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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!
1. When the palm chapter 1
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by Cynthia Shaw — ### Reunion of Brothers One day, an old man who is taking a walk on the street in Denver stands in front of Jack's shop. He stares at the "Reliance Pawnshop" sign for a long time and then walks into the shop. This old man is in his seventies, with a healthy complexion and full of energy. The man following him is nearly sixty, still very strong, and walks with a purpose. The old man looks at Jack in the shop with excitement and shouts, "Jack, it's you, Jack! Don't you recognize me after twenty years…
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by Cynthia Shaw — ### Fleeing to Denver After Bucktooth leaves, Jack can't recover for a long time. The group of onlookers, who were like wooden chickens, only come to their senses after Bucktooth is out of sight and start to talk animatedly. A former intellectual named Robert approaches Jack and says, "Mr. Thompson, I'm afraid your bad luck has arrived. Didn't you recognize that man just now?" Jack looks blankly at Robert. Robert pauses for a moment and says, "This Bucktooth is none other than the once - notorious…
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by Cynthia Shaw — The loyalty and friendship in troubled times are truly heart - wrenching... ### A Sudden Storm The story takes place in the early days of a chaotic era in the United States. It's the dog - days of summer again. One noon, the business at the Reliance Pawnshop in New York City is very slow. The owner, Jack Thompson, is wiping the sweat off his forehead. Suddenly, he remembers that his sworn brother, Tom Wilson, has been away from New York for more than three months. He wonders how Tom is doing. Just as…
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Leave none behind

by Jordan Lucero — General Manager John is on pins and needles, constantly checking his watch as he yearns for six o’clock to arrive. Why? He’s head – over – heels for a southern girl named Lily and has a hot date with her. He’s even splurged on a pricey phone and a house for her. But when he finally reaches Lily’s place, he stumbles upon a blood – soaked nightmare. And who should show up next? Boss Tom! Then Director David and a mysterious young man enter the scene. What’s going on? Is it a real murder or something more sinister? And what’s with the money – handing and the strange interactions? Dive in to uncover the shocking truth!
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by Jordan Lucero — John didn't take the company car to Lily's place. He took a taxi there. When he arrived at the door and was about to knock, he found the door was ajar. He thought that Lily must have known he was coming and opened the door in advance. John gently pushed the door open and entered the room. It was a suite. As soon as he entered the living room, he felt his feet sticky. Looking down, he was shocked to see it was blood! Following the bloodstains, he found that the blood was flowing from inside the room. He…
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by Jordan Lucero — General Manager John is really annoyed at the moment. He glances at his watch from time to time and stands up to pace around the office. He keeps saying to himself, "Why isn't it six o'clock yet?" He is in a hurry, eager to go on a date. It turns out that a few days ago, John met a southern girl named Lily at a hotel. John has many girls around him, but for some reason, he has fallen for Lily. However, this Lily can really play hard to get. John has been calling her almost every day, but all she says is…
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