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Nightmare Alley: A Riveting Journey into the Mind

Looking for a gripping and thrilling novel that will keep you on the edge of your seat? Look no further than "Nightmare Alley"! This mesmerizing novel written by William Lindsay Gresham is a dark and twisted tale that delves into the depths of the human mind.

Set in the seedy world of carnival sideshows and illusions, "Nightmare Alley" follows the story of Stanton Carlisle, a young and ambitious carny worker looking to escape his lowly status. As he rises through the ranks, Carlisle becomes involved in a world of deceit, manipulation, and psychological games.

Gresham masterfully crafts a narrative that explores the blurred line between reality and illusion. With rich character development and a haunting atmosphere, readers can't help but be drawn into the sinister world of the carnival and its inhabitants. As the plot unfolds, secrets are revealed, alliances are tested, and the line between dreams and nightmares becomes increasingly blurred.

Readers who enjoy dark psychological thrillers will find themselves enthralled by Gresham's writing style and his ability to create an atmosphere of tension and unease. "Nightmare Alley" offers a unique blend of suspense, mystery, and psychological exploration that will leave readers wanting more.

For fans of this gripping novel, William Lindsay Gresham has also written other notable works such as "Limbo Tower" and "Tortured Genius." These novels further showcase Gresham's talent for delving into the darker recesses of the human psyche.

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In conclusion, "Nightmare Alley" is a captivating novel that takes readers on a thrilling journey into the dark underbelly of the human mind. With its intricate plot, well-developed characters, and eerie atmosphere, this book is a must-read for fans of psychological thrillers. So grab a copy, buckle up, and prepare to enter the nightmare...
The Ultimate Doppelganger of One Piece. Fiction
The Ultimate Doppelganger of One Piece.

Ivan travels through time and accidentally learns the art of shadow clone jutsu. He also travels back in time and becomes Ace's older brother. Through a series of unexpected events, he becomes a member of the Navy. Ivan doesn't want to change much, he just wants to be there at the Summit War and save Ace! Wait for me, Ace!

434.64 Million words | 2021-04-13 13:09Update

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The Rise of Hong Kong in 1949 Fiction
The Rise of Hong Kong in 1949

Diao Si Li Hua Long, a loser, wrote online novels and failed miserably. He drank a beverage and unexpectedly won a seven-day trip to Hong Kong. During the enjoyable seven days in Hong Kong, while boarding a plane to leave, the aircraft malfunctioned. Li Hua Long silently prayed to God to either travel back in time or be reborn. As he wished, the plane disintegrated, resulting in the loss of his life, but his soul traversed time and space and fused with the soul of a man with the same name and surname in the year in Hong Kong. Thus began the extraordinary story of Li Hua Long's life... Because of him, Hong Kong became the world's most influential financial center; because of him, Hong Kong turned into an entertainment capital rivaling Hollywood; because of him, the people of Hong Kong became the highest per capita in terms of assets and income; because of him, China became the world's second-largest economy five years earlier than expected...

118.01 Million words | 2021-03-09 02:41Update

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Strategy to Win Favor from the Beloved Imperial Consort Fiction
Strategy to Win Favor from the Beloved Imperial Consort

In front of me stands a man with eyes as deep as an abyss. His identity is prestigious, his power overwhelming. She avoids him at every turn, yet still cannot escape the grip of his hand. "Plotting a marriage behind the prince's back, Ah Yuan, how will you settle this debt?" He reaches out, encircling her waist, leaning down as his lips lightly brush against the tip of her nose. "You have quite the audacity. A woman chosen by the prince can only belong to me. Ah Yuan, do you understand?"

467.07 Million words | 2020-07-20 01:48Update

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Era of National Practice Fiction
Era of National Practice

In the year of AD, about two centuries ago, there was a great change in the world. Earth gradually entered an era of widespread cultivation, where both technology and cultivation coexisted. It was unfortunate for the young strongman who had crossed over from a different realm. "Oh no, why is it happening to me like this? This is not the right way to transcend!"

166.20 Million words | 2020-08-12 19:06Update

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Yin Tomb and Yang Residence Fiction
Yin Tomb and Yang Residence

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248.20 Million words | 2022-06-03 05:05Update

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Official Road Genius Fiction
Official Road Genius

Do not worry about the injustice in the world, for the heavens will eventually bring justice! Ascend step by step like a lotus, holding an official position solely in pursuit of fairness. Along the way, I am not afraid of powerful corrupt officials, I will arrest whoever I want. My name carries more weight than the King of the Underworld. Opportunities come to Yang Ding like raindrops, rising rapidly, controlling everything, eliminating harm for the people, dominating the officialdom. The path to promotion and dispelling resentment is actually that simple. A new work by Xiao Lou: "Dominating the World with Power!"

142.50 Million words | 2020-07-26 15:19Update

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Korean Entertainment: The Geeky Male Artist Fiction
Korean Entertainment: The Geeky Male Artist

A thirty-year-old humanities geek reincarnates as the second son of an ordinary Korean family. In a haze, he embarks on the irretrievable path of the entertainment industry. As a passive, non-resistant, and irresponsible geek, how will he fare in the world of Korean entertainment? And how will this dazzling showbiz gradually transform him? Singing his favorite songs and captivating those who love his music. Can our mild-mannered protagonist stick to his original intentions until the end?

142.29 Million words | 2020-11-29 02:48Update

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Rebirth: Booming Electronic Industry Fiction
Rebirth: Booming Electronic Industry

[Starting Point Group Signed Work!] Tang Hao starts over in this life and strives to rise to the top!!! Using the knowledge from his previous life to the extreme, he starts with imitation!!! Have you ever seen a fruit brand phone that was bitten but not released, with its accessories already circulating in the market? Have you ever seen a certain Korean brand phone that was updated, but its imitation accessories were already being produced? Starting with imitation, laying the foundation, and creating a brand, he has experienced all kinds of setbacks on his journey!!! The treachery and excitement of the business world! Let's see how Tang Hao, who comes from a humble background, rises up and throws a blockbuster bomb into the electronic industry of this world!

514.46 Million words | 2021-08-08 14:35Update

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Roses of Gunpowder: The Turbulence of World War II Fiction
Roses of Gunpowder: The Turbulence of World War II

After the war between immortals and demons, she was sucked into a temporal rift and found herself in the World War II era. Taking possession of a starved orphan, she paid no attention to the Allies, the Nazis, or even Satan. Since she had arrived here, she intended to live freely.

449.62 Million words | 2021-05-14 02:14Update

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He's so charming! Fiction
He's so charming!

【Reunion after a long separation + A submissive study prodigy with a desire to focus on studies only X A rebellious and volatile Qi Yu】 A timid and gentle fairy-like girl transferred to Lin'an Secondary School. On the first day, her exceptional appearance instantly dethroned the former school beauty, leaving everyone anticipating a legendary clash. However, to everyone's surprise, instead of seeking trouble, the former school beauty couldn't help but shower her with affectionate terms. On the second day, the transfer student participated in a city-wide exam. Expecting to console the disheartened fairy-like girl after the test, everyone was dumbfounded when they saw her name topping the rankings. On the third day, the transfer student shocked not only her classmates but also the school bullies who came to confront her. Despite being blocked by a group of people, the fairy-like girl calmly sat next to Qi Yu, who had accumulated a triple crown of titles as the school grass, school bully, and last place student. Before Qi Yu even fully woke up, she tugged at the school bully's sleeve and, with a sweet and gentle voice, said, "Qi Yu, I'll help you catch up on your studies. Will you protect me?" Qi Yu, nonchalant and weary, glanced around indifferently and casually responded, "What's the price?"

386.08 Million words | 2022-12-17 19:43Update

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Uchiha Madara, the God of Death. Fiction
Uchiha Madara, the God of Death.

He once roamed the ninja world, making thousands tremble in fear! He once commanded the winds and clouds, making the heavens and earth quiver! He once stained his armor with blood on the battlefield, leaving corpses strewn across the land. He also walked alone under the moonlight, accompanied only by loneliness. His name is Uchiha Madara, he has experienced joy and pain! Now, as he reigns over the God of Death, can he break free from the shackles of fate? P.S. The first volume is currently being revised, so if you can't bear to read it, you can wait until the revision is complete.

80.80 Million words | 2022-02-02 18:18Update

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My tsundere senior sister Fiction
My tsundere senior sister

An ordinary delivery guy encounters the university goddess by chance. The next day, he wakes up in a hotel... From that day on, their fates become entangled. A new book by a newcomer, I need everyone's support! Please help by clicking the bookmark and recommending it. You can log in with your QQ, Weibo, and Tieba accounts! Friends who like it, don't forget to click the bookmark. Recommended tickets and diamonds are given by the system! Thank you all in advance! Book club ID: (Official VIP book club, serious inquiries only)

225.10 Million words | 2022-03-25 20:01Update

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Like your kiss, silencing my lips. Fiction
Like your kiss, silencing my lips.

Husband unable to conceive, Tong Qiangqiang undergoes artificial insemination, but the doctor mixes up the sperm. A paternity test reveals that her just-acknowledged brother-in-law is the father of the child. From then on, her fate is tightly bound to this enigmatic man. In her isolation, he becomes her support and savior, encouraging her to resist, helping her to become stronger, and teaching her what love is. She willingly becomes addicted to him, unable to quit or forget, but regrets come unexpectedly fast. Years later, a friend tells her, "There's a man waiting for you with unwavering persistence, tiredness unknown." Draped in white, Tong Qiangqiang sneers, "Love came too late. How can a cold heart reignite?" Completed works: "Forbidden Love" (A married couple's post-marriage dog food), "Fleeting Love, Lingering Aversion" (Reunion and revenge after a broken relationship). Ongoing work: "I'll Be Here, Waiting for the Wind and for You" Author Weibo: Gu Miumiu; Public Account: Square Miumiu.

106.61 Million words | 2023-04-15 20:06Update

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Urban Eye of Justice Fiction
Urban Eye of Justice

A mysterious black stone and an ancient deerskin map completely changed the life of the poor boy Liu Yu Hao. A pair of clairvoyant eyes that can see through everything, exquisite jade artifacts and ceramics, ancient and simple bronze antiques, followed by thrilling stone gambling! Sweet and lovely pure Lolitas, cold and noble top-grade mature women, hot and spicy beautiful policewomen, countless super beautiful women are throwing themselves at him! If you, dear readers, think "Super City Clairvoyant" is good, please don't forget to recommend it to your friends in your QQ groups and on Weibo!

596.63 Million words | 2023-05-22 06:19Update

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A bundle of green Fiction
A bundle of green

As a masterpiece of the century Chinese fiction, "Taipei People" is a collection of short stories that is profoundly complex. Consisting of fourteen outstanding short stories, they are interconnected, which significantly enlarges the scope of the novel. Not only do we get to see the various faces of society, but, more importantly, the repeated themes and their mutual echoes allow us to delve deeper into the meaning of the work, shedding light on the author's worldview and understanding of the universe. The characters in "Taipei People" can be said to encompass all levels of Taipei's urban society - from the upright and elderly Confucian scholar Mr. Po in "The Ode of Liang Fu" to the retired maid Sister Shun En in "Reminiscences of the Past," from the upper-class Mrs. Dou in "A Dream of Wandering in the Garden" to the lower-class "General Commander" in "Lonely Love Flower." There are intellectuals like Professor Yu Le in "Winter Night," businessmen like the boss's wife in "Flower Bridge Rong Ji," domestic workers like Wang Xiong in "The Blood-like Red Azalea," military personnel like Lai Ming-Sheng in "New Year's Cleaning," socialites like Yin Xue-yan, and even lower-class dancers like Jin Daban. These "great" characters, "middle" characters, and "small" characters come from different provinces and cities in mainland China (such as Shanghai, Nanjing, Sichuan, Hunan, Guilin, and Beiping). They vary in wealth, profession, but each carries a heavy, indelible past. This "past" and "memory," to a greater or lesser extent, are directly related to the "era of great suffering" from the establishment of the Republic of China to the fall of the mainland.

390.47 Million words | 2021-03-29 01:04Update

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The Impostor Pillar of the Quadrangle Courtyard Fiction
The Impostor Pillar of the Quadrangle Courtyard

As someone who knows the ending, he inexplicably entered into the bustling courtyard. When the protagonist of the story changed, he no longer gave. Can the female lead, Qin Huai Ru, find a new path to happiness? When the old man has his own children, will he still selflessly dedicate himself and help others? What kind of life awaits Xu Da Mao if he cannot marry Luo Xiao'e? The destiny of the courtyard begins to shift.

328.60 Million words | 2020-08-29 03:41Update

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[Chats of the Strange] The Divine Hypnotist Fiction
[Chats of the Strange] The Divine Hypnotist

"The [Chats in the Studio] Divine Hypnotist" has an intricate and captivating plot, written by the talented author Xiaotiao Xiaoyao. It is a novel that skillfully combines a compelling storyline with excellent writing style. The chapters are available for free online reading on Qireader.com, offering a refreshing and clean reading experience.

517.22 Million words | 2022-03-03 16:02Update

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Special Crazy Dragon Fiction
Special Crazy Dragon

Keeping the promise to my comrades in battle, I returned to the city and stirred up a storm, causing the prestigious clans and sects of the martial world to tremble. Embracing beauty, I won the hearts of the gorgeous school flower, international superstar, and powerful businesswomen. With one hand shaping legends and the other fiercely protecting my loved ones, I forged a pinnacle life as an elite soldier! Join our book group.

285.12 Million words | 2022-01-07 11:09Update

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A Marvelous Physician Fiction
A Marvelous Physician

Want to become an absolute beauty? He can help you! Want a healthy body? He can help you! Want to revitalize your masculinity? He can help you! Want to conceive a son or a daughter? He can help you! With medicine in hand, I have the world! ...

313.14 Million words | 2020-10-30 06:16Update

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Urban Cultivation Expert Fiction
Urban Cultivation Expert

Ye Lingfeng, a master of cultivation, had to venture into the city in search of a cure for his troubling condition. A fortuitous accident unexpectedly made him the fiancé of a beautiful CEO. Witness how he navigates the bustling city, winning the heart of the beauty, and embarking on a path of showcasing his abilities and revealing the truth. Join our QQ group for the new book upload, and please show me your support. Also, there's a three-million-word old book (The Iron-Blooded Soldier King in the City).

332.34 Million words | 2022-01-05 13:54Update

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