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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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Into the Lion’s Den chapter 1

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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Take Me Home, Country Roads chapter 2

by David Ramirez — Shival caught a ride. The song "Take Me Home, Country Roads" was playing repeatedly in the car. The sad melody made him feel a pang of sadness. Yes, home was the best. Thinking of his father's dissuasion back then, he felt extremely regretful. But it was too late now. Would his father forgive him? How was his father doing now? After a day - and - night journey, the car finally stopped in the small town. The town was still as quiet and peaceful as it was many years ago when he left home. Shival…
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Take Me Home, Country Roads

by David Ramirez — In the small town of Goiás, young Shival yearned for the big city, defying his wealthy farmer father’s wishes and running away to Natal. Life there was tough, and he ended up in a theft gang. During the annual carnival, the gang targeted the city museum’s famous paintings. Shival carried out the heist, but just as they were about to succeed, a masked man suddenly appeared and started smashing a painting. Shival shot him dead. Little did he know that this fateful act would lead to a heart – wrenching revelation that would shatter his world. What could this revelation be? Read on to find out this tragic tale.
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Take Me Home, Country Roads chapter 1

by David Ramirez — Shival was born in a small town called Goiás. His father, França, was a wealthy farmer. When Shival graduated, his father advised him to apply to the agricultural college so that he could inherit the farm in the future. However, Shival was already tired of the small - town life and believed that big cities were where he should make his mark. Finally, after a big fight with his father, Shival ran away from home and went to the city of Natal. The outside world was both wonderful and full of hardships.…
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Who’s Up to Mischief

by Sarah Jimenez — In the well – known “little Las Vegas” of Hot Springs Town, Mayor John Smith lives a carefree life, indulging in drinking, hot baths, and massages. But when the Party affairs work inspection team is coming, he decides to put up slogans to create a good atmosphere. However, the slogans are switched, causing great embarrassment in front of the deputy county party secretary. Later, during the comprehensive governance inspection, the same thing happens again, and a state – level newspaper reporter captures it all. With the town in an uproar, who is the trouble – maker? The mayor plans to lure the culprit out. But what shocking truth will be revealed in the end?
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Who’s Up to Mischief chapter 3

by Sarah Jimenez — It's Him In the evening, two eye - catching square slogans were put up again. As soon as it got dark, Tom Brown, Chief Sam, and the others sneaked into the hotel, chose a private room, turned off the lights, and stared intently, waiting for the right moment. At eleven o'clock, the hotel was completely quiet. The moonlight outside was hazy, and the target hadn't appeared yet. Just as they were starting to doze off, they saw a dark figure staggering towards the government gate! This guy, emboldened by…
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Who’s Up to Mischief chapter 2

by Sarah Jimenez — Who's Causing Trouble After several days of investigation following Mayor John's lead, goodness! There were hundreds of people on the suspect list! Chief Sam didn't know where to start, scratching his head in a hurry. Fortunately, Mayor John was busy preparing for the comprehensive governance inspection and didn't have time to urge him, giving Chief Sam a chance to catch his breath. The comprehensive governance inspection had a one - vote veto system, so Mayor John took it even more seriously. He…
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Who’s Up to Mischief chapter 1

by Sarah Jimenez — {{The Slogans Are Switched John Smith is the mayor of Hot Springs Town. He has a talent for speaking eloquently and can write beautifully. This Hot Springs Town is well - known in the county as a "little Las Vegas". Thanks to the development of hot - spring tourism, it has a bit of a special - zone flavor. Not only is the economy good, but the entertainment industry is also booming, and it's more open than other towns. Mayor John loves drinking, taking hot baths, and getting massages, so he feels right…
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