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    • Chapter X: The Intruders Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter X: The Intruders begins with a rupture in routine, as the serene world of The Place is disturbed by unwelcome guests. The first sign of trouble emerges when a pig from neighboring land trespasses through a gap in the fence, rooting and tearing through the garden with destructive enthusiasm. Though not new to the sight of stray creatures, Lad regards pigs with specific disdain, rooted in past encounters that left scars both physical and emotional. Despite his advancing age, Lad’s instinct to…
    • Chapter X – The circus boys in dixie Land Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter X introduces a turning point as Phil’s sense of justice collides with the rough undercurrents of circus life. While moving through a busy area, he spots a theft unfolding and acts without hesitation. Seizing the thief, Phil holds firm even as threats are hurled and the man attempts to wrestle free. A crowd gathers quickly, adding tension to the scene, but Phil’s focus remains sharp. Despite the criminal’s violent efforts to break loose, Phil refuses to let go, using both strength and…
    • CHAPTER X – The Circus Boys Across the Continent Cover
      by LovelyMay CHAPTER X - The Circus Boys Across the Continent opens with tension brewing in the dressing tent after Teddy Tucker’s mischievous antics with a mule disrupt the performers’ routine. Tempers flare, but the mood softens when Phil Forrest defuses the irritation with humor, sharing how Teddy avoided punishment by hiding inside a costume trunk. While the chaos subsides, Phil is soon sent to deliver a message to a performer known as Mrs. Robinson. Expecting a stern older woman, he is startled to discover…
    • Chapter VIII: In Strange Company Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter VIII: In Strange Company begins not with excitement, but with a peaceful journey into the quiet beauty of the Ramapo Mountains. Lad accompanies the Mistress and Master on a camping trip, eager and alert, even in his older years. The serenity of the wild does not dull his senses—it sharpens them. As the family prepares to leave camp, an unintentional oversight leaves Lad tied near a tree, overlooked amid the bustle. He waits calmly, trusting that they will return, his gaze steady on the trail.…
    • Chapter VIII – The circus boys in dixie Land Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter VIII introduces a shift in both tone and responsibility as the circus moves forward without Zoraya, whose injury sidelines her permanently. Her absence marks more than the end of an act; it leaves a space felt by all who performed alongside her. Yet the show presses on, crossing borders into Canada, where enthusiastic crowds welcome the new lineup. Each performance is tighter, more polished, but not without undercurrents of concern. Phil, always alert, discovers a troubling detail—Sully’s…
    • CHAPTER VIII – The Circus Boys Across the Continent Cover
      by LovelyMay CHAPTER VIII - The Circus Boys Across the Continent begins with the full splendor of the big top unfolding before a packed crowd. A grand opening parade dazzles the audience, modeled after Roman pageantry, with lavish costumes, plumed horses, towering elephants, and synchronized performers moving to a rousing circus anthem. At the center of the spectacle is Phil Forrest, hidden beneath a bonnet and perched atop Emperor, the elephant. As the act reaches its climax, Phil is smoothly lifted by concealed…
    • Chapter VII: The Juggernaut Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter VII: The Juggernaut opens not with celebration, but the heavy weight of injustice pressing on those who loved Lad. The community buzzes with rumors and anger, for what had appeared as an isolated tragedy now unravels into something more sinister. Rhuburger, the man at the center of Lady’s death, isn’t just a careless driver—he’s part of a twisted pastime that glorifies cruelty. His connection with Bilke, a man infamous for purposefully running down dogs, casts a disturbing shadow. Together,…
    • Chapter VII – The circus boys in dixie Land Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter VII bursts to life with laughter and lively energy as clowns pour into the sawdust-covered arena, charming the crowd with exaggerated gestures and playful mischief. At the center of it all is Shivers, revered as the Prince of Clowns, whose every move draws applause and delight from children and adults alike. Trailing behind him is Teddy Tucker, an eager newcomer mimicking Shivers’ every antic with innocent enthusiasm. The contrast between Shivers’ polished timing and Teddy’s chaotic attempts…
    • CHAPTER VII – The Circus Boys Across the Continent Cover
      by LovelyMay CHAPTER VII - The Circus Boys Across the Continent begins in a whirlwind as Teddy Tucker, clutching a pail of muddy water, dashes through the circus grounds with Larry and other angry canvasmen on his heels. What started as a prank quickly spirals into a wild chase, disrupting rehearsals and crashing into the performers' dressing tent. Clotheslines snap, props tumble, and makeup spills as startled artists scramble to protect their space. Amid the chaos, Phil Forrest intervenes, knocking Larry off his feet…
    • Chapter VI: The Tracker Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter VI: The Tracker opens with disruption arriving in the form of Cyril, a sickly, undisciplined boy sent to the countryside while his parents travel abroad. The Place, usually calm and ordered, quickly falls into chaos under his carelessness and disregard. He pesters the staff, breaks rules with impunity, and torments animals for amusement—his antics consistently causing distress. Lad, dignified and serene in his old age, becomes the target of much of Cyril’s cruelty. The boy throws objects,…
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