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The Game of Death chapter 2

by Lucas Peters — "That's right, it's him!" "Do you think he's still alive?" "I'm sure he's alive!" "That's probably impossible," Captain Johnson closed his notebook. "When we found this man, he looked dead. There was no pulse, and his breathing had stopped. The doctor just examined him and confirmed his death. The cause of death was a heart attack. His body is now in the morgue, waiting to be cremated - so your worry is unfounded. Go home and have a good rest..." What? In the morgue, waiting to be cremated? Tom was…
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When the palm

by Cynthia Shaw — In the sweltering heat of a chaotic era in the United States, the Reliance Pawnshop in New York City seems quiet. But a sudden storm is about to break. A man with a terrifying appearance walks in and cuts off his own hand to pawn it! The shop – owner, Jack Thompson, is thrown into a world of trouble. As the three – month pawn period nears, Jack flees to Denver with his family, carrying a porcelain jar that might be his doom. Twenty years later, when he finally restarts his pawnshop, a fateful reunion unfolds. What secrets are hidden in that jar? And how will this long – awaited meeting change Jack’s life? Dive in to uncover the astonishing truth!
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The Game of Death

by Lucas Peters — Imagine losing your job, then having a heated argument with your wife and storming out in a fit of rage. That’s exactly what happened to Tom. As he wandered aimlessly, he stumbled upon a man who seemed to have collapsed in an alley. Beside the man was a half – open password – protected suitcase filled with dazzling jewelry. Temptation got the better of him, and he snatched the suitcase and ran. But what if the man wasn’t actually dead? And what would happen when the police got involved? A thrilling and morally – charged tale is about to unfold.
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A Decent Life chapter 1

by Danielle Mcguire — This story is adapted from the novel of the same name by P. E. Nickodette of the United States. One day, Hyman called the head of a company named Strey, hoping to get a job from him. But Strey coldly refused him. Seeing that he was on the verge of destitution, he made up his mind to withdraw all his savings from the bank: $167.30. Holding the thin stack of money, he shook his head helplessly. Walking on a deserted street, Hyman looked dejected. Suddenly, he seemed to be tripped by something. Looking…
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A Decent Life

by Danielle Mcguire — Imagine being on the brink of destitution, jobless and with only a meager $167.30 in savings. That’s the harsh reality Hyman faces as he’s coldly turned down for a job. But then, on a deserted street, fate takes an unexpected turn. He stumbles upon a wallet stuffed with a whopping $10,000! The temptation is overwhelming. What would you do in his shoes? As Hyman grapples with this moral dilemma, his decision sets off a chain of events that will leave you on the edge of your seat. Will his choice lead to fortune or disaster? Read on to find out!
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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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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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