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An American man in Salvador, facing financial ruin, celebrated the Fourth of July with fellow expatriates, inadvertently aiding a local revolution and ultimately saving his business. | |||
== The Emancipation of Billy == | == The Emancipation of Billy == | ||
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Roads of Destiny
A traveler's choices at a fork in the road changes their life and impacts their future, showing how every decision affects the course of our lives.
The Guardian of the Accolade
The Guardian of the Accolade (Henry)
An old servant prevented his employer from making a terrible mistake by confronting him at a train station, reminding him of his family's honor and the promises he made to his late wife.
The Discounters of Money
The Discounters of Money (Henry)
A millionaire's belief in the power of money was challenged when his marriage proposal was rejected and his offer to help a young eloping couple was declined, leading him to reconsider money's true value.
The Enchanted Profile
A wealthy woman took a hotel typist under her wing, lavishing her with expensive clothes and a luxurious lifestyle, only to revert to her miserly ways, causing the typist to return to her old job.
Next to Reading Matter
Next to Reading Matter (Henry)
A tale of misunderstandings, centered around the influence of literature and the impact of a seemingly insignificant decision.
Art and the Bronco
A whimsical story of an artist who discovers the true value of his work while on an adventure in the wild west.
Phoebe
A tale of love, friendship, and betrayal that explores the complexities of human relationships.
A Double-dyed Deceiver
A Double-dyed Deceiver (Henry)
The exploits of a con man who gets a taste of his own medicine when he crosses paths with another devious trickster.
The Passing of Black Eagle
The Passing of Black Eagle (Henry)
A notorious bandit leader was replaced by a seemingly fearsome newcomer, who ultimately abandoned the gang during a train robbery attempt, revealing his true cowardly nature.
A Retrieved Reformation
A Retrieved Reformation (Henry)
A skilled safecracker turned his life around, opened a shoe store, and fell in love with a banker's daughter, but when a child was accidentally locked in a vault, he risked his new life to save her.
Cherchez la Femme
A tale of love and intrigue, as a man searches for the woman who has stolen his heart.
Friends in San Rosario
Friends in San Rosario (Henry)
A story of friendship, loyalty, and sacrifice, set in a small Texas town.
The Fourth in Salvador
The Fourth in Salvador (Henry)
An American man in Salvador, facing financial ruin, celebrated the Fourth of July with fellow expatriates, inadvertently aiding a local revolution and ultimately saving his business.
The Emancipation of Billy
The Emancipation of Billy (Henry)
A young man's journey towards self-discovery and personal growth.
The Enchanted Kiss
A magical kiss leads to a journey of self-discovery and adventure in a fantastical world.
A Departmental Case
A seemingly simple case takes a turn for the mysterious, involving a government department and its employees.
The Renaissance at Charleroi
The Renaissance at Charleroi (Henry)
A tale of rebirth and transformation, set in the small town of Charleroi.
On Behalf of the Management
On Behalf of the Management (Henry)
A story of love and duty, centered around the management of a hotel.
Whistling Dick's Christmas Stocking
Whistling Dick's Christmas Stocking (Henry)
A touching holiday tale of redemption and the power of the human spirit.
The Halberdier of the Little Rheinschloss
The Halberdier of the Little Rheinschloss (Henry)
A story of love, war, and sacrifice, set in medieval times.
Two Renegades
The adventures of two outlaws who forge an unlikely friendship.
The Lonesome Road
A journey down a path of self-discovery, where choices and chance encounters shape the course of a life.