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    • Chapter 16 – Sing Speaks Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter 16 - Sing Speaks begins in the heart of the jungle, where thick canopies mute sunlight and every sound carries tension. For days, Professor Maxon, von Horn, and Sing pressed on through tangled vines and muddy trails, trying to locate Virginia. Yet despite their urgency, no help could be mustered from local tribes, who feared Muda Saffir’s retaliation. Complicating matters further was the silent threat of a vengeful band stalking their trail, seeking retribution against von Horn. Each return to…
    • Chapter 15 – Too Late Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter 15 - Too Late opens with the jungle closing in, its dense greenery whispering secrets and danger with every step. Bulan leads Virginia carefully through tangled paths, ever watchful, not just for predators, but for the moment when truth can no longer be postponed. Though he appears strong and resolute, his mind churns with uncertainty. The man Virginia sees as her savior is haunted by the fear that her gratitude may wither once she knows his origin. Still, she places her trust in him, sensing in…
    • Chapter 13 – Buried Treasure Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter 13 - Buried Treasure begins with an intense scene where Bulan confronts three relentless attackers. Though outnumbered and outmatched, he relies on instinct and brute force, managing to subdue one with raw strength. The effort leaves him badly drained, his vision fading as the weight of the fight pulls him into unconsciousness. In a moment of unforeseen salvation, Sing intervenes with his rifle, unknowingly saving Bulan by dispersing the remaining threats. When Bulan stirs from his state of…
    • Chapter 12 – Perfidy Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter 12 - Perfidy opens with a shift in pace as Bulan, now commanding the respect of his strange companions, moves quietly through a forest path near the long-deserted long-house. His thoughts remain fixed on Virginia, whose safety is uncertain, and whose presence he is determined to locate. At the same time, the rescue party—led by Professor Maxon and Von Horn—receives a vague report that someone resembling Virginia was seen being carried off by a white giant. Von Horn, ever calculating, warps the…
    • Chapter 11 – “I am Coming!” Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter 11 - "I am Coming!" opens in the aftermath of chaos, where urgency eclipses reason. Virginia Maxon’s disappearance becomes the singular focus for Professor Maxon, von Horn, Sing Lee, and the sole lascar survivor from the Ithaca. With limited time and unknown threats ahead, they board a serviceable boat to follow what little trail remains. They soon spot the Ithaca, adrift and overtaken by native Dyaks whom they rescue from a storm. This moment of uneasy alliance shifts the momentum. In return for…
    • Chapter 10 – Desperate Chance Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter 10 - Desperate Chance opens in the midst of betrayal and ambition along Borneo’s remote rivers. Ninaka, once loyal to Rajah Muda Saffir, seizes the moment to claim both the mysterious chest and Virginia Maxon. The thought of holding her causes conflict within him; she is both a prize and a problem. He fears the fury of white men but also sees the leverage she might bring. Despite his hesitation, greed wins over caution. Alongside Barunda, he devises a plan to quietly disappear, hoping to vanish…
    • Chapter 1 – The Rift Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter 1 - The Rift begins not with calm but with chaos. The stillness of the harbor is shattered by gunfire, as a hidden weapon midship unleashes a deadly storm upon the surprised Dyak and Malay attackers. In seconds, they’re forced to retreat, their bold advance broken by the sudden hail of bullets. Sing Lee scrambles to reload, his hands steady even while his voice chatters with urgency. Virginia stands nearby, her gaze fixed through the port as the enemy regathers their nerve. The prahu rows forward…
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