LovelyMay
Stories
93
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Reading
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Chapter XVIII begins with a scene full of momentum and mystery. Phil and Mr. Sparling rush through the narrow passages of the circus boat, their footsteps echoing with urgency. The pursuit divides them—Phil heads to the rear while Sparling pushes forward. In the dim light and tight quarters, every shadow becomes a suspect. At the stern, Phil finally corners the fleeing figure. With heart pounding, he seizes the person, expecting a stranger. To his shock, it's Teddy Tucker. What began as a manhunt ends in…-
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Chapter XIX opens with an idea that energizes the entire circus steamboat: Phil Forrest’s suggestion to split the band into two and have them perform on deck as the boat approaches Des Moines. Mr. Sparling readily embraces the plan, seeing it as both an impressive entrance and good publicity for the show. To ensure cooperation, he agrees to pay the band members a little extra for their effort, which boosts morale and creates excitement throughout the crew. As dawn breaks, the musical surprise is set in…
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Chapter XX begins with Teddy Tucker’s unresolved grudge still bubbling from a prank pulled by the circus band, especially the loud, unflinching bass drummer. To settle the score in his own comical style, Teddy arms himself with a bag of lemons, which he bites into dramatically right in front of the musicians. The sour-faced reactions of the band mid-performance are exactly the distraction he wanted, causing a few notes to falter and the rhythm to briefly collapse. Though the audience doesn’t catch on,…
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Chapter XXI begins with tension and humor mingling on the Mississippi as Teddy Tucker finds himself nursing a sprained wrist after a scuffle with a mischievous baboon. Though temporarily removed from performance duties, his energy remains unshaken. Rather than sulk, he becomes obsessed with the recent theft of his cherished egg—a symbol of comfort and pride. Teddy’s curious nature turns investigative, prompting questions about who might have taken it and why. His interactions with Mr. Sparling reflect…
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Chapter XXII opens with a quiet moment turned chaotic as Phil Forrest, deep in thought while walking the deck of the steamer "Marie," is abruptly sent overboard. In an instant, the wooden planks beneath his feet vanish, and he is thrust into the cold, dark embrace of the Mississippi River. The fall catches him off guard, but his instincts guide him as he aligns his body midair for a safer impact. Hitting the water knocks the breath out of him, but panic is held at bay. He has trained for danger under the…
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Chapter XXIII begins with Phil Forrest stepping onto the deck of the Mississippi steamboat, greeted by clapping passengers still buzzing from his rescue. Wrapped in a borrowed officer’s uniform, Phil receives accolades with grace, his humility drawing more admiration. During breakfast, he gives a brief but earnest speech, sidestepping heroism and turning the spotlight on the Great Sparling Shows. His genuine demeanor adds to the mystique, sparking interest in the circus among river travelers. Reporters…
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Chapter XXIV opens with the sharp clang of hooves and the thunder of wheels as chaos erupts in the circus ring. Phil Forrest reacts instantly, vaulting toward a runaway chariot with reckless courage. His arms grasp the reins just in time, steering the horses away from a line of performers. The crowd cheers, unaware of the sabotage that set the disaster in motion. Phil’s uniform is torn beyond repair, but the damage goes deeper—one of the acrobats lies injured, and the chariot’s axle reveals signs of…
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Chapter I begins within the verdant heart of Ptarth’s royal gardens, where Thuvia sat beneath the soft blossoms of a towering pimalia. Her stillness was deceiving, for inwardly she wrestled with the unwelcome persistence of Astok, Prince of Dusar. His declarations, wrapped in veiled arrogance and disregard for her will, only deepened her scorn. He misunderstood her civility as invitation, forgetting the restraint expected of Martian nobility. When his forwardness crossed the line, Carthoris of Helium…
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Chapter III deepens the suspense as political tension builds in Helium following Thuvia's mysterious disappearance. With Prince Carthoris’s honor questioned, John Carter acts swiftly, urging a diplomatic mission to avoid open war with Ptarth. Tardos Mors and other leaders agree Carthoris must deliver Helium’s apology and support directly to Thuvan Dihn. Though official channels are followed, personal motives mix in—the prince is determined not only to preserve Helium’s standing but to understand…
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Chapter IV thrusts Thuvia into the clutches of captors whose motives remain cloaked behind false banners and half-spoken threats. At first, she sees the markings of Dusar and braces for hostility. But the insignia of Helium offers a fleeting glimmer of hope—perhaps these men are allies. That illusion vanishes when her questions are dodged, and she is flown to a long-abandoned city hidden within Barsoom’s desolate lands. Once a thriving metropolis, now it echoes only the whispers of ancient fears and…
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