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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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When they first met, Tang Wan sighed, “The fifth young master of the Jiang family is just as the rumors said. He’s celibate, aloof, prideful, and is a man to be revered. Unfortunately, he’s so smart that he no longer has any will to live, which made him sickly, and he’s going to die soon… Later on, the fifth young master brought her into his room. When she came out, everyone stared at her in shock. Why was she crying? …… Later on, it was said that the fifth young master returned after he recovered from his illness, and he brought a girl back. She appeared pure and harmless, but underneath that harmless appearance, she was actually a spitfire that offended quite a number of people. But the fifth young master just said, “I brought her back, so I’ll let her do whatever she wants. If… anything happens, I’ll take responsibility.” His best friend gave him a reminder. “You’re going to be responsible for someone from the Tang family?” “Since she came back with me, she’s mine. She’s just a young girl and is spoilt. I have to take responsibility.” After Tang Wan married into the Jiang family, she only had one mission. She must give birth to his children before he died! Meanwhile, the fifth young master was puzzled. “You’re a gentle and shy girl during the day, so why are you so different during the night?” Tang Wan thought. ‘I have to make every second count. He won’t be able to live long.’ After she gave birth to his son and he became one year old, Tang Wan was prepared to become a widow. However… ‘Why isn’t he dead yet?’ Much later, the fifth master of the Jiang family asked her, “I heard that you’ve been looking for my death every day. Do you want to kill me by sucking me dry?”

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What makes the stories in 'the best american humorous short stories' so appealing?
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2024-12-10 03:54
The humor. It can be sarcastic, slapstick or just plain witty. For example, in some stories, the characters' absurd actions or the unexpected twists in the plot make you laugh out loud.
What makes the stories in 'Best American Humorous Short Stories' so appealing?
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2024-11-10 01:23
They often depict relatable situations in a funny way. We've all had those awkward moments or met strange characters, and these stories capture that essence and exaggerate it for comical effect. Also, the different writing styles add to the appeal. Some authors use witty dialogue, while others rely on absurd plot twists to keep the reader entertained.
Can you recommend some stories from 'the best american humorous short stories'?
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2024-12-10 02:15
Well, 'A Retrieved Reformation' by the same O. Henry is also quite good. It's about a safecracker who tries to go straight but gets caught up in a situation where his old skills might be needed. The irony and humor in the story are really engaging.
Can you recommend some stories from 'Best American Humorous Short Stories'?
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2024-11-09 22:55
Sure. 'The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County' by Mark Twain is a classic from such collections. It's about a man tricked into believing a frog has amazing jumping abilities.
Where is the best place to publish humorous short stories?
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2024-10-04 11:52
Well, some good options include submitting to literary magazines that focus on humor, like The New Yorker's Shouts & Murmurs section. Or you might consider self-publishing on Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing and promoting your work through social media.
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