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    • Chapter 20 — The Prisoner and the King Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter 20 – The Prisoner and the King begins with a moment of raw honesty and emotional exposure, as Colonel Sapt tells Princess Flavia the truth: the man before her is not the King, but the one who risked everything to protect him. Sapt's words are simple and direct, delivered in his usual blunt tone, but their weight shifts the world for everyone in the room. She hears them with trembling poise, her voice gentle yet piercing as she turns to me and asks the question that brings my hidden identity to…
    • Chapter 21 —  If Love Were All! Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter 21 – If Love Were All! begins with Rudolf Rassendyll reflecting in quiet solitude, occupying the very chamber once used to imprison the King of Ruritania. The castle, now still after the chaos it once harbored, echoes with the memory of sacrifice, deception, and hard-won triumph. The room’s silence sharpens Rassendyll’s awareness of what has passed—his masquerade as the King, the danger he embraced, and the emotional turmoil he endured. Though the kingdom is finally at peace, the man who…
    • Chapter 22 — Present, Past and Future? Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter 22 – Present, Past and Future? begins with the narrator retreating to the Tyrol, seeking refuge in its peaceful mountain setting after the tumultuous events in Ruritania. Removed from the political danger and emotional turbulence he left behind, he finds time to rest and regain strength. A discreet message is sent to his brother, assuring him of his safety, though no explanations are offered. With his appearance altered by a new beard—concealing the identity that once passed for royalty—he…
    • Chapter 1 — Belgian and Arab Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter 1 – Belgian and Arab opens with Lieutenant Albert Werper, a man once bound by military discipline, now unraveling in the unforgiving isolation of the Congo. His demotion, a result of personal failure, has left him bitter and mentally frayed. Months of jungle exile erode his conscience until one fateful day, driven by suppressed rage and delusions of restoring his honor, he murders his superior officer. The act is not one of justice but desperation. As realization sets in, Werper flees into the…
    • Chapter 2 — On the Road to Opar Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter 2 – On the Road to Opar begins with a telling glimpse into Tarzan’s character—though surrounded by the comforts of civilization, his heart remains tethered to the wilderness. He ignores the familiar fruits, insects, and wild fare that once sustained him, choosing instead to revisit the world of men out of love for Lady Jane Greystoke. Civilization may offer structure, but to Tarzan, it’s only worth tolerating because of her. Deep within, he yearns for the untamed freedom of the jungle. That…
    • Chapter 3 — The Call of the Jungle Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter 3 – The Call of the Jungle begins with Tarzan, stirred from rest by an instinctual yearning that pulls him from the security of his camp into the dark heart of the jungle. The familiar sounds and scents awaken something deep within him, a primal force stronger than reason. Without hesitation, he slips through the trees, his movements graceful and precise, each leap a reflection of years spent among the apes. His senses sharpen as the night deepens, drawing him into the rhythm of the wilderness.…
    • Chapter 4 — Prophecy and Fulfillment Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter 4 – Prophecy and Fulfillment begins with Tarzan embodying a powerful blend of jungle instinct and the lingering refinement from his time among civilized society. After defeating Numa the lion—not out of compassion, but vengeance for a previous wrong—he encounters a dying witch-doctor. Though he feels no love for the old man, something within him compels a rare moment of pity. He aids the witch-doctor, revealing his identity as Tarzan of the Apes, a name he utters with pride despite his primal…
    • 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…
    • Chapter 6 — The Arab Raid Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter 6 – The Arab Raid begins with Basuli and his fellow Waziri warriors returning to the shattered ruins left by a devastating earthquake. Initially fleeing in terror, they now seek to uncover the fate of their missing leader, Tarzan, and two of their companions. Despite their efforts to clear the passage of rubble, only one of their own is recovered, lifeless and broken. The grim discovery forces them to accept that Tarzan and the remaining warrior have perished beneath the debris. In solemn…
    • Chapter 7 — The Jewel-Room of Opar Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter 7 – The Jewel-Room of Opar opens with Tarzan recovering from a brutal blow to the head, finding himself disoriented and bleeding in the depths of a treasure chamber beneath the ruins of Opar. The darkness of his surroundings only adds to his confusion, but his instincts lead him forward, driven by an unshakable feeling that something vital is missing. His mind is foggy, and memory eludes him, yet the deep-rooted connection he has to the jungle guides his movements. As he navigates through the…
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