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    • 12 – La Seeks Vengeance Cover
      by LovelyMay Upon his return through the jungle, Tarzan, unaware of impending peril, revels in his primal existence, oblivious to the orchestrated pursuit by La, the High Priestess of the Flaming God from Opar, and her fifty grotesque priests. Motivated by the theft of the sacred sacrificial knife, an artifact of immense significance and power inherited from her ancient Atlantean ancestors, La ventures beyond Opar's ruins for the first time. The knife's loss compels her to act, its absence equating to profound…
    • CHAPTER XVI -The circus boys on the flying Rings Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter XVI of "The Circus Boys on the Flying Rings" starts with Phil Forrest, brimming with excitement over his recent success, making his way through a storm to the village. Unbothered by the wet weather, his mind is occupied with thoughts of his achievement and the twenty dollars a week he'll earn, imagining the reactions of his Uncle Abner, Mrs. Cahill, and his friends back home. After purchasing some rain gear, he observes the dampened parade, where performers, particularly clowns, attempt to lift…
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      6 TO KILL!

      6 TO KILL! Cover
      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,…
    • CHAPTER XXI  -The circus boys in dixie Land Cover
      by LovelyMay In Chapter XXI of "The Circus Boys in Dixie Land," titled "On a Flying Trapeze," Phil Forrest's aspiration to perform on the flying trapeze materializes. After discussing with Mr. Sparling, the circus owner, about a trapeze performer's upcoming season booking, Phil seizes the moment to express his own desire to join the trapeze act. Despite his extensive responsibilities within the circus, Phil is confident in his trapeze skills, having practiced leaps, birds' nests, and other aerial maneuvers. Mr.…
    • CHAPTER XVI -Tom Swift and His Electric Locomotive Cover
      by LovelyMay In Chapter XVI of "Tom Swift and His Electric Locomotive," titled "Off for the West," Tom Swift deals with the aftermath of Joe Myrick's betrayal. Myrick, previously an operative for the Blatz Detective Agency, was caught spying on Tom and possessing explosives intended to sabotage Tom's electric locomotive project. Despite Blatz's insistence that Myrick acted alone and without the agency's knowledge, Tom remains skeptical but decides to move forward with his plans. As Tom prepares to transport his…
    • 24 – The End of the Journey Cover
      by LovelyMay In this concluding chapter of "Tarzan and the Jewels of Opar," the narrative brings us to a powerful climax followed by a serene resolution. Tarzan swiftly intervenes in a life-threatening situation, saving Jane from a lion, marking a reunion that blends joy, action, and a sheer triumph of love and strength. Amid the chaos of lions, battles, and the threat of death, Tarzan's primal and swift actions, combined with the strategic use of available weapons, showcase his exceptional skills and the depth of his…
    • I -At the earths core Cover
      by LovelyMay David Innes, recalling events leading to a perilous journey to the Earth's core, begins by revealing his inheritance of his father's mining business and his eventual partnership with Perry, an inventor passionate about paleontology and a groundbreaking project—a mechanical prospector designed to burrow through the earth. Intrigued and convinced of its potential, David funds the construction of this "iron mole," aiming to test its capabilities in a secretive trial that unfortunately ends with Perry…
    • The Circus Boys in Dixie Land Cover
      by LovelyMay The Circus Boys in Dixie Land by Edgar B. P. Darlington is an adventurous tale that follows two young circus performers, Tom and Billy, as they travel through the southern United States, encountering thrilling challenges, colorful characters, and exciting mishaps while showcasing their talents and bravery.
    • CHAPTER 17  -The beasts of Tarzan Cover
      by LovelyMay Upon rediscovering the "Kincaid", Mugambi, along with a native woman he unexpectedly encountered, and a horde of fierce beasts, ventured downriver in a commandeered dugout. Their journey was hastened under the cloak of darkness, aiming to reunite the ferocious pack with Tarzan by reaching the vessel where the drama between human and beast would unfurl. However, tensions spiked when Mugambi’s party unexpectedly collided with another canoe, occupied by Rokoff's men, instigating chaos. Shots were fired,…
    • 2 – On the Road to Opar Cover
      by LovelyMay He left alone entirely the countless succulent fruits and vegetables and the delicious nuts and grubs and insects that had formed the staple of his diet from infancy to manhood; he was a creature of the jungle and the wild open spaces, and so in his heart he always despised the artificialities of civilization, returning to them only for the sake of his wife, Lady Jane Greystoke, whose love and companionship were more necessary to him than all the freedom and jungle life. When John Clayton, Lord…
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