"The Shawshank Redemption" is an outstanding representative work of Stephen King, one of his most talked-about collections of four novellas. Upon its release, the English version quickly climbed to the top of The New York Times bestseller list, selling 280,000 copies in the United States that year. Currently, "The Shawshank Redemption" has been translated into 31 languages, with three out of the four novellas being adapted into sensational movies. Among them, the most perfect film in the history of cinema, nominated for seven Academy Awards and known as "The Shawshank Redemption" (also known as "Stimulus 1995"), is particularly renowned. This novella showcases Stephen King's exceptional skills beyond his expertise in thriller genres. The other two novellas, "Apt Pupil" and "The Body", also received excellent reviews after being adapted into movies. "The Body" is considered Stephen King's most autobiographical work.
588.74 Million words | 2023-03-18 03:11Update
Revolving through reincarnation, countless lifetimes pass by, yet unable to change the serendipitous encounter of this lifetime. With no remorse or love, decades of passing travelers in the mortal realm, and still seeking a heartfelt connection in the next life. A red thread entwined on her white gown, she is the Moon Goddess from the Nine Heavens. Moon Sister, you have calculated countless matrimonial fates, but have you found your destined love? Never before... Everyone knows I bind countless destined souls with my red thread, yet I can't mend my own marriage, nor can I break free from it. Destined for solitude in this lifetime, the threads of fate on her body have long formed an unbreakable knot, and now she encounters an unexpected deity. Thinking she had long seen through the affairs of the mortal realm, when she saved him in the desolate wilderness that day, she had unknowingly deeply planted the seed of affection. Believing her own fate to be indifferent, she had planned to merely close her eyes and turn away at their parting, but she couldn't resist the tears of longing. Moon Goddess: Su Lou, after years of separation, the cycle of reincarnation, and the River of Oblivion, have you truly forgotten about me? So be it... after all, we are destined to be strangers. Che Kong: Moon Goddess, how much more wine of dream reunion must you brew? Why do you torment yourself unnecessarily?
128.78 Million words | 2021-01-23 00:33Update
【【Cloud Rise Chinese Literature Essay Contest】Submission】One is the mermaid girl Lanxi who lives far away from the Ear Country, the other is Dong Shuo, the proud disciple of the Kunlun Sect, and the third is Changqing, a young man with a mysterious background raised by an old monk. The three young people come to the human world in pursuit of their own goals and happen to meet each other. What kind of love and hate entanglement will occur between them? The heavens and earth are mysterious and ever-changing. Tens of thousands of years ago, after the war between gods and demons, the sealed Demon Lord started to stir again. Due to being sealed, the Demon Lord can only occupy the soul of a mortal. Once the mortal's soul is corrupted, the Demon Lord can revive using the mortal's body. Dong Shuo came precisely for this reason. The demons are causing trouble in the human world to enhance the Demon Lord's power, and Lanxi and the other two are inadvertently involved in the political turmoil of the Ear Country during their investigation of the demons' influence in the human world. Lanxi is trapped in the Ear Country, and Dong Shuo and Changqing break into the Ear Country to rescue her. It is through this incident that Lanxi discovers her true identity - she is not just a mere mermaid. In the Ear Country, after experiencing various events, Lanxi and the others discover that Changqing's blood is quite mysterious. With the help of Changqing's blood, the wrongly imprisoned Crown Prince is cleared of charges and regains control of the government. After the political turmoil ends, Ling Shan, who has been childhood sweethearts with the Crown Prince, dies while trying to save him...
29.65 Million words | 2021-02-13 06:40Update
He is a rare bastard in this wicked environment. He is an unexpected big face among those tired-looking small faces. He is a good person with a bit of humor and a bit of mischief. He is low-key but always mistaken for show-off. He is stylish but forced to be tough. He likes beautiful women but is entangled by a group of them. Chen Yun said, 'Well, clichés have always won people's hearts!' PS: Group, come in and chat! I'm playing offline games!
28.22 Million words | 2020-07-27 08:18Update
Once she traveled through time, she went from being an assassin to a bird trainer. She had hoped for a peaceful life, but in the end, she followed in the footsteps of her predecessor and entered the palace. As she entered the court, every word that reprimanded the palace maids pierced deep into her bones. "The highest rank is the Palace of Unending, where the empress resides. Next is the Palace of Breezy Clouds, where the noble consort Cui resides, followed by the Palace of Eternal Joy, where the noble consort Dong resides..." When the new emperor ascended the throne, his whispered words were filled with tenderness. "When your voice sings like a yellow warbler, I shall appoint you as the Nightingale Talent." When she met her sisters, their secret conversations were filled with sincerity. "My dear, as long as we remain united, we shall secure a place in this harem!" As she gained favor over the other concubines, the emperor issued an imperial decree that sent her into the cold palace. "Ye of the Palace of Eternal Joy, plotted against the imperial heir, falsely claimed pregnancy for favor, committing unforgivable crimes. Due to her status as the mother of the fifth prince, she shall be demoted to a commoner and imprisoned in the cold palace for life!" In the cold palace, she held her severed arm and smiled through tears as she looked at the emperor.
339.80 Million words | 2022-04-29 05:50Update
"The Chronicles of the Beloved Concubine" has a gripping and thrilling storyline, captivating the reader's heart. It is a well-written novel created by the author, Yi Ke Lv Shu. QiZhuGe offers free access to the latest refreshing and clean chapters of Yi Ke Lv Shu's work for online reading.
131.63 Million words | 2022-03-23 00:30Update
The master is half diviner, half healer, and she only partially understands. Seeking knowledge with a weary heart, she unexpectedly obtains a spot in the Astral Gate Project of the Supernatural Association of Italy. Is it luck or destiny? All she knows is that once the gate opens, the past will be no more... Waking up from the nutrient pod, her life has been completely transformed. A wealthy heiress? Residing in a crowded slum. An interstellar mercenary? Waking up feeling more useless than ever. Her account is dwindling, only enough for energy coins. She buys a bottle of highly diluted nutrient solution, one per day, and has to go on a diet even on weekends. What happened to the promised golden finger and the Law of the First Female Protagonist? How can she survive and support the hungry little lion by her side, who cries tears of hunger before sleep? Luckily, she has a superstore attached to her body, a robust auxiliary tool that only needs upgrades to possess the whole world. What are we waiting for? Her next goal is to level up! Level up!
417.32 Million words | 2021-03-24 10:48Update
He used to be the king of special forces He is also a descendant of an ancient martial arts sect But now he chooses to take care of his son, being a devoted and dutiful father What to do when his son grows up and wants a mother? Well, he can only find one for himself Lolita? Mature lady? Milf? Policewoman? Female soldier? Female spy?... What? His son only likes women with big... you know? This is a big problem Stealing a woman is not an easy task, this unfilial son!
318.70 Million words | 2021-12-25 01:25Update
After a nameless female corpse, floating upright in the water, was salvaged and brought ashore, there were a series of terrifying dismemberment cases happening in the middle of the night in Chengnan City. Lin Fei, a rookie from the North District Bureau, unintentionally unraveled a traffic case that was classified as an "accident" several years ago while investigating the dismemberment cases with his mentor, Old Hu. Was this a mere coincidence? Or was someone secretly plotting behind the scenes?... "Dude! That's a vampire, not a zombie!" "Is there a difference?" "With vampires, you need a cross! Zombies are defeated with a peach wood sword..." "Huh! Don't be so strict! I'm still an intern, it's normal to bring the wrong equipment!" "Damn it..."
344.18 Million words | 2021-11-28 01:15Update
"Overview of Chinese Dramatic Culture History by Yu Qiuyu"
393.00 Million words | 2023-02-27 11:13Update
This is a fanfiction of "Harry Potter". Legend of the fairytale of love, beautifully sung by people. At the end of that rainbow, eternally sung by people. In the corner where the stars fall, only a silver unicorn remains. Silver unicorn, nowhere to hide from loneliness. Bloody petals fall, freezing the world because of you. The future is falling, a curse of reincarnation. When we meet again, I am your unicorn.
503.97 Million words | 2021-06-05 14:43Update
A Story of Zombie Doppelganger. The vast city is Yang Yi's hunting ground, where he blends in among the zombies and protects the city. In Yang Yi's eyes, the entire city is his territory, and everything within it belongs to him, allowing no one else to interfere. ... (Doppelganger stream, a must-read for friends who enjoy it). "Rainwater's fifth VIP work following 'Apocalyptic Super Merchant,' 'Rebuilding Civilization,' 'Beastly Age,' and 'Star Warrior,' guaranteed to be completed. Please rest assured and collect it!"
473.07 Million words | 2022-04-20 16:13Update
"The Hottest Bestseller: There are two gods in the world, one lives in the hearts of people, dead. The other lives in reality, alive. He is a person, crowned as God by the leaders of various countries. Yes, I'm talking about him. He returns from hell, encountering dominating policewomen, innocent school beauties, and a beautiful female CEO. The seduction of perfect twin sisters becomes his fatal poison. ['My Perfect Female CEO'] Group number: Customized author tag: Orphan, Cold-blooded, Strong, Return to the Workplace."
132.79 Million words | 2021-03-26 05:07Update
【V Dual Cleansing Sweet and Sweet Love Story, Countless Handsome Men, Villain Torture, White Lotus Ripping】 Qie Ge, salt or sweet, no distinction between male and female. Mistakenly entered the fairy fountain, unexpectedly informed by the cold-faced prince that she is a girl. Talented in supernatural abilities, weaving webs and dreaming! Calling wind and summoning rain, harboring a fatal attraction to romance! Six paths of reincarnation, three lives and three worlds. Whether as a human or a demon, why does she end up marrying the same person? He, clearly the decisive and ruthless deity of the immortal realm, but because of her, he
65.56 Million words | 2021-07-13 15:02Update
Waking up once again, she was reborn as the legitimate daughter of the Tang family, going from a dark-night killer to a useless piece of trash. In this lifetime, she will turn the tables and make things happen! When the useless miss reveals her sharpness and brilliance, intimidating a certain man who offended her to the point of being unable to escape!
555.89 Million words | 2022-12-02 15:30Update
Humans fish in a fishpond. Have you ever thought that maybe our Earth is just a small fishpond and we humans are the fish in it? Beyond Earth, there are also anglers, and we humans are the fish they want to catch. Around each person, there are people who die from illness, old age, or accidents. Are these people really just dead? Or were they actually taken away as fish, with their lives and souls? Death is angling, bringing you a different kind of excitement. New chapters are uploaded. I hope everyone can support it. If you like this book, please add it to your bookshelf or vote for it. If you have any thoughts, please leave me a message in the comments section. Thank you.
28.08 Million words | 2022-05-30 11:12Update
In a vast world, martial arts is the way, dimensions intertwine, and heroes vie for supremacy. Who dares to claim the title of the hero? Chen Feng, a spiritual pellet master who emerged from a small dynasty in the mortal realms, is chasing after the mythical path of the Martial Emperor. Swallowing the world with spiritual pellets, breaking the heavens with forged weapons. With his heart and soul connected to the heavens and the earth, he wields a sword that can sever the universe. ...
57.49 Million words | 2022-04-17 11:50Update
A meteorite fell from the sky, bringing back superhumans from the ancient era that were long thought to have disappeared. It seems that an unseen force is manipulating everything behind the scenes. Is it the rise of a new race or the devastation of the world? A colossal conspiracy silently descends upon the Earth... Can Jiang Hua, who has returned from the world of Naruto, break free from the constraints of the Six Paths of Rinnegan and reach even greater heights? Will he still be able to dominate this altered world? Witness how Jiang Hua unravels the conspiracy and unveils ancient secrets, step by step.
356.44 Million words | 2021-11-02 09:44Update
A loser on Earth picked up a book called "The Sleep Master's Quotes" while picking up garbage, studied it, and then encountered a divine beauty. He exchanged the book for a drop of blood and thus became the lowest-level vampire. He was about to expand his harem of three thousand, but was hit by a machine and accidentally pressed the red button on top, transporting him to a special parallel world - the Divine Continent! He was known as the "gold coin harvester", so don't flaunt your wealth in front of him. He was known as the "Evil Duke", so don't bully him, or you'll suffer. He was known as the "Noble Butcher", so don't think your high status will protect you. He was known as the "Strongest Conman in History", and he would modestly say, "I'm just a little vampire." If you, dear readers, enjoy "The Descend of the Evil God", please don't forget to recommend it to your friends in your QQ groups and on Weibo!
329.11 Million words | 2022-01-31 17:49Update
Rebirth in Nirvana, the Demon Emperor Returns! A fool of a son-in-law transforms himself into the Demon Emperor, cultivating the arts of demons and cultivating the elements, dominating the world with his demonic presence! Trampling on the wicked, gathering followers, embracing beauties, and achieving the path of the strongest demon cultivation! ("God Control the World" Author: I am Innocent, verified name required for the Demon Cultivation Group)
565.17 Million words | 2022-06-02 15:44Update
