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American Tax Officer
Author: Xixiangtang Bottle Blowing King
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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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My American magical life

【Grassroots Rise】＋【Strategic Battle】＋【Intelligence Online】 There was no time to lament the life full of regrets, as he suddenly reincarnated as a homeless man in America. In an America where capitalism was expanding to extremes, more and more people were being forced onto the streets. With no identity, no money. Unable to work, unable to rent a home. If capitalism had no humanity, then he would become the capital! Fighting his way up step by step, he aimed for the very top of America! Starting off with just a tent, not backing down in the slightest, the new-age American homeless man, Cheng Daqi, was set to make some massive waves!

You are not worthy of the surname Zhao. · Urban

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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.

Patti Larsen · Urban

The Dark Novels

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?

Q_Tip · Fantasy

North American Detective: I am Proficient in All Kinds of Gun Quick Draws

【Gunfight + Mystery-solving + Decisive Killing】 I had already been backstabbing the underworld, and now you're telling me I was planted as an undercover cop??? Dean looked at the boss with eyes that would not close in death, scratched his head, and could only take the opportunity to transform into Los Angeles' five-star good citizen—Detective Dean! Ps: There's nothing supernatural, but there is a dark world out of our ordinary reach, filled with assassins, thieves, and all kinds of bizarre cases...

A treacherous dog · Urban
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What are the characteristics of American picaresque novels?
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2024-10-29 19:02
Satire is often present in American picaresque novels. The novels may poke fun at social norms, institutions, or the human condition. By using the adventures of the rogue as a lens, the authors can expose the follies and contradictions in society.
What are the characteristics of the mangy parrot in American picaresque novels?
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2024-11-07 00:57
The mangy parrot in American picaresque novels might be a symbol of something out of the ordinary. It could represent a character that is scruffy or has a bit of an edge, much like a parrot with a'mangy' appearance would be an oddity. It might also be used for comical effect, with its ragged look and perhaps strange behavior adding humor to the story.
How did 'The Algerine Captive: American Picaresque Novels' influence American literature?
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2024-11-18 05:21
It added a new perspective. By setting part of the story in Algeria, it introduced exotic elements into American literature. It also influenced the development of the picaresque genre in America, showing how a protagonist could have adventures in different cultural settings.
What are the characteristics of 'Little Big Man' in American picaresque novels?
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2024-11-23 09:25
One characteristic is the use of a roguish protagonist like in many picaresque novels. In 'Little Big Man', the main character's experiences are full of adventure and encounters with different people. He moves through various social strata, which is typical in picaresque literature. He has a complex relationship with the changing American frontier society.
What are the main characteristics of 'The Algerine Captive: American Picaresque Novels'?
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2024-11-18 06:20
One of the main characteristics is the picaresque nature. It often features a roguish protagonist who has various adventures. In the case of 'The Algerine Captive', it may show the protagonist's encounters in a foreign and perhaps hostile environment like Algeria, which was quite different from the American context. This type of novel also typically has a satirical edge, critiquing the society and its values through the experiences of the main character.
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