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Folk Strange Stories Volume 1: Miao Township Wu Zu Chapter 5 Section 2: Drug Enforcement
"Two years have passed in the blink of an eye. During these two years, I've been continuously training and going on missions. Although I'm still an ordinary soldier, my rank has gone from Second Lieutenant to First Lieutenant. On the other hand, Uncle Three has gone back to being a civilian— he transitioned to a state-owned enterprise and became the Deputy Director of the Security Department. I visited him a few times during my leaves, and although he was genuinely happy for me, there was an indescribable loneliness in his eyes.
Folk Strange Stories: Part 1: The Witch Ancestor of Miao Township Chapter 5 Section 1: A Preliminary Test of the Edge
Three months later, I achieved a miracle. Despite failing in all aspects of training except marksmanship, I was assigned to a team. To my surprise, I, who had earned the reputation of being the weakest special forces soldier in the world, was placed in the elite Hawk 9-member team. I replaced their recently retired sniper.
Folklore Chronicles: The Miao Ancestral Shamans," Chapter 4, Section 1, "Shooting Practice
The next day, I was summoned to the regiment headquarters, and the duty soldier there led me straight to the regiment's dedicated shooting range. When I arrived, there was already a group of people gathered. Other than the familiar face of the chief of staff, I didn't recognize anyone else.
The Last Fortress - Chapter 2
Dawn emerged muted through veils of gray mist shrouding Valden. Edward stood ready at the top of the central watchtower, ceremonial sword at his side, as final preparations were made in the courtyard below for the Warden induction. Today he would join their storied ranks officially.
THE LEGEND OF AMELIA
In a quiet village nestled between rolling hills, lived a quirky inventor named Amelia. Her inventions were legendary, ranging from the "Snoozeinator" alarm clock that gently tickled you awake, to the "Fluffinator" that turned vegetables into cotton candy. Yet, Amelia's wildest creation was yet to come.
Blessing clementPublished 9 months ago in FictionGetaway
The Audi sat silent, sat still. Her bum shuffled in the seat, the drivers’ seat, as she hitched her skirt back to give her legs more manoeuvre and power on the pedals. It wasn’t a long skirt, she regretted wearing it; but it was the flash of stocking clad thighs that had distracted him, so the regret was muted. Plus she was nervous, and the skirt adjusting shuffle was probably more a nervous fidget than anything else.
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In a quiet area of a small town, with hills and a peaceful river all around, there was a young boy named Max. Max was different from the other kids in his neighborhood.
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I have always had really vivid dreams, I could literally see the future in them. Everything that happened in my dreams seemed to become a reality. It started off small, a simple dream lasting a few seconds. I was in school and the boy I had a crush on had forgotten to bring a pen to class. I let him borrow one of mine. A few days later it came true.
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Once upon a time, in a forgotten era, there existed a magnificent and enigmatic civilization known as Atlantis. This lost world was said to possess advanced technology, unparalleled wisdom, and breathtaking beauty. Countless tales of its grandeur have been passed down through generations, captivating the imaginations of explorers and historians alike. Join me on a journey through time as we delve into the mysteries of Atlantis, seeking to unveil its secrets.
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The film "Taken" was a commendable action thriller upon its release 15 years ago. However, it appears that Liam Neeson has been producing repetitive movies ever since. Unfortunately, this pattern continues with "Retribution," as the only thing taken in this movie is the 90 minutes of my life that I will never regain. Let us commence.
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Dawn's light crept over the towering walls of Valden, casting rays across the city's labyrinthine alleys and illuminating the fortress homes carved into the mountainside. Edward stood atop the eastern ramparts, watching the sunrise as he had done every morning for the past three years. Since the Blight had swarmed these walls, driving humanity back to its final refuge.
The First Part: Miao Village Mysteries" Chapter Three, Section Three
And so, I became a proud member of the People's Liberation Army. After a grueling month of basic training, our new recruits had a live ammunition shooting exercise (the only one we would have, with just two bullets per person). Due to our lack of preparation for the recoil of the Type 95 rifle and our inexperience with live ammunition, few of us managed to hit the targets at a distance of one hundred meters. Seeing the poor marksmanship of the new recruits, the division's staff officers shook their heads in disappointment. Our company commander was filled with embarrassment, and our faces turned red as we bowed our heads in shame.