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    • CHAPTER VIII  -The circus boys in dixie Land Cover
      by LovelyMay In Chapter VIII of "The Circus Boys In Dixie Land," Zoraya, a fellow performer, is left behind due to a severe injury, marking the end of her performing days. Meanwhile, the Great Sparling Combined Shows, with which the Circus Boys are touring, moves on, now captivating audiences across Canada. Amidst new routines and successes, a significant challenge arises when Phil discovers that a rival circus, the Sully Hippodrome Circus, is scheduled to perform in Corinto just a day before their own show. Concerned…
    • CHAPTER III -Tom Swift and His Electric Locomotive Cover
      by LovelyMay After an adventurous evening, Tom Swift visits Mary Nestor, sharing with her the details of a potentially revolutionary electric locomotive project and a recent encounter with a thief. Mary, concerned for Tom's safety and supportive of his endeavors, listens intently as Tom explains how he was unbothered by the theft due to the thief stealing notes written in his own unreadable shorthand. This detail delights Mary, recognizing the thief's surprise upon discovering the notes' indecipherability. Tom,…
    • 10 – Achmet Zek Sees the Jewels Cover
      by LovelyMay Achmet Zek awaits the return of his lieutenant, Albert Werper, after capturing Jane Clayton. Mugambi, injured but driven by vengeance, has trailed the raiders back to their camp. Jane, unaware of her fate, clings to hope, trusting in Tarzan's ability to rescue her. Meanwhile, Werper, fleeing through the jungle, returns to the camp and reports to Achmet Zek about the treasure buried by the Waziri. Planning to sell Jane in the north, Achmet Zek decides to split his forces, sending Werper with Jane to…
    • CHAPTER XIV -The circus boys on the flying Rings Cover
      by LovelyMay In "The Circus Boys on the Flying Rings," Chapter XIV unfolds a day in Phil Forrest's ascending circus career with an audience-packed afternoon performance, indicating his increasing popularity. Phil, a humble but aspiring circus boy, doesn't let his recent fame get to his head, attributing his success to fortunate accidents rather than personal greatness. Despite this, he dreams of achieving something truly notable. Phil's buoyancy grows as he performs his elephant act with more confidence, riding with…
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      4 A NEW FACE

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      by LovelyMay Chapter 4 of "The Monster Men" by Edgar Rice Burroughs unfolds as Professor Maxon and von Horn rush back to their compound, accidentally leaving the workshop door unlocked. This allows their latest creation, a human experiment designated as Number Thirteen, to explore the outside world for the first time. Enthralled by the natural beauty around him, Number Thirteen steps beyond his confinement into the vibrant life of the jungle. His curiosity and wonder at the lush environment are soon intersected by a…
    • CHAPTER XIX  -The circus boys in dixie Land Cover
      by LovelyMay Teddy Tucker's dramatic landing in the net after a circus act gone awry captivates everyone, including Mr. Sparling, the circus owner, who's relieved that Teddy is unharmed. Despite the light humor that follows, the looming threat of a heavy storm quickens the pace of the evening's show, leading to an early wrap-up with the intention of beating the storm to their next location, Tarbert. Early preparations at Tarbert see the circus crew hastily erecting tents under Mr. Sparling's strict timeline, fighting…
    • CHAPTER XIV -Tom Swift and His Electric Locomotive Cover
      by LovelyMay In Chapter XIV of "Tom Swift and His Electric Locomotive," titled "Speed," four months have elapsed since Tom Swift signed a contract to enhance the Hendrickton & Pas Alos Railroad using his innovative electric locomotive, the Hercules 0001. Despite the disappearance of the saboteur, Andy O'Malley, hired by the antagonist Montagne Lewis, Tom remains wary of potential threats. He employs safety measures around the Swift Construction Company's premises, where development and testing of the Hercules 0001 are…
    • 22 – Tarzan Recovers His Reason Cover
      by LovelyMay In "Tarzan Recovers His Reason," after playing with pebbles from his pouch, Tarzan reflects on his past, struggling to grasp fragments of memories that tease the edges of his consciousness. Despite his efforts, his past remains elusive, with only vague recollections of a life intertwined with the yellow metal and a mysterious woman whose presence hovers within his lost memories. Determined to reconnect with these fleeting memories, Tarzan sets out towards where he last encountered these clues to his…
    • At the Earth’s Core Cover
      by LovelyMay At the Earth’s Core by Edgar Rice Burroughs is a science fiction adventure that follows the journey of an explorer, David Innes, and his companion, Abner Perry, who travel deep beneath the Earth’s surface to discover a prehistoric world filled with strange creatures, ancient civilizations, and thrilling dangers.
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      16 SING SPEAKS

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      by LovelyMay For a week, Professor Maxon, von Horn, and Sing searched the jungle relentlessly for Virginia, unable to enlist help from the local natives due to fear of Muda Saffir's revenge. They were constantly shadowed by a vengeful tribe aiming for retribution against von Horn. The trio returned intermittently to their starting point, hoping for news, while von Horn secretly aimed to recover the buried treasure near their search perimeter. During this period, Virginia tended to Bulan, who suffered from fever and…
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