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    • CHAPTER V -The circus boys on the flying Rings Cover
      by LovelyMay In Chapter V of "The Circus Boys on the Flying Rings" titled "When the Bands Played," Phil Forrest embarks on an enthusiastic preparation for the circus, starting by generously providing a ticket to the circus for Widow Cahill. His excitement is palpable as he ensures the widow, who hasn't seen a circus since her youth, will attend right next to him. Following the heartwarming interaction, Phil races to the circus grounds, greeted by the vibrant scene of performers in glittering costumes and decorated…
    • XI -At the earths core Cover
      by LovelyMay In Chapter XI of "At the Earth's Core," the protagonist faces interrogation by the Mahars—intelligent dinosaur-like creatures ruling the inner world of Pellucidar. Disbelieving his account of the outer world, they condemn him to the experimental pits for vivisection, dismissing his story as an insult to their intelligence. Chained among other human victims, he witnesses a horrifying scene of vivisection, which fuels his desperation to escape. Utilizing a small surgical tool dropped by one of the Mahars,…
    • CHAPTER X  -The circus boys in dixie Land Cover
      by LovelyMay In Chapter X of "The Circus Boys in Dixie Land," titled "The Circus Boy is Recognized," the protagonist Phil displays both bravery and quick thinking. After witnessing a theft, Phil confronts and seizes the thief, enduring the criminal's threats and an unsuccessful escape attempt. A confrontation ensues amidst a growing crowd, with Phil maintaining a firm grip on the thief. Despite his adversary's violent resistance and the arrival of apparent reinforcements, Phil remains undeterred, employing his…
    • CHAPTER V -Tom Swift and His Electric Locomotive Cover
      by LovelyMay As Tom Swift and Mr. Damon continued their journey, Mr. Damon revealed his peculiar problem to Tom. He was plagued by chicken-house burglars targeting his prized buff Orpingtons, notably a special cockerel, Blue Ribbon Junior. Despite Mr. Damon's efforts, including surrounding his chicken yard with a barbed wire entanglement and arming his servant with a rock-salt loaded shotgun, the burglars remained a persistent nuisance. Mr. Damon sought Tom's assistance to secure his chicken house more…
    • 12 – La Seeks Vengeance Cover
      by LovelyMay Upon his return through the jungle, Tarzan, unaware of impending peril, revels in his primal existence, oblivious to the orchestrated pursuit by La, the High Priestess of the Flaming God from Opar, and her fifty grotesque priests. Motivated by the theft of the sacred sacrificial knife, an artifact of immense significance and power inherited from her ancient Atlantean ancestors, La ventures beyond Opar's ruins for the first time. The knife's loss compels her to act, its absence equating to profound…
    • CHAPTER XVI -The circus boys on the flying Rings Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter XVI of "The Circus Boys on the Flying Rings" starts with Phil Forrest, brimming with excitement over his recent success, making his way through a storm to the village. Unbothered by the wet weather, his mind is occupied with thoughts of his achievement and the twenty dollars a week he'll earn, imagining the reactions of his Uncle Abner, Mrs. Cahill, and his friends back home. After purchasing some rain gear, he observes the dampened parade, where performers, particularly clowns, attempt to lift…
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      6 TO KILL!

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      by LovelyMay In Chapter 6 of "The Monster Men," tension escalates dramatically as multiple parties converge with their own agendas, leading to a climactic series of events on the island. The Rajah Muda Saffir, frustrated by the delays and excuses from Bududreen, decides to take matters into his own hands. He suspects Bududreen, the first mate of the Ithaca, of betraying him by seeking to keep the beautiful maiden, promised to the Rajah, for himself. To this end, Muda Saffir, along with over five hundred fierce Dyaks,…
    • CHAPTER XXI  -The circus boys in dixie Land Cover
      by LovelyMay In Chapter XXI of "The Circus Boys in Dixie Land," titled "On a Flying Trapeze," Phil Forrest's aspiration to perform on the flying trapeze materializes. After discussing with Mr. Sparling, the circus owner, about a trapeze performer's upcoming season booking, Phil seizes the moment to express his own desire to join the trapeze act. Despite his extensive responsibilities within the circus, Phil is confident in his trapeze skills, having practiced leaps, birds' nests, and other aerial maneuvers. Mr.…
    • CHAPTER XVI -Tom Swift and His Electric Locomotive Cover
      by LovelyMay In Chapter XVI of "Tom Swift and His Electric Locomotive," titled "Off for the West," Tom Swift deals with the aftermath of Joe Myrick's betrayal. Myrick, previously an operative for the Blatz Detective Agency, was caught spying on Tom and possessing explosives intended to sabotage Tom's electric locomotive project. Despite Blatz's insistence that Myrick acted alone and without the agency's knowledge, Tom remains skeptical but decides to move forward with his plans. As Tom prepares to transport his…
    • 24 – The End of the Journey Cover
      by LovelyMay In this concluding chapter of "Tarzan and the Jewels of Opar," the narrative brings us to a powerful climax followed by a serene resolution. Tarzan swiftly intervenes in a life-threatening situation, saving Jane from a lion, marking a reunion that blends joy, action, and a sheer triumph of love and strength. Amid the chaos of lions, battles, and the threat of death, Tarzan's primal and swift actions, combined with the strategic use of available weapons, showcase his exceptional skills and the depth of his…
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