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    • The Lady of Lyons Cover
      by LovelyMay The Lady of Lyons by Edward Bulwer-Lytton is a romantic melodrama set in 19th-century France, telling the story of a young woman, Pauline, who is torn between the affections of two men, while themes of love, honor, and social expectations unfold amidst moments of high emotion and tragic misunderstandings.
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      The Seagull

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      by LovelyMay The Sea-Gull by Anton Chekhov is a poignant play that explores the complexities of love, ambition, and artistic aspiration, following the intertwined lives of a group of characters, including a young writer, a famous actress, and a disillusioned poet, whose personal and professional struggles lead to tragic outcomes.
    • Chapter XV — At the earths core Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter XV opens on a bleak and boundless plain, where David Innes and Dian emerge into a world both foreign and unforgiving. Without familiar landmarks, the vastness feels disorienting, but also symbolic—a reminder of how much still lies unknown in Pellucidar. The presence of lidis, enormous four-footed beasts used as mounts by distant tribes, introduces new allies and threats all at once. These nomadic riders, initially wary, offer insights into the scale and diversity of civilizations buried beneath…
    • Chapter XIV — At the earths core Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter XIV begins with a sense of solitude as the protagonist finds himself once again lost in the vast and untamed wilds of Pellucidar. Hunger and exhaustion press down on him, forcing a return to basic survival instincts. A small cave offers refuge, and the discovery of edible prey provides a brief but necessary reprieve. The landscape, though alien and hostile, presents rare moments of stillness that sharpen his sense of vulnerability. It is during this solitary stretch that a pivotal reunion…
    • Chapter XIII — At the earths core Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter XIII opens amid the frantic rush through a canyon, where the protagonist and his group flee from the relentless Sagoths. Their path is narrow, the terrain hostile, and their destination—Sari’s protective cliffs—remains distant. Tension spikes when it becomes clear that Hooja, once counted on for assistance, has betrayed them. His deceit isn’t random—it’s deliberate and personal. Old resentment has driven him to abandon the party at their most vulnerable moment. Trust fractured, the…
    • Chapter XII — At the earths core Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter XII begins at the cusp of a daring escape through the guarded corridors of Phutra. Disguised in the shed skins of Mahars, the group—composed of the narrator, Perry, Ghak, and the ever-cunning Hooja—moves in silence, relying on the unlikeliness of their ruse to mask their desperate bid for freedom. The dim torchlight flickering across the stone walls casts long, eerie shadows that match their fear of discovery. Every step echoes with risk, as Sagoths patrol the halls with lazy suspicion, unaware…
    • Chapter XI — At the earths core Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter XI begins in the grim interior of the Mahars’ domain, where the protagonist finds himself dragged before the ruling class for questioning. These creatures, cold-blooded and intellectually dominant, refuse to believe his claims about the surface world. They view him as a liar or lunatic and dismiss his story as a deliberate offense. As punishment, he is sentenced to vivisection—a gruesome fate designed not only to dissect his body but to break his spirit. Among other captives, he is chained and…
    • Chapter X — At the earths core Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter X opens with a striking reunion between the weary protagonist and his steadfast ally, Ja. After enduring perilous days navigating the hostile terrains of Pellucidar, the sight of Ja brings a much-needed sense of relief. The protagonist, though bruised and exhausted, quickly recounts his experiences—fleeing wild beasts, evading primitive tribes, and surviving nature’s many trials. Ja listens intently, both awed and concerned, and recounts how he had been tracking his friend ever since they were…
    • Chapter IX — At the earths core Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter IX begins with the narrator trudging wearily through dense undergrowth, driven by a single thought—to reach the sea. Each step through the thick vines and strange vegetation brings back the ache of failure from his previous escape attempt. The sight of a half-hidden canoe resting silently along the riverbank offers a renewed sense of purpose. He seizes it without hesitation, driven not by freedom but by the hope of reuniting with Perry and Ghak. Despite the uncertainty ahead, the lure of…
    • Chapter VIII — At the earths core Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter VIII opens with the protagonist grappling with both survival and a new encounter that could shift his fate. After a deadly clash with a reptilian predator, he unexpectedly meets Ja, a native of Pellucidar’s island tribes. Their initial mistrust fades as they slowly piece together a shared language, using gestures and basic words to build communication. Ja, curious but cautious, shares stories of his people—the Mezops—who live in treetop dwellings and practice a delicate balance between fear…
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