Truth or Fiction: Debunking Urban Legends Urban legends have captivated our imaginations for centuries, combining elements of mystery, horror, and the unknown. These tales spread like wildfire, passed on from friend to friend, creating a sense of fascination and fear. In this article, we will debunk popular urban legends and separate fact from fiction. 1. The Hookman: One of the most enduring urban legends involves a couple parked in a secluded area when they hear a news report of a mental patient escaping the local asylum. As they prepare to leave, they discover a hook attached to their car door handle. The legend warns of a murderous hook-wielding maniac who terrorizes unsuspecting couples. While variations of this tale exist, there is no concrete evidence of such an incident ever occurring. The Hookman is purely a work of fiction, likely created to caution against secluded lovers' lanes. 2. The Vanishing Hitchhiker: This legend tells the tragic story of a ghostly hitchhiker who mysteriously appears on the road, only to vanish before reaching the destination. The hitchhiker is often described as a young woman who was killed in a car accident and seeks a ride home. Similar stories can be found across different cultures, making it clear that this urban legend is just that – a legend. It serves as a cautionary tale about picking up strangers on the road. 3. The Killer in the Backseat: In this chilling tale, a woman is driving alone at night when a menacing stranger begins following her. As she reaches her destination, she is horrified to discover the stranger hiding in her backseat, planning a murderous attack. The urban legend aims to raise awareness about the importance of checking the backseat before entering the car. Although multiple versions of this story exist, there are no documented cases of such incidents occurring. It remains an urban legend meant to remind individuals to stay vigilant while alone in their vehicles. 4. The Choking Doberman: This urban legend warns of a pet dog mysteriously choking on a burglar's fingers. The owner, suspecting a break-in, calls the police, only to discover an intruder hiding in the house. This tale serves as a cautionary reminder of the faithful nature of our furry friends. While stories like this circulate, there is no evidence to support their authenticity. It is a fictional tale designed to highlight the loyalty of our pets. If you find urban legends intriguing, you might enjoy exploring works of fiction that incorporate these myths. Popular authors like Stephen King and Neil Gaiman have delved into the realm of urban legends and folklore in their writings. Websites like Goodreads offer recommendations for urban legends-themed literature, allowing you to immerse yourself in the captivating world of these tales. In conclusion, urban legends have a way of captivating our imagination and leaving us questioning their authenticity. While these tales make for entertaining stories, it is essential to remember that they are not grounded in fact. Enjoy them for what they are – fascinating pieces of folklore.
When he dotes on her, he combines audacious recklessness with cruel and heartless methods, hiding tender dominance within. One day, the notorious and violent Third Young Master, angered his little sweetheart, causing the obedient little kitten to transform into an enraged wild leopard. "Leave, I don't love you anymore." "Don't love?" The Third Young Master's eyes burned with madness. "I will teach you now what love truly is!" Another day, the Third Young Master obtained an unparalleled exquisite diamond, crafted into a wedding ring and placed on her ring finger. "Cheng Lianxun, whether you live as a human or die as a ghost, you will always belong to me!" (Clean in body and mind, this sweet and explosive story will have you hooked!) Highly recommended is Yangyang's completed romance novel: "Mr. President, Your Overbearing Love for Your Wife is Too Arrogant!"
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The new book, "Gentleman Meng Ze," shares the same background as "Jun Zi Meng Ze" by the author. It tells the story of Liang Yu, who uses a painted fan as a medium to connect people. When she meets a gentleman, their feelings grow deeper. Rumor has it that Liang Yu, who holds the power of connecting souls, uses the fan to create perfect love stories. However, while she helps others find love, her own love life is dismal. She falls for the Divine Lord Chang Jue, but after 50,000 years of devotion, all she receives is a folded fan with the words "no fate." Determined and with a heavy heart, she decides to leave the divine realm and embark on a mortal love story with Chang Jue. In this tale of love and hate that has spanned 50,000 years, will their love fade away or be reborn? As mortal time comes to an end, Liang Yu must decide whether to let go or hold on. And the fans she painted, are they destined to bring lovers together or scatter them apart? In short, this is a story about an unfortunate god of love who becomes single for 120,000 years. Follow me on Weibo: [link]. Join my reading group "许酒不见" on QQ. Visit [link] for more information. 许酒不见, n(*≧▽≦*)
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They say it's difficult for a man to pursue a woman, but when a woman pursues a man, it's like a veil separates them. She has made such a bold move, so why won't he agree? 'Hey, mister in front, slow down! Your future bride has short legs and can't catch up with you!' _(:з」∠)_ Shall we chat instead?
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Yan Wang reincarnates.
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Wang Yi, an ordinary high school freshman, has a natural ability to see and interact with spirits. One day, he is led into an unknown world by a young police officer named Wang Chun. In this new world, he encounters a vengeful female ghost, a malicious ghost framed for a crime, a lingering ghost unwilling to move on, zombies, and monsters, all becoming a part of his life. Wang Yi has always taken it upon himself to uphold justice and tame the zombie king, but is the zombie king truly responsible for the disasters in the human world? Unbeknownst to him, he seems to have gotten entangled in a mind-boggling conspiracy!
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For no reason, I ended up in a strange place, dressed strangely, and became a fairy, what's going on? And who is this person with long ears beside me? And the one with a tail, who is that too? Where is this place? Well, fine... seeing that you are a handsome man, I accept that I am a fairy. But how dare a monster bully a fairy! So what if it's a big monster? Eat my rolling pin! Kneel down and call me Fairy Master! Haha... behind the seemingly simple things, there are hidden love and hatred from a thousand years ago. The six good people couldn't have a good ending for six lifetimes. Why does karma have to be the retribution on her? Silver-haired handsome man, enchanting demon king, fairy senior brother, mortal boy, entangled relationships, she, who was just one step away from becoming a god, why did she lose herself? What earth-shattering event happened a thousand years ago? In today's society, how should she choose, carrying the name of a demon fairy?
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Orphaned and abandoned, Zuo Yan hopes to find his real parents through an ancient painting. Unexpectedly, he discovers that the painting is worth a fortune, and strange events surround him, including encounters with a mysterious woman. Just as he is about to be driven mad, a police officer accuses him of being insane and sends him to a mental asylum. Doubting his sanity, Zuo Yan escapes and realizes that he is in danger. Determined to uncover the truth, he restarts his search and receives a warning note, threatening him to stop his investigation. Despite considering giving up, the director of the orphanage reveals a shocking secret - Zuo Yan has been targeted by a killer. Why is the killer after him? Who is the killer? Zuo Yan is trapped in a puzzle. Wanting to learn the truth from the director, he discovers a note in her hand as he attends her funeral, which reads 'Stop searching, or face death.' Filled with fear, he contemplates giving up, but then finds a mobile phone in the director's file cabinet. The deceased director guides him through the phone to meet someone who knows the whole truth...
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Mrs. Qin and Mrs. Xie became friends through a handkerchief exchange, and they arranged a marriage between their children, Qin Miao and Xie Ji, at an early age. However, as the Qin family has been engaged in business for generations while the Xie family has been of nobility for three generations, their social status doesn't match. Qin Miao fell in love with Xie Ji at first sight, but Xie, the young master, didn't like her. He felt that she lacked the elegance and sophistication of a lady and was too shrewd and worldly. However, she didn't care. She foolishly believed that as long as she put in her heart and had faith, one day she would win his favor. But contrary to her wishes, his indifference and coldness pierced her prideful heart. It wasn't until their argument that Qin Miao finally woke up from her delusion. At this time, the
145.45 Million words | 2023-02-27 09:44Update
Damn it, Fish Xiaobai died? And died as a substitute for the third party? Are you out of your mind, writer? While others time-travel as princesses or ladies, at worst as maids or farmers, Fish Xiaobai ends up as a butterfly, a turtle, a wild goose... What kind of nonsense is this? And the ending is always the same, killed by a handsome guy named Zhuo Xiaoran. I swear I won't rest until I avenge this! In the ninth life, Fish Xiaobai finally time-travels as a human being, and swears to take revenge on you, my enemy of eight lives! Watch how I use my thirty-six strategies to counter your seventy-two transformations. I'll disguise as a nun and send a Yaksha to be your wife, disguise as a soldier and send you alone into enemy lines, disguise as a madam and give your wife a lover, and as a bonus, buy one and get one free, sending a fox fairy to be your master's wife... Hey, young man, I'm seeking revenge on you, how did you end up on my bed?
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After dying on Earth, Liu Chen enters a different dimension and becomes an Awakened One. Possessing formidable enhancement abilities and incredible innate skills, he fights gods and formidable opponents, utilizing his blood and determination to fulfill his dream of returning home. If you find it enjoyable, please bookmark it. Thank you for bookmarking and recommending it. Thank you, everyone!
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My lifetime goal is to live a life of eating and waiting for death. Little did I know, I have a great grandfather who runs away when he can't win a fight; a father who keeps his true abilities hidden; a grandmother whose heart leans towards the Pacific; and a half-sister who constantly wants to steal her position as the legitimate daughter. Fourth Miss said, "Why don't we set up a stage? Although we have no other skills, we excel at acting!"
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Jia Nanfeng, the daughter of a powerful minister in Western Jin Dynasty, encountered her long-time crush, Sima You, the prince of Qi, by chance. Just when she was envisioning a beautiful future with him, her half-sister snatched him away. Helpless, she reluctantly married Sima Zhong, his foolish nephew, just to have a chance to see her beloved again. However, upon marrying him, she discovered that the prince was not only not foolish but also a remarkably handsome young man. As this girl faced countless hardships in the palace, she eventually assisted her husband in reaching the pinnacle of power and transformed the entire kingdom into her own domain. Who will step forward to save the decline of the Sima dynasty and suport the crumbling empire - her former love?
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Soldier Corps Xu Kaizhen
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As the gentle and fragile girl in the eyes of the world, she actually feels quite wronged. Clearly, she is very strong, ridiculously strong. Everyone knows that the useless Fifth Miss of the Prime Minister's Manor has four powerful elder brothers who dote on her, but suddenly, one day, all her brothers go missing. Those who have long envied and resented her see this as an opportunity to kick her while she's down, eagerly trying to take advantage of the situation. However, they end up being beaten to the point of wailing like ghosts and howling like wolves. The Fifth Miss smiles softly and says, "Oh well, if I've lost my big thighs, I'll just be my own support." It is
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In addition to the Maoshan School, there is another Taoist sect in existence. The Luanshan School was founded by Yang Junsong during the Tang Dynasty. Due to their use of geomancy and miraculous Taoist practices, they helped the poor become prosperous, earning them the title of "Savior of the Poor." Later generations referred to them as "Yang Jiupin." A thousand years later, Yang Xiaozhao, the 136th generation leader of the Luanshan School, was born. He used his extraordinary Taoist abilities to save countless people from the clutches of evil magic, earning the admiration of the masses. During his lifetime, Yang Xiaozhao saved a child, and that child is me, Niu Shanyun. Throughout my life, I have relied on the ancestral secret techniques of the Luanshan School, passed down from our ancestors, to travel the world, eliminating evil and
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Zhao Jinzhi's crossing is a bit different from others. While others are loved by everyone and bloom like flowers, she crossed over as a lazy and gluttonous antagonist who doesn't care about her parents or siblings! Not only that, she is also the one chosen to find a son-in-law among the four sisters. Damn it! With such a notorious reputation, she still wants to find a son-in-law? No worries, with the system in hand, whitewashing, wealth, and finding a son-in-law are all a piece of cake. Let's see how she turns a group of pathetic siblings and nieces into a group of successful individuals. What? Can't find a son-in-law? Look, someone else is coming to her doorstep again!
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Space shattered, anomalies struck, % of the male population instantly died. If you are among the remaining % of males, should you rejoice or fear? Facing women who roam on the edge of collapse and slaughter due to hunger, disease, chaos, and death, it's better to run, the farther the better. Grab your toolbox, hop in your armored vehicle, survive, and escape this chaotic world of war, monsters, and fractured space. Escape this hellish era, where men plunge into an abyss to fight for food, ammunition, machinery, and fresh water—the Girl Epoch. 'Don't joke around. Should we be afraid? I don't think so. Throughout history, there hasn't been a problem that couldn't be solved by an armored vehicle, and if there was, then two. Advanced technology changes lives, and geeks save the world. Don't underestimate geeks, you women. Hehe, do you want to play? Then let's play!,' said Wang Wenqing, raising his middle finger.
246.39 Million words | 2021-03-11 21:21Update
Young and ignorant, possessing only beauty, she foolishly gave her affection to a false man, sacrificing everything to help him seize the inheritance. However, in return for her, he handed her a butcher's knife, and slaughtered over three hundred members of the Mu family, in order to please his scheming cousin and obtain their vast wealth. Unable to rest in peace, she was reborn, filled with a fierce determination, foreshadowing an impending storm. She swore to make her enemies suffer an eternal torment! Betray her? Then go to your grave! Humiliate her? Then cease to exist! Play mind games with her? She will turn the tables on you and torture you to death! Think you're more vicious than her? She will send your entire family to hell! Pretend to be innocent in front of her? With a mere flicker of her phoenix eyes, who do you think you're fooling?
394.83 Million words | 2020-07-05 04:17Update
Zhang Xiaofan, who was expelled from home by his parents, relying on his knowledge of psychology from reading a few books and his limited deductive ability, set up a fortune-telling booth to make a living. Unexpectedly, he broke a taboo and narrowly escaped death. However, with the gift of seeing the supernatural world, he started his journey towards success. "My wish is world peace."
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【V, pet genre, clean male and female lead, entertainment industry + brain hole】 Xian Qi has always been a god of poverty with excellent performance until... One day, Xian Qi woke up to find herself transported to another parallel timeline, becoming a married wife of an unlucky 18th-line female star and a certain big boss. Doubting her own existence, Xian Qi moved into the big boss's house, and since then, the big boss's fortunes began to decline... Meanwhile, Xian Qi discovered that her suppressed divine power was slowly recovering. Could her way back be to bankrupt the big boss? So, Xian Qi started spending the big boss's money like crazy, swiping the big boss's cards, hoping to return to the top as soon as possible. But why did the big boss's money increase? And why was it increasing faster and faster? Her divine power as the god of poverty was almost unable to suppress the big boss's skyrocketing wealth! This is unscientific!
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