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American Tax Officer
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David traveled to America and became an inspector for the most powerful law enforcement agency, the IRS. On December 3, 2021, America Congress passed a piece of legislation. It stipulated that from now on, any criminal activity, whether smuggling, robbery, fraud, etc., had to pay full taxes to the IRS. Since then, David had become the nightmare of all criminals in America. Until one day, his blade reached towards the heads of Freemasonry and the Federal Reserve!

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American success master

Having traveled to America in the year 1862, this was the beginning of a dream, the finest of times. What constitutes a true master of success? Having some notable descendants hardly counts for anything. To build an Oil Empire alongside Rockefeller To place Carnegie on the throne of the steel magnate To help Ford propel the industrialization of automobiles worldwide To lead Edison to monopolize the future of the electrical industry To be an Angel Investor for Morgan's capital Hear this, applause!

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I’m an international, multiple award-winning author with a passion for the voices in my head. As a singer, songwriter, independent filmmaker and improv teacher and performer, my life has always been about creating and sharing what I create with others. Now that my dream to write for a living is a reality, with over a hundred titles in happy publication and no end in sight, I live in beautiful Prince Edward Island, Canada, with my giant cats, pug overlord and overlady and my Gypsy Vanner gelding, Fynn. ***WORLD'S BEST STORY2014*** Her mom's a witch. Her dad's a demon. And she just wants to be ordinary. I batted at the curl of smoke drifting off the tip of my candle and tried not to sneeze. My heavy velvet cloak fell in oppressive, suffocating folds in the closed space of the ceremony chamber, the cowl trapping the annoying bits of puff I missed. I hated the way my eyes burned and teared, an almost constant distraction. Not that I didn't welcome the distraction, to be honest. Anything to take my mind from what went on around me. Being part of a demon raising is way less exciting than it sounds. Sydlynn Hayle's teen life couldn't be more complicated. Trying to please her coven is all a fantasy while the adventure of starting over in a new town and fending off a bully cheerleader who hates her are just the beginning of her troubles. What to do when delicious football hero Brad Peters--boyfriend of her cheer nemesis--shows interest? If only the darkly yummy witch, Quaid Moromond, didn't make it so difficult for her to focus on fitting in with the normal kids despite her paranormal, witchcraft laced home life. Add to that her crazy grandmother's constant escapes driving her family to the brink and Syd's between a rock and a coven site. Forced to take on power she doesn't want to protect a coven who blames her for everything, only she can save her family's magic. If her family's distrust doesn't destroy her first.

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In a world where the chosen one has defeated the demon lord and brought peace to the realm, now 500 years have passed since the demon's defeat. Aetheria, the world, appears peaceful, but is it truly so?

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He left his home, unwillingly, to a realm of cultivation, Xianshu, mythical manuals and Dao. And now he’s here due to a failed attempt at going home, a place bears a lot of resemblance but not the same. “At least it’s close enough here. I’ll get there on my next jump.” Jianmen Yu said to himself, “But while I’m prepping, let me do my old job here for a bit.” And there we have it, “Xianshi Inn”, run by a cultivator, who’s not of this world. Don’t mess with it or its employees, the owner will kick your ass, no matter who you are, no matter WHAT you are. Patreon available: egaochan (avatar is a crab), feel free to tip me if you like my stories! The full book of this novel is now available on Amazon, if you would like to support me and my work, head to Amazon and search "Xianshi Inn"!

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What are the characteristics of contemporary American Gothic novels?
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2024-11-25 00:20
One characteristic is the use of dark and often foreboding settings. For example, old mansions, desolate landscapes, or creepy small towns. Another is the presence of complex and often troubled characters. They might have deep - seated psychological issues or be haunted by their pasts. Also, there is often an element of the supernatural, like ghosts or unexplained phenomena, which adds to the overall sense of unease in the story.
American Gothic, American Gothic novel
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2024-09-05 12:42
American Gothic novels were novels that depicted dark, mysterious, romantic, or horror elements in the United States, usually with the style and plot of Gothic architecture. The origins of American Gothic novels can be traced back to the 1920s and 1930s, when Gothic architecture became popular in the United States. Many people began to write novels with the theme of Gothic architecture. These novels usually include dark, mysterious, romantic, or horror elements such as vampires, monsters, magic, supernatural events, and ancient buildings. Keats, George Orwell, Eliot, Maugham, Ernest, Faulkner, and so on. These unique language and gorgeous descriptions were known to be loved by readers. American Gothic novels occupied a certain position in American literature and were widely praised and appreciated.
What are the characteristics of contemporary gothic novels?
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2024-11-09 08:05
Contemporary gothic novels often feature elements like gloomy settings, such as old mansions or desolate landscapes. They usually have a sense of mystery and the supernatural. For example, there might be ghosts, vampires or other uncanny creatures. The characters are often complex, with a lot of inner turmoil and secrets.
Can you name some well - known contemporary American Gothic novelists?
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2024-11-25 08:23
Anne Rice is quite well - known. Her works often blend elements of the Gothic with the supernatural, like vampires. Another one is Stephen King. His novels are filled with horror and Gothic elements, often set in small - town America with lots of psychological twists. Gillian Flynn is also a notable figure. Her books like 'Gone Girl' have elements of the Gothic in terms of the dark and complex relationships and the sense of unease throughout the story.
What are the best contemporary gothic horror novels?
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2024-12-07 16:13
One of the best is 'Mexican Gothic' by Silvia Moreno - Garcia. It combines elements of Mexican folklore with a spooky, decaying mansion setting and a sense of mystery and dread that is characteristic of gothic horror.
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