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    • CHAPTER 14  -The beasts of Tarzan Cover
      by LovelyMay In Chapter 14 of "The Beasts of Tarzan," Tarzan is led through the jungle by Tambudza, an old woman, towards the camp of the Russian, Rokoff. They move slowly due to Tambudza’s age and rheumatism. Meanwhile, Rokoff learns of Tarzan’s approach through messages from M'ganwazam’s runners and prepares to confront him. Rokoff has already faced a tumultuous day; he discovered Jane Clayton, his captive, had escaped and in his fury, alienated his own camp. His reaction to Jane’s escape and his subsequent…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Rhysand welcoming Feyre into his home, revealing a private sanctuary nestled within the city. The setting emphasizes a stark contrast between the grandeur of the city outside and the intimacy of Rhysand’s residence, which is modest and reserved for close family. Feyre’s sense of unease is palpable as she contemplates the destruction wrought by Amarantha and the dangers lurking beyond the city’s walls. Rhysand’s calm demeanor and the description of the house’s secure wards…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin In Chapter 14 of *Crown of Midnight*, Celaena’s apprehension about exploring the castle’s vast library is palpable. Haunted by a recent unsettling encounter, she recognizes how her favorite sanctuary has become a place of danger and uncertainty. Despite her familiarity with the library’s grandeur and labyrinthine corridors, she feels a mixture of trepidation and determination to uncover what the mysterious entity was searching for during its visit. Her concealed weapons and cautious approach…
    • 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…
    • CHAPTER 13  -The beasts of Tarzan Cover
      by LovelyMay In Chapter 13 of "The Beasts of Tarzan," titled "Escape," Jane Clayton faces a tense standoff with her captor, Rokoff. Rokoff, having found Jane and the child she was protecting in a remote village, mocks her for the effort she made to bring the child, under the erroneous belief the child is hers and Tarzan's. He reveals his cruel plan to turn the child over to the care of M'ganwazam, with the intention of making him a cannibal. Jane, understanding the gravity of her situation, hands over the seemingly…
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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…
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      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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