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10 DESPERATE CHANCE

by LovelyMay — Chapter 10 of "The Monster Men" by Edgar Rice Burroughs, titled "A Desperate Chance", unfolds intense drama and betrayal on the treacherous rivers of Borneo. The narrative opens with Rajah Muda Saffir's disaster turning into opportunity for Ninaka, the panglima of the Signana Dyaks, who decides to betray his leader for the lure of a mysterious chest and Virginia Maxon, the captive white girl. Ninaka ponders over his newfound riches but fears the consequences of holding onto Virginia, knowing well the wrath…
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9 INTO SAVAGE BORNEO

by LovelyMay — Von Horn, lamenting the loss of Virginia to Malay and Dyak pirates, hopes to reclaim the treasure believed aboard the Ithaca. Dyaks swarm the ship, oblivious to the chest von Horn covets. Eventually, the Dyaks set a jury mast, taking the ship away, while von Horn and a lascar watch, planning their next move towards camp, believing there's no longer any danger there. On arriving, they find Professor Maxon and Sing alive. Von Horn reveals to Maxon that Malay and Dyak pirates, led by the creation intended for…
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8 THE SOUL OF NUMBER 13

by LovelyMay — The chapter begins with a tempest hitting the ship Ithaca just as it clears the reef around the harbor it had been anchored in for months. Despite the efforts of Bududreen, the ship's captain, and his crew, the Ithaca soon becomes a hopeless wreck under the fury of the storm. Below deck, Virginia Maxon, a frightened young woman, braces for the worst. When the ship strikes a reef and crashes, she is thrown into a state of despair, believing her end is near. Meanwhile, on deck, Bududreen and his crew face…
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7 THE BULL WHIP

by LovelyMay — In Chapter 7 of "The Monster Men," tension escalates as Dr. von Horn attempts to convince Virginia Maxon to leave her father and escape with him to Singapore, underlining his obsessive desire to have her voluntarily, or by force if necessary. Virginia, despite acknowledging the danger she’s in, resolutely refuses to abandon her father on the isolated island amidst the savage lascars and her father's grotesque creations. She sees leaving as akin to murder, given her father's vulnerable state, especially…
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6 TO KILL!

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,…
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5 TREASON

by LovelyMay — In "Treason," Chapter 5 of "The Monster Men," intrigue unfolds as von Horn, no longer loyal to Professor Maxon, schemes to win Virginia Maxon's affection and inheritance. Virginia becomes fascinated by Number Thirteen, the young giant who saved her, sparking jealousy in von Horn. Amidst his plotting, von Horn decides to disillusion Virginia about her father's experiments, revealing the island's grotesque creations are her father's doing, aiming to replace humanity's flawed nature. He shocks Virginia by…
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4 A NEW FACE

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…
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3 BEAUTY AND THE BEAST

by LovelyMay — One day, about two weeks after a significant discovery that promised to expedite their mysterious work, Professor Maxon and von Horn were deeply engaged in their laboratory within the so-called court of mystery. Their recent breakthrough seemed poised to revolutionize their experiments, though von Horn, always cautious, armed himself against potential dangers their creations posed. Meanwhile, Sing Lee, tasked with preparing meals, decided to engage in catching gulls, venturing silently through the jungle.…
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2 THE HEAVY CHEST

by LovelyMay — In the chapter "The Heavy Chest" from "The Monster Men," the aftermath of a pirate encounter near the shores of an isolated island is narrated, focusing on its occupants, Virginia, her father Professor Maxon, Assistant Von Horn, and Sing, their loyal servant. The group speculates on the surprising retreat of the pirates despite their apparent advantage, with Virginia convinced her shooting scared them away, while Sing, the wise old Chinaman, suspects deeper motives, attributing their retreat to undisclosed…
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1 THE RIFT

by LovelyMay — Dyak and Malay fel like tenpins before the murderous fire that was poured upon them from the invisible death-dealing mechanism hidden amidships. Those who were not killed dropped their weapons and fled precipitously for their prahu. Sing Lee, jabbering excitedly, had come to Virginia's side, and was loading the belt with ammunition from the magazine. The balance of the fight was short-lived, for scarcely had the enemy turned to flee than Sing's forecast proved correct. The loud report of the gun had…
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