As a child, I was told delightful stories about a leprechaun and his pot of gold waiting at the end of a rainbow, which sparked my imagination and hope for magical riches. These tales were simple and charming, offering a sense of wonder and fantasy about treasures hidden in distant, colorful places.

However, the story in James Patterson's book "Kill Me If You Can" contrasts sharply with these childhood myths. It describes a dark and violent scene involving a Russian Neanderthal carrying a bag of diamonds along a bloody trail in a train station, highlighting a more brutal and gritty world far removed from whimsical fairy tales.