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And Then There Was One

A Thousand and One Nights of Love and Mystery

This book brings together a collection of diverse love stories, akin to a modern-day One Thousand and One Nights. Each tale paints a unique backdrop of love, inviting readers to turn each page with anticipation, eager to discover the enchanting characters and extraordinary plots that await. Some stories delve into the lives of favored concubines in ancient China’s feudal society, depicting their arduous journey to find true love within the locked confines of a royal harem. Others cross borders to foreign lands, telling of individuals overcoming great obstacles, even venturing to places as chilling as a crematorium, all in pursuit of the ones they love. There are also tales that explore the mysterious lore of fox spirits, where readers can enjoy a series of suspenseful, supernatural stories. These could range from Chinese folklore to foreign vampire legends or even the alluring fox spirits that beguile the unwary. In one eerie, cloud-filled night, a weary traveler enters an ancient inn. Once a bustling rest stop for merchants, it is now only tended by a venerable innkeeper. The innkeeper invites the traveler to sit by the hearth and serves him a cup of hot tea. Upon inquiring about the inn’s history, the innkeeper pauses, then decides to recount a series of stories passed down by former guests. These stories span a thousand and one nights, each one unfolding a new chapter of mystery, magic, and love in this ancient land.
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