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Those Who Broke the Rules chapter 2

by Stephanie Gonzalez — The Magical Beggar Many days passed. David's money in his pocket was getting less and less. He had no choice but to move to the cheapest motel and only eat two meals of bread every day. One day, he counted the money on him and found that he only had more than fifty dollars left. He felt very sad and thought that instead of suffering like this every day, he might as well spend the money happily and then figure out a way. With this in mind, he went out. David wrapped his coat tightly and walked into a…
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Those Who Broke the Rules chapter 1

by Stephanie Gonzalez — Unexpected Encounter One day, truck driver David received a dispatch from his company to transport a batch of mobile phones to a neighboring state. After a day and night of driving, he finally reached his destination. It was a bustling city, and David was unfamiliar with the area. Afraid of taking a wrong turn, he parked his truck in a parking lot and called the recipient, asking them to come and lead the way. The recipient said they would immediately send someone and a vehicle to unload the goods on -…
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by Stephanie Gonzalez — Truck driver Tom embarks on a routine delivery, little knowing it will turn his world upside down. After reaching an unfamiliar city, he unexpectedly runs into Jack, a man he saved from hooligans two years ago. Their joyous reunion quickly takes a dark turn when the truck’s precious cargo of mobile phones vanishes. Tom is left in a desperate situation, facing the wrath of his company. But then, an old beggar claiming to be “Brother Ma” appears, offering a glimmer of hope. What secrets lie behind this mysterious “Brother Ma”? And will Tom ever get his life back on track? Dive into this thrilling tale of betrayal, redemption, and unexpected twists.
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The Wealth in the Old Well chapter 3

by Shawn Barnett — Old Tom explained with a mixture of regret and shame that after David's death, he couldn't stand the torture of his conscience, so he anonymously reported Jack. After the case was exposed, he was a little involved and was fired from his job. Later, Jack tried to reduce his own guilt by shifting the blame to the dead David, saying that David had dragged him into corruption and that most of the money had been taken by David. So the case became a mystery again. The more Old Tom talked, the more guilty he…
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The Wealth in the Old Well chapter 2

by Shawn Barnett — Jim frowned, snorted, and walked away with a cigarette in his mouth... The people around the well gradually left, but Linda's heart couldn't calm down. She dusted off the mud on her body and walked straight to Old Tom's house. When she opened the door, the argument inside suddenly stopped. At the dining table, Old Tom was holding a cup of coffee and lowering his head, while Jim was squinting and smoking. The two of them were staring at each other. Linda got straight to the point. "Old Tom, don't be…
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by Shawn Barnett — Old Tom is the head of the villagers in a small town called Rockdale. Being the head here is no easy job. You see, there are two major family names in this town, the Johnsons and the Smiths. These two families are always competing with each other, and poor Old Tom, being from a small family, gets caught in the middle and suffers from both sides! Lately, he's been going out early and coming back late, avoiding everyone. No one knows what he's been up to. One day, before dawn, Old Tom slipped out of his…
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by Shawn Barnett — In the small town of Rockdale, a long – standing feud between the Johnsons and the Smiths has turned life into a constant tug – of – war for poor Old Tom, the village head. Amid a severe drought and a water – shortage crisis, the simple task of cleaning the well has become a battleground. Enter Linda Johnson, a widow struggling to raise her son and pay for his college tuition. When she bids for the well – cleaning job, little does she know that a hidden surprise awaits at the bottom of the well. And what unfolds after that? A discovery that will shatter long – held secrets and change the town’s dynamics forever. Dive in to uncover this thrilling tale of mystery, guilt, and redemption!
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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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The Thief’s Dilemma chapter 4

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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