The Old Grave (ePub)

He was staring at his phone when it rang. He was filled with excitement, seeing the number on the call. That was it. He picked up the phone and replied: "Hello!"

The other side was asked: "Do I know you?"

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"No James, no...I don't love you...I don't love anyone...I'm a living corpse, James... I don't want to live, James. I want to die. (Looking at the sky) Oh my God. Give it to me... give it to me.

No... No... No...Don't say that, Dora. I can't live without you anymore. I will take away your sorrow even with my life...Dora, please tell me... Dora, I have started loving you from the bottom of my heart. Remember this thing: I will not be able to live after your death.

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"When I was 18, Theodore, a madman from my town, tried to kill me by burning me with hot bars, but I pushed him into the blazing embers and fled. Since then, Theodore has been searching for me with his burnt face. He says that I know the secret of some treasure. If I tell him, he will kill me."

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The second time he tossed the ring, an eagle suddenly swooped down on it, mistaking it for its prey. Henry cursed his luck: "When luck is bad, the diamond that comes to hand is also snatched away. Wow, it's bad luck!"

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"Keep an eye on Leo; he's casting an evil eye on Amelia."

"Don't put a rift between us, Willow. Leo can't betray me."

"You are my friend too; that's why I am telling you. Look at these pictures; I've seen Amelia in Leo's arms many times."

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When he turned to see the old woman once again, he was stunned. No one was there!

-From the same book