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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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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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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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Punish you to take an oath

by Jennifer Benjamin — Early in the morning, Old Man Johnson set off on his ox – cart to deliver vegetables to the city before 9 o’clock. But when he reached the city, the sun was high. Just as he was in a hurry, the old ox suddenly stopped in the middle of the street and defecated. A round – faced man in uniform then appeared, fining him $50. And it didn’t stop there; he was also forced to take an oath. Old Man Johnson refused, and a stand – off ensued. The man even threatened to fine him an additional $500. What will happen next? Will Old Man Johnson give in? Let’s find out!
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by Jennifer Benjamin — This was easy! The round - faced man stood at attention with a "snap" and raised his right hand towards Old Man Johnson. "I swear: I will keep my duties in mind, love my job, enforce the law civilly, serve the public warmly, cooperate with others, consider the overall situation, discipline myself strictly, and be honest and upright..." The round - faced man rattled off a series of oaths. "Stop, stop, stop!" Old Man Johnson shouted with wide - open eyes. "So this is what taking an oath is like? If I had…
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by Jennifer Benjamin — Old Man Johnson jumped off the cart. The round - faced man asked him, "What's wrong with your ox - cart? Why isn't it moving?" Old Man Johnson pointed at the ox's rear end. When the round - faced man went over to take a look, he was shocked! However, instead of wrinkling his nose in disgust, a big smile spread across his face. Why? The city was currently cracking down on urban sanitation. There was a regulation that anyone, whether human or livestock, who "relieved themselves" on the street would be fined.…
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by Jennifer Benjamin — Old Man Johnson had an appointment to deliver vegetables to the city before 9 o'clock, so he set off early in the morning on his ox - cart. When he arrived in the city and looked up, the sun was already high in the sky. Old Man Johnson was worried about being late, so he shouted at the old ox. Who would have thought that the ox suddenly stopped right in the middle of the street, lifted its tail, and started defecating right there. In the blink of an eye, there was a huge pile of dung. Old Man Johnson…
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A Section of Hollow Wood

by Ronald Dominguez — Have you ever had a dream of sudden wealth that turned into a nightmare? In a small rural area outside Chicago, a man named Tom and six other villagers set off on a seemingly ordinary job – hunting trip to the city. Little did they know that this journey would lead them on a wild roller – coaster ride of fortune and despair. While demolishing an old house, they stumble upon what appears to be a fortune of twenty – two gold bars. Their hearts race with excitement as they imagine a life of luxury. But when they try to cash in on their newfound wealth, a shocking revelation awaits. What could possibly go wrong? And how will this turn of events shatter their dreams? Read on to uncover this thrilling tale of greed, luck, and disappointment.
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by Ronald Dominguez — The others quickly smiled apologetically and dragged Tom out to prevent him from saying more offensive things. The group was still not willing to accept this result, so they went to several other gold shops for appraisals. Finally, they were sure that the gold bar was indeed fake. On the way home, Tom and his friends were dejected and walked with heavy steps. Just as they were about to reach home, Tom, the only one with a mobile phone, received a call from his wife. His wife quietly told them not to go…
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