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  • A Section of Hollow Wood chapter 1 Cover
    by Ronald Dominguez This is not a dream. It's more real than the "Dream of Nanke." It really happened and then really shattered. When it shatters, you have to watch carefully... A man named Tom, who lived in a rural area outside of Chicago, took advantage of the slack farming season and invited six other men from the village to go to the city to find work. The seven of them rode their bicycles in a grand procession into Chicago. Each of them had a small wooden sign hanging on the front of their bikes, which read…
    Crime • Humor • Literary
  • It was me who hit you. chapter 3 Cover
    by Jack Moran The people around couldn't stand it anymore and started to blame Mr. Johnson. Mr. Johnson felt a bit embarrassed and mumbled, "It cost more than eight thousand dollars. I wonder if you can afford it. Well, if it's really a dead person, I'm just unlucky." As he said, he reached out and forcefully pulled the bundle from the old lady's hand. With a loud noise, the bundle fell to the ground, and an urn wrapped in a bright red military flag appeared in front of everyone. Mr. Johnson was stunned and said, "What…
    Crime • Historical • Literary
  • It was me who hit you. Cover
    by Jack Moran In the heart of the city’s most upscale luxury hotel, a seemingly ordinary day takes an extraordinary turn. A well – dressed middle – aged woman brings an old, rustic – looking lady into the restaurant. The old lady holds a bundle tightly, and when a special stool is provided for it, things seem a bit odd. Then, enter Mr. Johnson, a wealthy and arrogant boss. His collision with the stool leads to a shocking chain of events. What’s in the bundle? Why does the old lady protect it so fiercely? And how will the conflict between Mr. Johnson and the others unfold? Dive in to uncover this captivating tale.
    Crime • Historical • Literary
  • It was me who hit you. chapter 2 Cover
    by Jack Moran While they were ordering, I noticed that the old lady took off the bundle on her back. Instead of putting it on the chair beside her, she just glanced at the chair and then placed the bundle on her lap, holding it tightly with both hands. The middle - aged woman immediately noticed this. She scanned the lobby and then stood up and walked straight towards a row of high - stools by the wall, which were specially prepared for children. I was very puzzled: it was just a bundle, why did she need a special…
    Crime • Historical • Literary
  • It was me who hit you. chapter 1 Cover
    by Jack Moran I work as a waiter at the most upscale luxury hotel in the city. There's one incident that happened on this day that I'll never forget. It was noon. A middle - aged woman accompanied an old lady in her sixties into our restaurant. The middle - aged woman was well - dressed and had an air of elegance. The old lady, on the other hand, clearly looked like she was from the countryside. She carried a small bundle on her back, looking just like the grandmas in my hometown. I couldn't figure out their…
    Crime • Historical • Literary
  • Those Who Broke the Rules chapter 3 Cover
    by Stephanie Gonzalez Who is Brother Mott Not long after, Tom arrived in a taxi. From a distance, Tom stretched out his hand and said with a smiling face, "I'm really sorry. I've been too busy these days. How have you been recently?" David sneered and said, "Thanks to you, I'm still alive. God took pity on me and let me meet Brother Mott!" Tom awkwardly rubbed his hands and said, "I didn't know you were Brother Mott's friend. How about this? I'll return all the goods to you, but you have to leave this place…
    Crime • Literary • Mystery
  • Those Who Broke the Rules Cover
    by Stephanie Gonzalez Truck driver Tom embarks on a routine delivery, little knowing it will turn his world upside down. After reaching an unfamiliar city, he unexpectedly runs into Jack, a man he saved from hooligans two years ago. Their joyous reunion quickly takes a dark turn when the truck’s precious cargo of mobile phones vanishes. Tom is left in a desperate situation, facing the wrath of his company. But then, an old beggar claiming to be “Brother Ma” appears, offering a glimmer of hope. What secrets lie behind this mysterious “Brother Ma”? And will Tom ever get his life back on track? Dive into this thrilling tale of betrayal, redemption, and unexpected twists.
    Crime • Literary • Mystery
  • Those Who Broke the Rules chapter 2 Cover
    by Stephanie Gonzalez The Magical Beggar Many days passed. David's money in his pocket was getting less and less. He had no choice but to move to the cheapest motel and only eat two meals of bread every day. One day, he counted the money on him and found that he only had more than fifty dollars left. He felt very sad and thought that instead of suffering like this every day, he might as well spend the money happily and then figure out a way. With this in mind, he went out. David wrapped his coat tightly and walked into a…
    Crime • Literary • Mystery
  • Those Who Broke the Rules chapter 1 Cover
    by Stephanie Gonzalez Unexpected Encounter One day, truck driver David received a dispatch from his company to transport a batch of mobile phones to a neighboring state. After a day and night of driving, he finally reached his destination. It was a bustling city, and David was unfamiliar with the area. Afraid of taking a wrong turn, he parked his truck in a parking lot and called the recipient, asking them to come and lead the way. The recipient said they would immediately send someone and a vehicle to unload the goods on -…
    Crime • Literary • Mystery
  • Love Lies chapter 3 Cover
    by Matthew Smith The old man leaned over, reached out, and wiped away a tear that had trickled to the corner of the old woman's eye. "What are you thinking about? If you're not well, what will happen to me? And what about Lily? We won't allow anything to happen to you. Besides, Lily is already in her twenties. After she gets married, you'll still have to take care of your grandchildren!" The old woman smiled. "Eat up, or it'll get cold," the old man said as he held the lunch box out to the old woman again. After the…
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