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The Hand Reaching into the Vase

by Katherine Morgan — In a well – known antique – loving and cricket – fighting Midwest city in the US, antique appraiser Jack is in a bind. His son Tom is a gambling – prone delinquent after failing the college entrance exam. Just when Jack is worried about Tom, his friend Mike rushes in, needing $150,000 for his daughter’s kidney transplant. A family – heirloom multicolored flower – butterfly vase worth $2 million seems to be the solution, with a buyer ready. But then, Tom’s cricket jumps into the vase. What will happen next? Will they get the money? And what fate awaits Tom’s hand?
1. The Hand Reaching into the Vase chapter 1
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2. The Hand Reaching into the Vase chapter 2
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The Family Heirloom chapter 3

by Erika Simon — Just as the young man was about to leave, Mr. John still couldn't help being curious and asked, "Your family heirloom has been around for some years, right?" The young man nodded and said, "About sixty - odd years." Mr. John was shocked when he heard this. So he knew the age of this pickaxe. Then why did he spend so much money to renovate it? The young man noticed Mr. John's doubt and then said, "Actually, this pickaxe is very ordinary and not worth much. But its status in my family is really special. My…
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The Family Heirloom chapter 2

by Erika Simon — Afraid that he might be wrong, Mr. John tentatively asked, "What is this thing?" The young man answered quite simply, "A pickaxe!" Mr. John was a bit amused and annoyed. Was he here to cause trouble or really didn't know anything? So he said euphemistically, "To process your pickaxe, at least three procedures are required: first, soak and wash it in water; second, use some chemical agents to remove the rust; third, coat it with a special anti - corrosion material. I think your pickaxe isn't worth much. How…
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The Family Heirloom chapter 1

by Erika Simon — There is an antique shop called "Elegant Scholar's Studio". It not only buys and sells antique calligraphy and paintings but also frames and restores various collections for people. The shop owner, Mr. John, is a retired teacher. He likes this business and has some insights. One morning, Mr. John had just opened the shop when a young man in a jacket riding a bicycle came into the store. He took out a dirty and black - looking thing from his bag and put it on the counter, saying, "Sir, can you remove the…
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Story
The Family Heirloom

by Erika Simon — In the quaint world of antiques, there’s a shop named “Elegant Scholar’s Studio” run by the retired teacher Mr. John. One fateful morning, a young man on a bicycle arrives, presenting a dirty, rust – covered object that looks like a common pickaxe. Why would he bring such a thing to an antique shop for rust removal? And when Mr. John tries to dissuade him, the young man offers a large sum of money. What secrets does this seemingly ordinary pickaxe hold? As the story unfolds, a web of mystery and emotion awaits.
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Take Me Home, Country Roads chapter 2

by David Ramirez — Shival caught a ride. The song "Take Me Home, Country Roads" was playing repeatedly in the car. The sad melody made him feel a pang of sadness. Yes, home was the best. Thinking of his father's dissuasion back then, he felt extremely regretful. But it was too late now. Would his father forgive him? How was his father doing now? After a day - and - night journey, the car finally stopped in the small town. The town was still as quiet and peaceful as it was many years ago when he left home. Shival…
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Take Me Home, Country Roads chapter 1

by David Ramirez — Shival was born in a small town called Goiás. His father, França, was a wealthy farmer. When Shival graduated, his father advised him to apply to the agricultural college so that he could inherit the farm in the future. However, Shival was already tired of the small - town life and believed that big cities were where he should make his mark. Finally, after a big fight with his father, Shival ran away from home and went to the city of Natal. The outside world was both wonderful and full of hardships.…
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Take Me Home, Country Roads

by David Ramirez — In the small town of Goiás, young Shival yearned for the big city, defying his wealthy farmer father’s wishes and running away to Natal. Life there was tough, and he ended up in a theft gang. During the annual carnival, the gang targeted the city museum’s famous paintings. Shival carried out the heist, but just as they were about to succeed, a masked man suddenly appeared and started smashing a painting. Shival shot him dead. Little did he know that this fateful act would lead to a heart – wrenching revelation that would shatter his world. What could this revelation be? Read on to find out this tragic tale.
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Speak openly chapter 3

by Krystal Bennett — The Unclaimed Bonus Strangely enough, "speaking openly" gradually became a habit in the town. At first, Tom was forced into it by Jack, but later, it was hard to back out, so he just went with the flow. Eventually, he found the benefits of it and got used to it. The townspeople spoke openly, and he handled things openly. Their relationship became more harmonious, and things were done transparently. The townspeople supported him more and more, and he felt more and more satisfied with his job as the…
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Speak openly chapter 2

by Krystal Bennett — Sure enough, just one day later, Mike's report was approved. This incident caused a great stir in the town. Some people were skeptical and asked Tom about it. Tom said firmly, "It's true. I admire those who speak openly!" After that, many people in the town started to speak up openly. Whenever they had something to say, they'd wait for Tom to come by and tell him face - to - face, adding, "Think about it. I'm speaking openly." Every time, Tom would be very magnanimous and say, "Since you're…
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