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by Kelly Blair — By early 1949, a colonel in the local militia, perhaps elated after a small victory, was so cocky that he ignored everyone's advice and insisted on sitting in Seat 18 of the first row. That day, the play was also "Fight in the Dark". When the two actors on stage were pretending to be blind, a bullet came out of nowhere and hit the colonel right in the forehead, killing him on the spot. Right after the town was pacified, a local man who had been away for many years returned in glory. On his first night…
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by Kelly Blair — {{The Horrifying Legend The Grand Opera House was built in 1926 and is the only theater in Elmwood Town. It has a mysterious legend that is well - known within a radius of dozens of miles. One winter night in 1940, the Grand Opera House was staging the play "Fight in the Dark". The notorious gangster, Jack Thompson, came to watch the show with his henchmen. Seat 18 in the first row, the most comfortable and most expensive seat in the theater, was naturally reserved for him. In the middle of the play,…
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by Kelly Blair — Have you ever heard of a seat that brings death? In Elmwood Town, the Grand Opera House, later renamed the Starlight Cinema, harbors a terrifying legend about Seat 18 in the first row. Over the decades, multiple people who sat there met mysterious and gruesome ends. Fast – forward to the 21st century, when the legend has faded. One drizzly night, a young man named Mike buys a ticket for that very seat. As the ticket – checker Tom tries to dissuade him, a chain of shocking events unfolds. What secrets lie behind this cursed seat? And why does Tom risk his life for the young man? Dive into this spine – chilling tale to find out.
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Into the Lion’s Den chapter 2

by Susan Kent — "Jack's Hotel" opened with great fanfare. Just as the firecrackers (replaced with something like confetti or a big opening ceremony noise - makers in the US context) were set off, Tom led two hooligans into the door and said, "I heard you made a fortune outside and came back to show off?" Jack said, "Thanks to your good luck, I've been doing okay outside these years! Brother, you're the kingpin in Harmonyville. This time I'm back to open a shop, and I'll rely on you to take care of me!" Then he filled a…
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by Susan Kent — This is a story that sounds a bit absurd. Harmonyville is a small town in the United States with beautiful scenery, like a paradise on earth. Since it was developed into a tourist area, many nearby villagers have come to the town to open restaurants and shops. However, not long after, the business couldn't be sustained. There was a hooligan in the town named Tom. Tom's brother was the deputy mayor. Relying on his brother's influence, Tom led a group of hooligans to pubs and shops every day, eating and…
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by Susan Kent — Have you ever wondered how a small – town bully can be brought to justice in a most unexpected way? In the idyllic yet troubled Harmonyville, a once – thriving tourist town has been reduced to a ghost town by a hooligan named Tom, who, with his brother as the deputy mayor, runs amok, forcing shop owners out of business. But then, enter Jack, a local villager back from the south with a bold plan. When Jack opens a grand hotel, little does Tom know that his free – loading days are numbered. A simple act of sending a drunk Tom to the hospital sets off a chain of events that will change the town forever. How does Jack turn the tables on Tom? And what kind of chaos will unfold in the town hospital? Read on to find out this thrilling and comical tale of revenge and justice.
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I’m determined to marry him chapter 4

by Mary Peters — Lily said confidently, "You go to other houses right away and do the same thing. Remember, don't tell them that someone has already agreed to vote for you. Just say you have no votes at all and see if they pity you." David didn't understand, "You mean..." Lily smiled and said, "This is called taking advantage of the chaos. Make them think that you'll only get their vote and it won't affect the overall situation. Think about it. If everyone thinks like this..." David slapped his forehead and…
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I’m determined to marry him chapter 3

by Mary Peters — Who wouldn't want to have such a capable relative? Smoking the cigarettes, the villagers thought that compared with David, Jack had money and power. So, when Tom later mentioned the village - wide election to choose a son - in - law, everyone said that such a capable son - in - law was hard to find. They all said they would choose Jack, thinking that they could also benefit from this relationship. The news that Tom was leading Jack to canvass votes soon reached Lily's ears. Lily never expected this and…
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I’m determined to marry him chapter 2

by Mary Peters — That evening, the whole family was sitting together. Tom happily told them the good news, saying, "Our Lily is so lucky. Mayor Johnson's son, Jack, has taken a fancy to her." Unexpectedly, upon hearing this, Lily suddenly stood up and said, "I don't agree! That Jack was writing love letters to female classmates when he was in the first grade of junior high. I'd rather die than marry him. Either I don't marry at all, or I'll marry David!" David is the son of the Johnson family, the outsider family in the…
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I’m determined to marry him chapter 1

by Mary Peters — Springfield is a small village at the foot of the Rocky Mountains. There are about thirty households in total. Except for the Johnson family, an outsider family, everyone else has the surname Smith. They are all related to each other, and the whole village is like a big family. Tom Smith is not only the village head but also the eldest in terms of seniority. He has absolute authority in the village. A few days ago, Tom went to the town for a meeting. During the break, Mayor Johnson pulled him aside and…
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