1005 Results with the "Adventure Fiction" genre


    • Chapter 8 — The Soul of Number 13 Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter 8 - The Soul of Number 13 opens with the Ithaca battling a violent storm just as it escapes the quiet harbor that had housed it for months. Captain Bududreen and his crew struggle against the sea's fury, but their efforts are swallowed by crashing waves and howling wind. The ship is shattered on a jagged reef, its hull splintering under the force. Below deck, Virginia Maxon clings to her resolve, trapped by fear yet unwilling to surrender. Her belief that this storm may be her final moment adds a…
    • Chapter 7 — The Bull Whip Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter 7 - The Bull Whip introduces a turning point where ambition, fear, and deception collide on the isolated island. Von Horn’s desire for Virginia Maxon becomes more than possessive—it morphs into something sinister as he urges her to flee with him to Singapore. Virginia, however, stands firm in her conviction. Her refusal is not merely out of loyalty, but from a moral standpoint. Leaving her father behind while he is in a vulnerable mental state would feel like abandoning him to die. Her…
    • Chapter 6 — To Kill! Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter 6 - To Kill! sets the scene for a night riddled with tension, secrets, and shifting loyalties. Rajah Muda Saffir, having grown impatient and suspicious of Bududreen's vague reports, begins to doubt the intentions of his supposed ally. Believing the first mate of the Ithaca might be scheming to keep Virginia for himself, the Rajah prepares for retaliation. Under cover of darkness, he lands on the island with over five hundred armed Dyaks. His plan is clear—take what he believes is owed to him: the…
    • Chapter 5 — Treason Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter 5 - Treason begins with a sense of calculated betrayal, as von Horn’s internal loyalties shift entirely toward his personal ambitions. No longer seeing himself as a mere assistant, he targets Virginia Maxon with manipulative concern, suggesting her father has lost touch with sanity. Her growing curiosity toward Number Thirteen unsettles him deeply, especially when she expresses admiration for the being who once saved her life. This emotional distance between them fuels von Horn’s resentment and…
    • Chapter 4 — A New Face Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter 4 - A New Face begins with an innocent error that ripples into chaos. As Professor Maxon and von Horn hurry away from the workshop, they fail to notice the unlocked door, unintentionally granting freedom to their latest creation. Number Thirteen, having never experienced the world beyond stone and science, steps into the wild with fresh eyes and unfiltered wonder. The colors, sounds, and scent of the jungle bewilder and enchant him. He observes without fear, absorbing the chaos of nature as if it…
    • Chapter 3 — Beauty and the Beast Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter 3 - Beauty and the Beast begins at the heart of Professor Maxon's compound, where a pivotal moment unfolds behind the closed doors of his mysterious laboratory. Two weeks had passed since a critical breakthrough had brought new energy to their scientific work. Von Horn, ever wary of the consequences, continued to keep his weapon close, mistrusting the unstable nature of the beings they were bringing to life. Their latest progress had made the professor more obsessed, focused on proving his theories…
    • Chapter 2 — The Heavy Chest Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter 2 - The Heavy Chest opens just after the unsettling retreat of pirates near the island. Though Virginia believes her gunfire frightened them away, Sing Lee suspects otherwise, hinting at a strategy hidden beneath the surface. This disagreement adds a layer of uncertainty to their already tense surroundings. Concern for Virginia deepens, prompting Von Horn to assign guards near her, though his willingness seems forced and superficial. The atmosphere grows thicker with unease, as the forest that once…
    • Chapter 1 — The Rift Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter 1 - The Rift begins not with calm but with chaos. The stillness of the harbor is shattered by gunfire, as a hidden weapon midship unleashes a deadly storm upon the surprised Dyak and Malay attackers. In seconds, they’re forced to retreat, their bold advance broken by the sudden hail of bullets. Sing Lee scrambles to reload, his hands steady even while his voice chatters with urgency. Virginia stands nearby, her gaze fixed through the port as the enemy regathers their nerve. The prahu rows forward…
    • The Monster Men Cover
      by LovelyMay The Monster Men by Edgar Rice Burroughs is a thrilling science fiction tale of Dr. Arthur Maxon, who attempts to create artificial life on a remote island, resulting in a series of monstrous beings, one of whom challenges the definition of humanity as he falls in love with Maxon's daughter amidst danger and adventure.
    • Chapter XV — At the earths core Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter XV opens on a bleak and boundless plain, where David Innes and Dian emerge into a world both foreign and unforgiving. Without familiar landmarks, the vastness feels disorienting, but also symbolic—a reminder of how much still lies unknown in Pellucidar. The presence of lidis, enormous four-footed beasts used as mounts by distant tribes, introduces new allies and threats all at once. These nomadic riders, initially wary, offer insights into the scale and diversity of civilizations buried beneath…
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