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    • 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…
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      Chapter 12

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 12 focuses on Mickey3, the third version of an individual who has suffered immense trauma from the loss of two previous bodies. The emotional burden of losing his original body is immense, with memories of the tragic event haunting him deeply. Initially, Mickey grapples with fear and a constant sense of impending disaster, as he waits for something else to go wrong. His existence becomes dominated by these fears, and each day feels like a struggle to find meaning in an overwhelming sense of loss.…
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      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…
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      Chapter 11

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 11 opens with Berto, the pilot, reflecting on the harrowing events that took place during a recent sortie, in which three members of the team lost their lives. His reaction, cold and detached, stands in stark contrast to Cat, who is visibly shaken and distressed by the tragic outcome. The tension in the cockpit is thick as Cat confronts Berto, accusing him of failing to warn them about the presence of the deadly creepers, which ultimately led to the devastating mission result. Berto, embarrassed…
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      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…
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      Chapter 10

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 10 begins with the protagonist thrust into a whirlwind of emotions after narrowly escaping a life-threatening situation. She races through the city, battling exhaustion and panic, only to find herself at the Ministry, where Simellia intercepts her with unexpected urgency. Their conversation takes a tragic turn when Simellia informs her that Arthur, someone deeply important in her life, has died. The revelation hits hard, and the protagonist's emotional defenses collapse, her grief and anxiety…
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      Chapter 10

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 10 opens with the protagonist reflecting on her life aboard the Drakkar, particularly the role she plays as an Expendable. Though Jemma had prepared her for the inherent dangers of her position, nothing could have fully prepared her for the harsh reality of a mission that bordered on suicide. The responsibilities she carries, which involve risking her life for the mission’s success and the safety of the crew, are both a heavy burden and a point of personal conflict. Early in the journey, life on…
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      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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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 1 begins with the narrator reflecting on an unexpected interview for a high-security position, one for which they feel completely unqualified. The interview is conducted by Adela, the Vice Secretary of "Expatriation," a position that immediately hints at the gravity and unusual nature of the role. Adela, with her eye patch and hay-like blond hair, abruptly inquires about the narrator’s Cambodian heritage, bringing up their mother’s experience as a refugee. This inquiry sparks a conversation…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 1 opens with the protagonist, Mickey, finding himself in complete darkness, disoriented, and lying on a cold, unforgiving stone floor. The immediate sense of confusion grips him as he tries to recall how he ended up in such a dire situation, but his memory is fragmented, like shards of broken glass. He only remembers certain moments—being dropped off at a crevasse and noticing a rock formation that struck him as curious, even amusing, as it resembled a monkey’s head. This fleeting distraction…
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