1214 Results in the "Fantasy" category


    • Tales of Troy Cover
      by LovelyMay Tales of Troy by Andrew Lang is a retelling of the ancient Greek myths surrounding the Trojan War, including the stories of heroes like Achilles, Hector, and Odysseus, as well as the legendary events leading up to and following the fall of Troy, presented in a captivating and accessible narrative style for young readers.
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      by LovelyMay Chapter 21 – The beasts of Tarzan opens with a growing sense of urgency and strain among Tarzan’s group as they labor to complete a skiff needed for escape. The tension in the camp is palpable. Mugambi remains loyal and steadfast, but the same cannot be said of everyone. Schneider, a man already marked by suspicion, abandons his assigned tasks under the pretense of hunting. When he returns, he appears regretful, claiming to have spotted a herd of small deer in the jungle. This seemingly innocent news…
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      by LovelyMay Chapter 20 – The beasts of Tarzan unfolds with growing desperation as Tarzan and his group remain marooned on Jungle Island. The focus turns to building a means of escape—a seaworthy vessel to return to civilization. This project, while essential, begins to test the unity and discipline of the group. Tarzan's leadership is firm, yet cracks appear among the crew. Laziness, complaints, and veiled resistance rise, particularly from Kincaid’s men, who no longer conceal their reluctance to work. Jane’s…
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      by LovelyMay Chapter 19 – The beasts of Tarzan opens at dawn as preparations are made aboard the Kincaid for a return voyage that feels both urgent and uneasy. Tarzan, determined to reach Jungle Island and find his son, stands at the center of it all—quietly commanding, yet visibly driven by a father's desperation. The ship’s crew, pardoned for past offenses, now works earnestly under his direction, driven less by loyalty and more by the relief of forgiveness. On deck, Sheeta and Akut’s apes are released, their…
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      by LovelyMay Chapter 18 – The beasts of Tarzan begins with Paulvitch seething in isolation, his hatred for Tarzan festering into a dangerous obsession. Alone and humiliated, he finds his pride wounded more than his body, and that wound festers into a plan fueled not by logic but by malice. Revenge is the only idea that keeps him moving, despite having no allies and little chance of success. He knows he can’t take on Tarzan in a direct fight. Instead, his plan becomes a blend of desperation and madness. He convinces…
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      by LovelyMay Chapter 17 - The beasts of Tarzan unfolds with Mugambi steering a dugout canoe along the winding river, accompanied by a native woman and the fierce beasts loyal to Tarzan. Traveling silently under the night sky, they glide swiftly through the dark current, their mission singular—to return to Tarzan and aid him. The wild energy within the canoe is barely restrained, with the animals restless but instinctively aligned with Mugambi’s calm authority. Suddenly, a surprise encounter disrupts their stealthy…
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      by LovelyMay Chapter 16 - The beasts of Tarzan opens with Tarzan facing a deadly encounter beneath the murky waters of an African river. Caught in the crushing grip of a massive crocodile, he fights with every ounce of strength, refusing to yield even as the creature’s teeth clamp tighter. The beast drags him toward its lair, but Tarzan, though injured and gasping, uses his blade with precise desperation. His aim is not reckless but honed by instinct and survival. When the knife finds a vulnerable spot near the jaw,…
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      by LovelyMay Chapter 15 - The beasts of Tarzan pushes the narrative into deeper tension as Tarzan forges ahead along the wild Ugambi River, chasing the faint trail of his kidnapped wife, Jane. He interprets the subtle signs left in the mud and along the foliage, each mark suggesting that she was close but under growing danger. With animal instinct sharpening his focus, Tarzan realizes that Jane is no longer alone; Rokoff is close, possibly gaining on her. Panic does not overcome him—purpose does. Spotting a small…
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      by LovelyMay Chapter 14 – The Beasts of Tarzan opens with Tarzan following the slow but determined guidance of Tambudza, an elderly woman whose frail body still carries deep knowledge of the jungle paths. Though slowed by age and chronic aches, Tambudza’s resolve helps guide Tarzan through the underbrush toward the encampment where the Russian adversary, Rokoff, had last been seen. Each step they take feels loaded with urgency as Tarzan grows more anxious over Jane’s fate, uncertain of how far ahead or how much…
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      by LovelyMay Chapter 13 – The Beasts of Tarzan begins with Jane Clayton confronting a renewed horror. Captured once again by the ever-persistent Rokoff, she is brought face-to-face with the cruel intentions of a man driven by vengeance and pride. In his twisted attempt to strike at Tarzan, Rokoff presents Jane with a child, under the impression that it is her own son. He mocks her maternal instincts, planning to turn the child over to a cannibal tribe, using this act as a symbolic victory over Tarzan. What he…
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