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When the palm

by Cynthia Shaw — In the sweltering heat of a chaotic era in the United States, the Reliance Pawnshop in New York City seems quiet. But a sudden storm is about to break. A man with a terrifying appearance walks in and cuts off his own hand to pawn it! The shop – owner, Jack Thompson, is thrown into a world of trouble. As the three – month pawn period nears, Jack flees to Denver with his family, carrying a porcelain jar that might be his doom. Twenty years later, when he finally restarts his pawnshop, a fateful reunion unfolds. What secrets are hidden in that jar? And how will this long – awaited meeting change Jack’s life? Dive in to uncover the astonishing truth!
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When the palm chapter 1

by Cynthia Shaw — The loyalty and friendship in troubled times are truly heart - wrenching... ### A Sudden Storm The story takes place in the early days of a chaotic era in the United States. It's the dog - days of summer again. One noon, the business at the Reliance Pawnshop in New York City is very slow. The owner, Jack Thompson, is wiping the sweat off his forehead. Suddenly, he remembers that his sworn brother, Tom Wilson, has been away from New York for more than three months. He wonders how Tom is doing. Just as…
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by Cynthia Shaw — ### Fleeing to Denver After Bucktooth leaves, Jack can't recover for a long time. The group of onlookers, who were like wooden chickens, only come to their senses after Bucktooth is out of sight and start to talk animatedly. A former intellectual named Robert approaches Jack and says, "Mr. Thompson, I'm afraid your bad luck has arrived. Didn't you recognize that man just now?" Jack looks blankly at Robert. Robert pauses for a moment and says, "This Bucktooth is none other than the once - notorious…
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by Cynthia Shaw — ### Reunion of Brothers One day, an old man who is taking a walk on the street in Denver stands in front of Jack's shop. He stares at the "Reliance Pawnshop" sign for a long time and then walks into the shop. This old man is in his seventies, with a healthy complexion and full of energy. The man following him is nearly sixty, still very strong, and walks with a purpose. The old man looks at Jack in the shop with excitement and shouts, "Jack, it's you, Jack! Don't you recognize me after twenty years…
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Three Police Officers

by Jennifer Tanner — Imagine walking into a bar and seeing three young men in police uniforms, sipping drinks and loudly sharing their thrilling case – solving experiences. The thin one, Officer John, starts with a mind – boggling story of a watch shop robbery. How did he figure out the shop – owner was the actual robber just from a simple time answer? Then, the fat Officer Henry from London steps up with a mysterious murder case of a wealthy lady. Can you guess how he found the liar? And just when you think it can’t get more exciting, the tall young man throws in a curveball: which one of them is a fake police officer? Or maybe all of them? The bar – owner seems to have a secret up her sleeve. Are you ready to uncover these mysteries?
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by Jennifer Tanner — One day, three young men in police uniforms entered a bar abroad. One was thin, one was fat, and one was tall. They were quite eye - catching. As they sipped their drinks, they loudly shared their experiences of solving cases. The thinnest young man, his face flushed from the alcohol, said proudly, "I'm Officer John. I just solved a strange case in the city center recently. Although it seemed simple, I'm sure an ordinary police officer couldn't have cracked it." The charming bar - owner couldn't hold…
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by Jennifer Tanner — After hearing Henry's story, people started discussing, but no one could come up with a good answer. The bar - owner thought for a long time and finally shook her head. She said to Henry, "Tell us the answer, but it has to convince us." Henry licked his lips and smiled. "No problem. Does anyone here have a cat? I used to love cats. I've often heard that cat urine glows at night..." The bar - owner asked curiously, "Really? Does cat urine glow at night?" Henry smiled. "Of course not. I collected my…
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When the palm

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When the palm chapter 2

When the palm chapter 3

Three Police Officers

Three Police Officers chapter 1

Three Police Officers chapter 2