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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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The Wealth in the Old Well chapter 1

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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The Wealth in the Old Well

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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Perilous Situations Everywhere chapter 4

by James Mcmillan — Fighting with Flesh and Blood The three of them were greatly shocked. There were no weapons in the car to deal with the leopard. There was nothing they could do but wait for the leopard to leave before getting out of the car to refuel. But the leopard seemed determined. It lay beside the car, waiting for the three people in the car like a hunter waiting for its prey. The sun had risen higher, and it started to get hot inside the car. Soon, the three of them were sweating profusely. But the damned…
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Perilous Situations Everywhere chapter 3

by James Mcmillan — Encountering a Leopard Soon, Celis painfully got up from the ground, got into his car and chased after her. In order to shake off Celis, Barbara turned off the headlights, stepped on the accelerator, then made a sharp turn, drove around a sand dune and headed back. She stopped the car behind a large sand dune, turned off the engine. Celis chased up. Not seeing Barbara anywhere, he started to circle around. After circling for a while, he continued to chase forward. Only then did Barbara heave a…
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The Place of Love

by Rachel Poole — In the soft glow of the Breeze Coffee House, Amy summoned her courage to confess her love to Police Officer Tom, only to be met with a firm rejection. Little did she know, this refusal was just the start of a complex and emotional journey. Amy’s younger brother Jack had embezzled public funds, and Tom was the officer handling the case. As Amy tried to save her brother, she got closer to Tom, experiencing a whirlwind of emotions from hope to despair. What will happen next? Will Amy’s brother get a lighter sentence? And what’s the real reason behind Tom’s initial coldness? Dive into this touching story to find out.
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Perilous Situations Everywhere chapter 1

by James Mcmillan — The Man-Eating Quagmire in the Desert In the northern part of Botswana, there are many tribes. Due to their remoteness and backwardness, there are no doctors or hospitals in the tribes. There is a young Chinese doctor named Jiang Ran in the town hospital. He often travels a long distance to the tribes to treat patients. He came to Africa as a volunteer, and his capable assistant, Nurse Barbara, is a beautiful African girl. The two have been in love for a long time. One evening, after treating the…
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by James Mcmillan — In the desolate expanse of northern Botswana, where tribes thrive in isolation and modern medical aid is scarce, a young Chinese doctor named Jiang Ran and his African nurse lover, Barbara, embark on a perilous journey back to town after treating patients. As they traverse the desert, a mirage lures them astray, and Jiang Ran falls into a treacherous, “man – eating” quagmire. With no means to save him at hand, their hopes rest on a passing car. But the driver is Celis, a man full of jealousy and ulterior motives. What will he demand in exchange for help? And as they face subsequent perils like a fierce leopard, how will they fight for survival? Join us in this heart – pounding desert saga!
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Watching TV Together chapter 4

by Mr. Christopher Rivera — ### A Glass of Wine, a String of Tears Jack was trembling all over. "What should I do? Should I throw the TV away?" The other driver friends beside him were also so scared that they stuck out their tongues. "Yes, you'd better throw it away quickly!" The driver friend who had spoken earlier seemed to be deep in thought. He pondered for a moment and said to Jack, "Why throw away a perfectly good TV? These people were once living beings! I believe they have no ill intentions. Just let them…
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