1164 Results with the "Adventure Fiction" genre


    • CHAPTER THIRTEEN Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with the initiates arriving for another training session, this time focusing on knife-throwing. Eric, the rigid and intimidating Dauntless leader, announces the day's agenda while Four demonstrates the proper technique. The atmosphere is tense, with Eric's bad mood evident from his interactions, particularly his resentment toward Four after their recent loss in a capture-the-flag game. Tris, the protagonist, observes Four's movements closely, determined to master the skill despite the…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Tris awakens in the middle of the night to meet Tobias, sneaking out of Erudite headquarters unnoticed. The cool night air refreshes her as she crosses Michigan Avenue, taking advantage of her small stature to avoid detection. She finds Tobias waiting on the lawn, dressed in mixed faction colors, and learns that her friends Christina and Cara have been released without further questioning. Their reunion is tender, marked by a soft kiss, as Tobias reveals his plan for their first proper date, a rare moment…
    • Chapter Thirty-Seven Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Tris arrives at David's office for her first council meeting, noting his exhausted appearance with dark circles under his eyes and raw, chewed fingernails. Despite her own lingering heaviness from a truth serum test earlier, she offers to help push his wheelchair. As they navigate the dim, windowless halls of Terminal 5, Tris observes David's evident stress and paranoia, though she remains focused on her hidden agenda. The atmosphere is tense, with David hinting at a recent crisis he dealt with overnight,…
    • Chapter XIII — The circus boys on the flying Rings Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter XIII opens with a harsh wake-up call—literally. Phil and Teddy, still adjusting to the unpredictable rhythm of circus life, are unceremoniously dumped out of their bedding by a tentman eager to begin his day. The abruptness rattles them, and the cold morning air adds insult to injury. Hoping to shake off the chill and their irritation, they set out for a brisk jog. But fate has another challenge in store as their path ends in a muddy plunge into a stream. Soaked and shivering, the boys realize…
    • Chapter XXI — The Circus Boys on the Mississippi Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter XXI begins with tension and humor mingling on the Mississippi as Teddy Tucker finds himself nursing a sprained wrist after a scuffle with a mischievous baboon. Though temporarily removed from performance duties, his energy remains unshaken. Rather than sulk, he becomes obsessed with the recent theft of his cherished egg—a symbol of comfort and pride. Teddy’s curious nature turns investigative, prompting questions about who might have taken it and why. His interactions with Mr. Sparling reflect…
    • Chapter 11 — “I am Coming!” Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter 11 - "I am Coming!" opens in the aftermath of chaos, where urgency eclipses reason. Virginia Maxon’s disappearance becomes the singular focus for Professor Maxon, von Horn, Sing Lee, and the sole lascar survivor from the Ithaca. With limited time and unknown threats ahead, they board a serviceable boat to follow what little trail remains. They soon spot the Ithaca, adrift and overtaken by native Dyaks whom they rescue from a storm. This moment of uneasy alliance shifts the momentum. In return for…
    • Chapter 11 — The beasts of Tarzan Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter 11 – The Beasts of Tarzan begins with Tarzan solemnly completing the burial of the Kincaid’s faithful cook, an act that underscores his respect for life, even in the wilderness. With no time to dwell on grief, he resumes his pursuit of the sinister Russian, Rokoff, convinced that Jane has once again fallen into enemy hands. The Ugambi jungle stretches endlessly before him, cloaked in shadows and thick with peril. Tarzan’s every step is weighed down by dread for Jane and their child, whom he…
    • CHAPTER XI — Tom Swift and His Electric Locomotive Cover
      by LovelyMay CHAPTER XI – Tom Swift and His Electric Locomotive begins at a crucial juncture in the development of the Hercules 0001, as Tom directs his energy toward the delicate process of electrical integration. The locomotive, an engineering colossus weighing nearly two hundred thousand pounds and tipping the scale at two hundred eighty-five tons when complete, demanded precise calibration and immense power. Tom calculated a need for forty-four hundred horsepower, converted into a steady stream of 3,000 volts…
    • CHAPTER XIX ‑The Circus Boys Across the Continent Cover
      by LovelyMay CHAPTER XIX - The Circus Boys Across the Continent opens with rising tension as Phil Forrest catches sight of Red Larry near the circus grounds, a figure long suspected of sabotaging the troupe. Recognizing the threat immediately, Phil calls for police intervention, but the officer nearby fails to act, brushing it off as unimportant. Left on his own, Phil gives chase, but the man slips away into the crowd, disappearing once again without a trace. The failure to catch him fuels Phil’s frustration,…
    • Chapter 5 — The Altar of the Flaming God Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter 5 – The Altar of the Flaming God begins with a violent earthquake cutting short Tarzan’s exploration, trapping him inside a hidden treasure vault deep within Opar. Though surrounded by vast riches, his concern is not for gold but for escape, as survival outweighs wealth in this moment of danger. When he awakens, disoriented and injured, the ancient chamber’s suffocating silence only deepens the urgency to find a way out. Meanwhile, Werper, who has also survived the quake, is separated from…
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