Macau’s return to Chinese sovereignty in 1999 ushered in that city’s “golden age.” By 2012, the value of Macau’s gaming industry was nine times that of Las Vegas, and Macao had become the world’s foremost gambling destination. During this period, a unique profession arose: “casino brokers,” who provided Macao’s gamblers with high-interest lines of credit, under-the-table bets, and other services. It was a high-stakes, high-reward business that made for more thrilling play, but amplified the risks for players, brokers and casinos alike. This heightened risk made gambling more exciting and more dangerous for the participants; it also impacted their interpersonal relationships and outlook on life. It was as if everyone involved were walking on a tightrope. By 2014, however, China’s ongoing anti-corruption campaign had dealt a serious blow to the gaming industry in Macao, ending the golden age. This is the background against which our story takes place.
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A town is struck by a meteorite and the fallout is catastrophic.
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May 1960. Mount Everest, the second step under the cliff. The four members of the China Everest Climbing Commando are attacking the most difficult and most difficult “second step”. This is their fifth assault. The first four failures have cost them too much physical strength – …finally, the wind and snow stop the gap.
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Liam is an ex-con trying to win back the love and trust of his family. Liam’s drive for redemption will see him caught up in a web of conspiracy, crime, and corruption.
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A corporate defense attorney takes on an environmental lawsuit against a chemical company that exposes a lengthy history of pollution.
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A corporate defense attorney takes on an environmental lawsuit against a chemical company that exposes a lengthy history of pollution.
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The new era begins. The turbulent era known as the Universal Century has ended. Now, mankind looks towards prosperity and peace in the new era known as the Regild Century (R.C.)
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A detective investigates the death of a patriarch of an eccentric, combative family.
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