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    • CHAPTER XVII — Tom Swift and His Electric Locomotive Cover
      by LovelyMay CHAPTER XVII – Tom Swift and His Electric Locomotive begins on a note of cautious optimism as Tom and Ned travel across the country, reassured by the steady updates regarding the safety of their prized electric locomotive, Hercules 0001. Even the curiosity and confusion surrounding Koku, their towering companion, amused more than alarmed the railroad crew. Yet that comfort is short-lived. Near Hendrickton, the journey is suddenly halted. News spreads of a freight derailment ahead—Train No. 48 has gone…
    • CHAPTER XVIII — Tom Swift and His Electric Locomotive Cover
      by LovelyMay CHAPTER XVIII – Tom Swift and His Electric Locomotive opens in the wake of a three-hour delay caused by a wreck along the transcontinental line—an incident that very nearly placed the Hercules 0001 at risk. Though the locomotive itself remained untouched, Tom Swift’s instincts are alert. He and Ned Newton spot familiar figures near the crash site—namely Andy O'Malley and Montagne Lewis, whose prior sabotage attempts have earned them notoriety. O’Malley’s abrupt disappearance upon being…
    • CHAPTER XIX — Tom Swift and His Electric Locomotive Cover
      by LovelyMay CHAPTER XIX – Tom Swift and His Electric Locomotive starts with a jolt—both literal and emotional—as Hercules 0001 begins an uncontrolled descent down a steep mountain grade. Tom Swift and Ned Newton, alone in the cab, are instantly thrown into a life-or-death situation. The brakes, essential for managing the descent, fail to respond. Tom’s mind, typically calm under pressure, races through options. He’s relieved that no freight cars are attached, but the gravity of their speed builds with every…
    • CHAPTER XX — Tom Swift and His Electric Locomotive Cover
      by LovelyMay CHAPTER XX – Tom Swift and His Electric Locomotive unfolds against the backdrop of a narrowly avoided disaster. A potential wreck involving Express No. 28 is prevented thanks to a timely delay and an urgent message from the Half Way operator. The warning reaches Hammon Station just in time, and proper signals are set to avert a collision. As the Hercules 0001 barrels down a steep grade at full speed, Tom’s steady hand and the locomotive’s responsive controls prove crucial. The situation could have…
    • CHAPTER XXI — Tom Swift and His Electric Locomotive Cover
      by LovelyMay CHAPTER XXI – Tom Swift and His Electric Locomotive delivers a pulse-quickening turn as an ominous cry—“The switch! It is open!”—slices through the hum of electricity and steel. Tom Swift, standing inside the cab of the Hercules 0001, reacts instantly, eyes snapping to the track ahead. A misaligned switch, if left unchecked, threatens to send the powerful locomotive off-course at high speed. The danger is real and immediate. With no time to radio ahead, Tom relies on instinct. His hand flies to…
    • CHAPTER XXII — Tom Swift and His Electric Locomotive Cover
      by LovelyMay CHAPTER XXII – Tom Swift and His Electric Locomotive begins at a moment of near disaster as Hercules 0001 lurches unexpectedly onto a siding due to a misaligned switch. The abrupt diversion leads to a rough but controlled stop, avoiding a full derailment by Tom’s quick reaction. The jolt damages the locomotive’s front end, but the more urgent issue isn’t mechanical. A figure had been seen tampering with the switch moments before the incident. As the dust settles, Koku, Tom’s loyal and towering…
    • CHAPTER I ‑The Circus Boys Across the Continent Cover
      by LovelyMay CHAPTER I - The Circus Boys Across the Continent begins with a spark of excitement as Phil Forrest shares important news with his best friend, Teddy Tucker. The boys, who had been spending their winter months training indoors and maintaining their routines, now find themselves at the edge of a new adventure. A letter from Mr. Sparling, the owner of the Great Sparling Combined Shows, has arrived with updates for the coming circus season. Instead of being summoned for spring rehearsals, they are informed…
    • CHAPTER II — The Circus Boys Across the Continent Cover
      by LovelyMay CHAPTER II - The Circus Boys Across the Continent begins with a scene full of color, movement, and organized chaos as the Great Sparling Combined Shows prepare to depart their winter quarters. The atmosphere is filled with shouting crew members, restless animals, and clanging equipment being loaded onto trains. Amidst the rush, Phil Forrest and Teddy Tucker navigate the hustle with a mixture of excitement and uncertainty, trying to find their place in this new rhythm. Their reunion with fellow performer…
    • CHAPTER III — The Circus Boys Across the Continent Cover
      by LovelyMay CHAPTER III - The Circus Boys Across the Continent introduces a moment of panic and urgency as Phil Forrest realizes that his friend and fellow performer, Teddy Tucker, is not on board the circus train as it begins to roll away. Phil, filled with concern, wastes no time and begins searching every car, calling Teddy’s name and questioning the crew. Yet, there is no sign of the boy, which raises the possibility that he might have been left behind or worse. Unbeknownst to Phil, Teddy has made a bold…
    • CHAPTER IV ‑The Circus Boys Across the Continent Cover
      by LovelyMay CHAPTER IV - The Circus Boys Across the Continent opens with Teddy Tucker in trouble again—this time dripping wet from a standpipe incident that left his clothes soaked and his pride bruised. Intercepted by the local police over the confusion, he’s quickly rescued by Phil Forrest, who helps him explain the misunderstanding and diffuse any further tension. Grumbling about Larry, whom he blames for the mess, Teddy vows lighthearted vengeance. Phil, amused but focused, steers him toward the sleeper car to…
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