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    • Chapter 3 — Beauty and the Beast Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter 3 - Beauty and the Beast begins at the heart of Professor Maxon's compound, where a pivotal moment unfolds behind the closed doors of his mysterious laboratory. Two weeks had passed since a critical breakthrough had brought new energy to their scientific work. Von Horn, ever wary of the consequences, continued to keep his weapon close, mistrusting the unstable nature of the beings they were bringing to life. Their latest progress had made the professor more obsessed, focused on proving his theories…
    • Chapter 4 — A New Face Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter 4 - A New Face begins with an innocent error that ripples into chaos. As Professor Maxon and von Horn hurry away from the workshop, they fail to notice the unlocked door, unintentionally granting freedom to their latest creation. Number Thirteen, having never experienced the world beyond stone and science, steps into the wild with fresh eyes and unfiltered wonder. The colors, sounds, and scent of the jungle bewilder and enchant him. He observes without fear, absorbing the chaos of nature as if it…
    • Chapter 5 — Treason Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter 5 - Treason begins with a sense of calculated betrayal, as von Horn’s internal loyalties shift entirely toward his personal ambitions. No longer seeing himself as a mere assistant, he targets Virginia Maxon with manipulative concern, suggesting her father has lost touch with sanity. Her growing curiosity toward Number Thirteen unsettles him deeply, especially when she expresses admiration for the being who once saved her life. This emotional distance between them fuels von Horn’s resentment and…
    • Chapter 6 — To Kill! Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter 6 - To Kill! sets the scene for a night riddled with tension, secrets, and shifting loyalties. Rajah Muda Saffir, having grown impatient and suspicious of Bududreen's vague reports, begins to doubt the intentions of his supposed ally. Believing the first mate of the Ithaca might be scheming to keep Virginia for himself, the Rajah prepares for retaliation. Under cover of darkness, he lands on the island with over five hundred armed Dyaks. His plan is clear—take what he believes is owed to him: the…
    • Chapter 7 — The Bull Whip Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter 7 - The Bull Whip introduces a turning point where ambition, fear, and deception collide on the isolated island. Von Horn’s desire for Virginia Maxon becomes more than possessive—it morphs into something sinister as he urges her to flee with him to Singapore. Virginia, however, stands firm in her conviction. Her refusal is not merely out of loyalty, but from a moral standpoint. Leaving her father behind while he is in a vulnerable mental state would feel like abandoning him to die. Her…
    • Chapter 8 — The Soul of Number 13 Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter 8 - The Soul of Number 13 opens with the Ithaca battling a violent storm just as it escapes the quiet harbor that had housed it for months. Captain Bududreen and his crew struggle against the sea's fury, but their efforts are swallowed by crashing waves and howling wind. The ship is shattered on a jagged reef, its hull splintering under the force. Below deck, Virginia Maxon clings to her resolve, trapped by fear yet unwilling to surrender. Her belief that this storm may be her final moment adds a…
    • Chapter 9 — Into Savage Borneo Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter 9 - Into Savage Borneo begins with von Horn standing at the edge of despair, his mind torn between Virginia’s abduction and the treasure he still hopes to recover. The Ithaca, now overtaken by Dyaks, slips away under a makeshift mast, leaving von Horn and a loyal lascar with little choice but to return to camp. Believing the danger has passed, they find Professor Maxon and Sing still alive. Upon arrival, von Horn delivers grim news, revealing Virginia’s capture by pirates—led, he claims, by…
    • 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 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 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…
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