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    • CHAPTER VI -The Circus Boys Across the Continent Cover
      by LovelyMay CHAPTER VI - The Circus Boys Across the Continent captures a critical moment for Phil Forrest as he suffers a dangerous fall during a performance, crashing into the net with such force that he loses consciousness. The tension backstage rises immediately, and Mr. Sparling rushes to Phil’s side, visibly shaken by the accident. Though a surgeon is summoned, Phil regains consciousness before medical help arrives and insists that he is fine, minimizing the concern with quiet determination. Despite Phil’s…
    • Chapter VI – The circus boys in dixie Land Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter VI begins with an unexpected twist as Teddy and Phil, fresh from their circus duties, suddenly find themselves surrounded by familiar faces. What seems at first to be an ambush quickly turns into a cheerful reunion as their old classmates, led by President Billy, reveal the surprise—a celebratory dinner in the very recitation room they once studied in. The tension fades fast, replaced by laughter and the aroma of cookies and homemade pies. Teddy, ever the hothead, was ready for a fight but…
    • Chapter VI – The Best That the Galoshes Gave Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter VI opens a peculiar door into the young Divine’s journey, not just through foreign lands but into the corners of his own expectations. His heart, fueled by books and lectures, longed for something bigger than his quiet surroundings. When he straps on the enchanted galoshes, the adventure begins not in joy but in a soggy Copenhagen garden. The drizzle dampens his spirits almost instantly, a small but symbolic warning of the disappointments to come. Transported across countries, he sees lakes,…
      Fable • Fantasy
    • Chapter V: The Stowaway Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter V: The Stowaway begins in quiet heartbreak. With Lady sick and sent away for treatment, Lad is left to manage their restless son, Wolf. The young collie is wild and undisciplined, needing the firm but fair presence of his father. Lad takes to the task dutifully, and by the time Lady returns, Wolf has matured. But something shifts. The bond once shared between Lad and Lady weakens, replaced by her newfound closeness with Wolf. Lad tries to join their playful moments, but he finds himself left out,…
    • Chapter V – The circus boys in dixie Land Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter V begins with Phil and Teddy yearning for rest after a demanding day under the big top, their limbs sore and spirits slightly weary. As they make their way back toward the sleeper cars, their conversation shifts to their regular bathing routine—often a cold splash from a barrel rather than the warm hotel baths they only occasionally enjoy. Despite the discomfort, their exchange is light, peppered with jokes and laughter that reflect a strong friendship built on shared hardships. The thought of…
    • CHAPTER V – The Circus Boys Across the Continent Cover
      by LovelyMay CHAPTER V - The Circus Boys Across the Continent begins as Phil Forrest is suddenly thrust into a dangerous situation high above the circus floor. While being lifted on the key rope during tent setup, his body gains alarming speed, and he’s nearly hurled into the iron framework of the dome. Realizing the risk, Phil instinctively wraps the rope around the center pole, creating friction to slow his ascent. His quick thinking prevents a deadly impact, but the tension in the air doesn’t ease. From below,…
    • Chapter V – Metamorphosis of the Copying-Clerk Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter V reveals a strange irony in the clerk’s journey—what was meant to be freedom turns into an entirely new form of captivity. As a lark, he once soared with joy, unburdened by papers, ink, and deadlines. Yet now, confined to a gilded cage beside a nostalgic Canary and a self-important Parrot, he feels more trapped than ever. Their world is one of melodies and mimicry, but none of it feels truly free. The Canary’s voice, though sweet, carries a weight of longing that reflects the emptiness…
      Fable • Fantasy
    • Chapter IX: Old Dog; New Tricks Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter IX: Old Dog; New Tricks opens with a challenge to a familiar saying—one that suggests age and learning are at odds. Lad, a dignified collie well past the height of his youth, quietly disproves that notion through his actions rather than any display of force or novelty. At twelve, his muzzle is silvered and his steps are slower, but his mind remains sharp. One afternoon, he surprises his family by trotting home with a lace parasol clutched delicately in his jaws. He found it abandoned, yet…
    • CHAPTER IX -The Circus Boys Across the Continent Cover
      by LovelyMay CHAPTER IX - The Circus Boys Across the Continent opens in a charged atmosphere as Dimples, a key performer, narrowly avoids catastrophe mid-act. The audience gasps as her footing slips, but Phil Forrest, alert and fearless, rushes in just in time to break her fall. Though the impact briefly leaves him dazed, his quick action prevents serious injury and draws an outpouring of applause from the crowd. Dimples, visibly moved, plants a grateful kiss on Phil’s cheek before returning to complete her…
    • Chapter IX – The circus boys in dixie Land Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter IX begins as Phil makes a calculated decision to leave his belongings at the station and head directly toward the circus lot, not as a spectator, but as an investigator. His goal is clear—he wants to uncover the strategies being used by Sully’s crew, particularly the stake and chain gang who are responsible for the physical setup of the show. With a friendly tone and casual questions, he strikes up a conversation with the group’s foreman, carefully steering the dialogue toward industry…
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