you're just a thief out of…
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The Thief’s Dilemma chapter 2

by Michael Kennedy — This is a pair of leather shoes I bought with the money I saved from guarding the door for others. If you have a disabled foot and no job, you can wear these shoes and try your luck on the street. If you just don't have a job, you can also take them and continue your thieving, but your path will get narrower and narrower. A person with a prosthetic left foot After reading the note, the thief immediately withdrew his hand as if he had been burned. "Damn it, this guy is so vicious! Are you cursing me…
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The Thief’s Dilemma chapter 1

by Michael Kennedy — A thief boldly pried open the rusty door, entered the house, closed the door tightly, and pried open the drawer. He found two fifty - dollar bills. He picked up the money, and there was a note underneath, which read: If you're in the same situation as me, you can take these $100. If you still have one hand, please leave $50 for me so that I can use it to register at an employment agency when I'm unemployed. If you're a thief with all your limbs intact, please use your "third hand" to take out your…
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{{Claim for Compensation}}

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.
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{{Claim for Compensation}} chapter 5

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…
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{{Claim for Compensation}} chapter 4

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…
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{{Claim for Compensation}} chapter 3

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…
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