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  • The Unique Skills of the “Dog – like Township Head” chapter 1 Cover
    by Melissa Watts One Skill in Hand, No Shortage of Dog Meat As the saying goes, everyone has their own preferences. In a small town in the United States, there was a mayor named Jack. He didn't have any vices like gambling or womanizing, but he was extremely fond of dog meat. If he didn't have it for a single day, he would feel like he had lost his soul and nothing else would taste good. People gave him the nickname "Dog Mayor". Little did he know that this very hobby almost cost him his life! One day, the north wind…
    Crime • Humor • Literary
  • The Unique Skills of the “Dog – like Township Head” Cover
    by Melissa Watts In a small U.S. town, there’s a mayor named Jack, known far and wide as the “Dog Mayor” for his insatiable love of dog meat. One freezing evening, just as he’s about to indulge in his favorite meal, a chance encounter with an investor throws his night into chaos. Eager to impress and enjoy some dog meat, Jack decides to show off his “special skill” of running over dogs. As he takes to the road in the pitch – black winter night, what kind of crazy and terrifying events await him? Will his skill bring him the dog meat he craves or lead him into a nightmare? Read on to find out this wild and shocking tale!
    Crime • Humor • Literary
  • The Sixth Iron Chest chapter 4 Cover
    by Eric Marshall A Long - Planned Conspiracy Five days later, the workers cleared the secret chamber, which had become a pile of ruins, and carried out Jules' body. After investigation, the local police finally concluded that Jules' death was due to the sudden collapse of the dilapidated secret chamber. It was purely an accident. Meanwhile, in another room of the villa, Lawyer Frans was interrogating Dade Hall. Hall got impatient and stood up, shouting, "Alright, Mr. Frans, don't you want to know the truth? I'll tell…
    Crime • Historical • Mystery • Thriller
  • The Sixth Iron Chest chapter 3 Cover
    by Eric Marshall The Invaluable Inheritance Frans led Jules to the study on the first floor. While sipping coffee, he told Jules a long - standing and legendary story: The first owner of this villa, Count Hall, was the son - in - law of the king. His status and position were extremely prominent at that time. However, one time, in a place of entertainment, he met the young and beautiful dancer, Miss Osgood. They fell in love at first sight and soon became a couple. Under the circumstances at that time, they could only…
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  • The Sixth Iron Chest chapter 2 Cover
    by Eric Marshall The Accidentally Discovered Secret Chamber Jules found a good bottle of wine in the villa's cellar. After drinking it and feeling a bit tipsy, he started to explore the villa. In a large bedroom on the second floor, he saw a huge portrait hanging in the middle of the room. It was a painting of an 18th - century general. Jules remembered that Frans had once said that the man in the painting was Count Hall, who had built this villa back then and was also the first owner of the villa. Jules felt that…
    Crime • Historical • Mystery • Thriller
  • The Sixth Iron Chest chapter 1 Cover
    by Eric Marshall A Villa from the Sky Jules was an unemployed young man with no money. One day, he was lying in bed, flipping through the newspaper in search of a suitable job. Suddenly, a house - selling notice caught his eye. It read: There was a villa at the foot of Mount Adrid on the outskirts, which had a history of over two hundred years. The owner of the villa was Dade Hall, and he was selling the villa for two million dollars. Those interested should contact Frans Law Firm. At the end of the notice, there…
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  • The Sixth Iron Chest Cover
    by Eric Marshall Imagine going from being an unemployed pauper to suddenly owning a luxurious villa. That’s exactly what happens to Jules when he spots a house – selling notice in the newspaper. With his surname Osgood and a half – cut white handkerchief passed down by his father, he takes a chance and lands the villa. But the story doesn’t end there. After a bit of exploration, he stumbles upon a secret chamber filled with iron boxes. What treasures lie inside? And why are there such strange conditions in the contract? As Jules delves deeper, a web of mystery, inheritance, and conspiracy begins to unfold.
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  • The Old Man Fang Yu on the Balcony chapter 2 Cover
    by Miguel Wilson It turned out that the calf had been cooped up in the dark little room and couldn't stand it anymore. Finally, it broke through the door and rushed out. When it reached the balcony, it saw the bright outside world, and the air was filled with the smell of the grass it missed so much. It was extremely happy and couldn't help raising its head and mooing. It had no idea that its mooing had startled the whole city. Tom was in a panic when he saw his beloved pet exposed in public. He pleaded with the police…
    Humor • Literary • Urban
  • The Old Man Fang Yu on the Balcony chapter 1 Cover
    by Miguel Wilson After graduating from college, Tom landed a job at a software development company, a highly enviable career. However, lately, Tom has been in a hurry. What's he worried about? His friends and colleagues have all started raising pets. Persian cats, miniature dogs, parrots, and mynas are no longer rare. Some people are even raising spotted pigs, blue - striped snakes, certain frog species, and tiger - toothed fish. It's said that a buddy even ordered a shark online! And he has nothing. Can you blame Tom for…
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    by Miguel Wilson In the bustling world of software development, Tom seemed to have it all after landing a great job straight out of college. But lately, he’s been on edge. While his friends and colleagues flaunt exotic pets, he has none. Then, an idea strikes when his cousin calls about a newborn calf. Tom brings the calf, named Yellow, into his 17 – story apartment, defying the no – pet rule. As he shows off his unique pet to colleagues, a prediction of failure looms. How will Tom navigate the challenges of raising a calf in the city? And what will happen when the calf grows too big? Read on to find out!
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