In the shadowy alleys of the metropolis and the hidden corners of rural landscapes, a series of chilling tales unfolds, each one inspired by true events that once gripped the pages of Chinese newspapers. This book of crime stories delves deep into the heart of darkness, where unresolved mysteries and haunting murders lie buried under the veil of the past. Each story in the book invites readers into a world where justice is sought, truths are unearthed, and the human spirit is tested. The author adapts real-life investigations, and piece together the evidence from the journalist reports, infusing them with rich, imagined details and complex characters who navigate the fine line between right and wrong.