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    • CHAPTER VII – Tom Swift and His Electric Locomotive Cover
      by LovelyMay CHAPTER VII – Tom Swift and His Electric Locomotive opens with a candid admission by Tom Swift that he has yet to fully envision the ideal design for a superior electric locomotive. This moment, shared with his father and Ned Newton, reveals not weakness but realism—Tom understands that true breakthroughs come not from rushing invention, but from carefully aligning concept with purpose. He acknowledges the limitations of current designs while expressing confidence in the long-term viability of electric…
    • CHAPTER VII – Thuvia, Maid of Mars Cover
      by LovelyMay CHAPTER VII – Thuvia, Maid of Mars begins with Carthoris leaving behind a bewildered Jav, who is left to puzzle over the Heliumite's unanticipated behavior. What Jav failed to realize was that his cryptic remarks had unintentionally armed Carthoris with the exact clues needed to act decisively. Through fragments of dialogue and inferred truths, Carthoris had understood the game being played in Lothar—where illusion was as dangerous as steel, and belief could shape reality. Inside Tario’s strange and…
    • Chapter VII – At the earths core Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter VII opens with a rush of possibility. The protagonist, having narrowly escaped his captors and the monstrous creatures of Pellucidar, pushes into unfamiliar territory beyond the walls of Phutra. A long corridor leads him upward, finally emerging into the open expanse of a wild, alien land bathed in perpetual daylight. The silence is unfamiliar, but strangely comforting. He breathes in the clean air, his senses overwhelmed by the rich, primal world around him. Trees that stretch impossibly tall cast…
    • CHAPTER VII – A Great Many Clairvoyant Visions Cover
      by LovelyMay CHAPTER VII - A Great Many Clairvoyant Visions describes a series of vivid clairvoyant insights that reveal a wealth of knowledge about life on Mars. These visions provide a detailed picture of the Martian landscape, their inhabitants, and the way they live, offering a stark contrast to the world as we know it on Earth. As the compiler of this volume witnessed, Mars presents a peaceful world where harmony reigns, and life flourishes under divine guidance, with many aspects of Martian existence seeming to…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter VII opens with Commander Gore leading a small group, including two officers from an ice-bound ship, across the difficult and unforgiving terrain of pack ice, navigating a treacherous 16-mile journey to reach Cape Felix. The harsh winter conditions have taken their toll, and the hunting efforts have been woefully inadequate, yielding only a modest amount of meat for the crew to share. Despite their best efforts, the animals hunted are few and far between, leaving the men with only scraps to sustain…
    • CHAPTER VI – Trade and Barter are Unknown Cover
      by LovelyMay CHAPTER VI - Trade and Barter are Unknown in Martian society, the concepts of trade and barter are non-existent. Instead, Martians follow a model of collective cooperation, where the production and distribution of goods serve the needs of the entire community rather than benefiting individual profit. This system allows for a more harmonious and equitable distribution of resources, where necessities such as food, clothing, and other essential items are provided based on the community's collective needs, not…
    • CHAPTER VI – Tom Swift and His Electric Locomotive Cover
      by LovelyMay CHAPTER VI – Tom Swift and His Electric Locomotive opens with an atmosphere of tension balanced by humor and domestic commotion. Tom Swift awakens to the aftermath of a peculiar and potentially dangerous night. Despite the presence of a mysterious intruder, no confrontation occurs, thanks largely to Koku, Tom's towering and loyal bodyguard who had stood vigilant. Koku’s efforts to protect Tom culminate in an accidental scuffle that sends Rad, the family’s other loyal servant, hurtling through a…
    • CHAPTER VI – Thuvia, Maid of Mars Cover
      by LovelyMay CHAPTER VI – Thuvia, Maid of Mars begins as Carthoris and Thuvia reach the gates of Lothar, a city hidden for centuries and shrouded in silence. No cries rise from the battlements, no sentries guard its walls, and yet the city remains untouched by war. Just moments before, it had been defended by a phantom army—archers who materialized to repel an advancing force and then vanished without a trace. Thuvia, again demonstrating her unspoken power over banths, secures safe passage for herself and…
    • Chapter VI – At the earths core Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter VI begins with rising dread. The captives, including the narrator, are marched from their quarters under the tight watch of Sagoths. There is no sky to mark time—only a ceaseless light, making escape nearly impossible. They are surrounded by talk of brutal consequences for escape attempts. Whispers among the slaves turn the march into something far more ominous. The guards seem more agitated, rougher than usual. When Dian is mentioned, a bolt of fear courses through the narrator. The possibility…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter VI begins with the leaders of a small group—a frail elderly man and two younger hunters—requesting permission to board the ship Erebus. In the absence of an interpreter from Franklin’s expedition, Captain Crozier of the Terror reluctantly steps in to facilitate communication, despite the clear language barrier between him and the Esquimaux. A party of ten natives is welcomed aboard, but their behavior is immediately striking for its departure from typical native customs. Instead of the…
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