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  • Row 18, Seat 1 chapter 5 Cover
    by Kelly Blair The Activity That Must Be Stopped Tom turned to the young man and said, "Since you've checked the archives, you should know who died in that seat. They were all bad people, really bad people. Jack Thompson and that colonel don't need to be mentioned. What did that guy who came back do when he left Elmwood Town? He became a bandit outside, killing and looting. His hands were full of the blood of innocent people..." The young man nodded, agreeing with Tom. He said he had been investigating this…
    Historical • Mystery • Thriller
  • Row 18, Seat 1 Cover
    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.
    Historical • Mystery • Thriller
  • Row 18, Seat 1 chapter 4 Cover
    by Kelly Blair The manager looked at Tom in great confusion. Tom stared blankly ahead, his lips moving as he kept muttering, "How could this happen? No one should die now. No one should die now!" The manager asked, "Tom, what do you mean? Why can't I call the police?" Tom said expressionlessly, "Manager, I've reached the end of the road today. I'm too ashamed to face my father in the afterlife." The manager found Tom's words so confusing that he shouted angrily, "Tom, what are you messing around for? What on earth is…
    Historical • Mystery • Thriller
  • Row 18, Seat 1 chapter 3 Cover
    by Kelly Blair The Strange Audience In the 21st century, the Starlight Cinema has been in a slump. The staff has changed like a revolving door, but Tom, the ticket - checker at the entrance, has been working here from the age of 20 to 65 and is still坚守岗位. And the legend of "Seat 18 in the first row" has gradually faded from people's memories. That night, it was drizzling, and there were even fewer people at the Starlight Cinema. Tom was checking tickets as usual. Suddenly, a spectator accidentally knocked his…
    Historical • Mystery • Thriller
  • Row 18, Seat 1 chapter 2 Cover
    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…
    Historical • Mystery • Thriller
  • Row 18, Seat 1 chapter 1 Cover
    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,…
    Historical • Mystery • Thriller
  • I’m determined to marry him chapter 4 Cover
    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…
    Humor • Literary • Romance
  • I’m determined to marry him Cover
    by Mary Peters In the idyllic village of Springfield at the foot of the Rocky Mountains, a whirlwind of drama is about to unfold. Village head Tom Smith, enticed by the prospect of an advantageous alliance, decides his daughter Lily should marry Mayor Johnson’s son, Jack. But Lily has her heart set on David, the son of an outsider family. When a family vote goes against her, she boldly proposes a village – wide election. As Jack arrives with gifts to canvass votes, it seems victory is his. Can David, with no money or influence, possibly turn the tables? And what unexpected twists await in this high – stakes battle for love and democracy?
    Humor • Literary • Romance
  • I’m determined to marry him chapter 3 Cover
    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…
    Humor • Literary • Romance
  • I’m determined to marry him chapter 2 Cover
    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…
    Humor • Literary • Romance
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