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    • Chapter 13 – Condemned to Torture and Death Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter 13 – Condemned to Torture and Death opens with La, the High Priestess of Opar, facing a difficult decision after her men capture Tarzan. Instead of immediately executing him, she decides to subject him to torture and sacrifice, offering him to the Flaming God. La’s internal struggle is evident, as her feelings towards Tarzan are complex, filled with resentment, admiration, and a deep, unspoken love. Her emotions are a tangled mix of duty and desire, leading her to hesitate in condemning him to…
    • Chapter 13 – An Improvement on Jacob’s Ladder Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter 13 - An Improvement on Jacob’s Ladder opens with a rare moment of calm for Rudolf Rassendyll as he takes brief solace in focused work. This brief peace helps to steady his mind, if only for a while, before the storm returns. His composure is quickly shattered by the arrival of the ever-daring Rupert Hentzau, who delivers an outrageous proposition from Duke Michael: a safe passage across the border, a fortune of a million crowns, or death. The bribe is delivered with Rupert’s trademark…
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      Chapter 13

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      by testsuphomeAdmin In this chapter, the protagonist awakens to a serene yet tense environment, surrounded by snowcapped mountains and sunlight, indicating a new and isolated setting. Rhysand, sitting nearby, displays an unusual solemnity and icy anger, contrasting with his typical demeanor. The protagonist's disoriented state and the aftermath of her recent trauma are evident as she struggles to recall what happened and fears she may have harmed others. Rhysand reassures her that her actions were contained and explains the…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter begins with an intense and harrowing scene where Chaol is overwhelmed by panic after discovering Celaena on the floor, seemingly wounded. His immediate reaction is to rip open her dress, fearing the worst, only to find that she is unharmed aside from a scratch and a sheathed stiletto. The realization that she was poisoned with gloriella—a toxin that causes temporary paralysis—shifts the focus to her recovery. Chaol's frantic efforts involve summoning healers, securing her safety, and…
    • Chapter 12 – La Seeks Vengeance Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter 12 – La Seeks Vengeance begins with Tarzan returning through the jungle, enjoying the freedom of his primal existence, unaware of the danger lurking just ahead. While he revels in the simplicity of his life, La, the High Priestess of Opar, is leading an orchestrated pursuit to exact revenge on him. Motivated by the theft of a sacred sacrificial knife, a powerful artifact passed down from her ancient Atlantean ancestors, La steps outside the familiar ruins of Opar for the first time. The loss of…
    • Chapter 12 – I Receive a Visitor and Bait a Hook Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter 12 - I Receive a Visitor and Bait a Hook places Rudolf Rassendyll and his companions in a new strategic position, both geographically and tactically. Chapter 12 - I Receive a Visitor and Bait a Hook opens with Rassendyll and his loyal circle relocating to the Tarlenheim estate, a stately home situated close to the Castle of Zenda. Under the pretense of a boar-hunting retreat, this calculated move places them just five miles from the stronghold where the real King is held captive. Though the public…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with the protagonist confined to the house during a tense week, as a mysterious threat forces Tamlin and Lucien away on urgent duty. Isolated and under strict supervision, she reflects on her limited interactions and the presence of Ianthe, who remains the sole visitor. The atmosphere is filled with a mixture of relief and underlying dread, as the absence of the usual courtly chatter leaves her feeling a haunting emptiness. To cope with her confinement, she immerses herself in books,…
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      Chapter 12

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Celaena attending a masquerade held at a riverfront estate, where she seamlessly infiltrates the event alongside Archer. She is dressed elegantly in a white gown adorned with feathers and pearls, with her face partially concealed by a mask. The setting is opulent, with tables laden with decadent pastries, and the atmosphere is charged with underlying tension. Celaena’s awareness of her surroundings and her cautious demeanor reflect her ongoing struggle with past enemies and current…
    • Chapter 11 – Tarzan Becomes a Beast Again Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter 11 – Tarzan Becomes a Beast Again delves into a significant moment in Tarzan’s life, showcasing his deep, instinctual connection to the jungle. The chapter opens with a tense situation where Werper, intending to harm Tarzan while he sleeps, hesitates at a critical moment, overwhelmed by the fear of the consequences. This hesitation proves to be a stroke of luck for Tarzan, as Werper flees into the night, fearing not only retribution from Tarzan but also the threat posed by the nearby lion.…
    • Chapter 11 – Hunting a Very Big Boar Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter 11 - Hunting a Very Big Boar presents a pivotal shift in Rudolf Rassendyll’s moral and emotional journey, as the weight of his deception grows heavier. Though outwardly composed, he internally wrestles with the temptation to let the King remain imprisoned, which would allow him to retain both the throne and Princess Flavia’s affection. The idea creeps in uninvited, sparking a moral crisis that he cannot fully ignore. With the people of Ruritania growing more affectionate toward their…
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