1005 Results with the "Adventure Fiction" genre


    • Chapter XIV — At the earths core Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter XIV begins with a sense of solitude as the protagonist finds himself once again lost in the vast and untamed wilds of Pellucidar. Hunger and exhaustion press down on him, forcing a return to basic survival instincts. A small cave offers refuge, and the discovery of edible prey provides a brief but necessary reprieve. The landscape, though alien and hostile, presents rare moments of stillness that sharpen his sense of vulnerability. It is during this solitary stretch that a pivotal reunion…
    • Chapter XIII — At the earths core Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter XIII opens amid the frantic rush through a canyon, where the protagonist and his group flee from the relentless Sagoths. Their path is narrow, the terrain hostile, and their destination—Sari’s protective cliffs—remains distant. Tension spikes when it becomes clear that Hooja, once counted on for assistance, has betrayed them. His deceit isn’t random—it’s deliberate and personal. Old resentment has driven him to abandon the party at their most vulnerable moment. Trust fractured, the…
    • Chapter XII — At the earths core Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter XII begins at the cusp of a daring escape through the guarded corridors of Phutra. Disguised in the shed skins of Mahars, the group—composed of the narrator, Perry, Ghak, and the ever-cunning Hooja—moves in silence, relying on the unlikeliness of their ruse to mask their desperate bid for freedom. The dim torchlight flickering across the stone walls casts long, eerie shadows that match their fear of discovery. Every step echoes with risk, as Sagoths patrol the halls with lazy suspicion, unaware…
    • Chapter XI — At the earths core Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter XI begins in the grim interior of the Mahars’ domain, where the protagonist finds himself dragged before the ruling class for questioning. These creatures, cold-blooded and intellectually dominant, refuse to believe his claims about the surface world. They view him as a liar or lunatic and dismiss his story as a deliberate offense. As punishment, he is sentenced to vivisection—a gruesome fate designed not only to dissect his body but to break his spirit. Among other captives, he is chained and…
    • Chapter X — At the earths core Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter X opens with a striking reunion between the weary protagonist and his steadfast ally, Ja. After enduring perilous days navigating the hostile terrains of Pellucidar, the sight of Ja brings a much-needed sense of relief. The protagonist, though bruised and exhausted, quickly recounts his experiences—fleeing wild beasts, evading primitive tribes, and surviving nature’s many trials. Ja listens intently, both awed and concerned, and recounts how he had been tracking his friend ever since they were…
    • Chapter IX — At the earths core Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter IX begins with the narrator trudging wearily through dense undergrowth, driven by a single thought—to reach the sea. Each step through the thick vines and strange vegetation brings back the ache of failure from his previous escape attempt. The sight of a half-hidden canoe resting silently along the riverbank offers a renewed sense of purpose. He seizes it without hesitation, driven not by freedom but by the hope of reuniting with Perry and Ghak. Despite the uncertainty ahead, the lure of…
    • Chapter VIII — At the earths core Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter VIII opens with the protagonist grappling with both survival and a new encounter that could shift his fate. After a deadly clash with a reptilian predator, he unexpectedly meets Ja, a native of Pellucidar’s island tribes. Their initial mistrust fades as they slowly piece together a shared language, using gestures and basic words to build communication. Ja, curious but cautious, shares stories of his people—the Mezops—who live in treetop dwellings and practice a delicate balance between fear…
    • Chapter VII — At the earths core Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter VII opens with a rush of possibility. The protagonist, having narrowly escaped his captors and the monstrous creatures of Pellucidar, pushes into unfamiliar territory beyond the walls of Phutra. A long corridor leads him upward, finally emerging into the open expanse of a wild, alien land bathed in perpetual daylight. The silence is unfamiliar, but strangely comforting. He breathes in the clean air, his senses overwhelmed by the rich, primal world around him. Trees that stretch impossibly tall cast…
    • Chapter VI — At the earths core Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter VI begins with rising dread. The captives, including the narrator, are marched from their quarters under the tight watch of Sagoths. There is no sky to mark time—only a ceaseless light, making escape nearly impossible. They are surrounded by talk of brutal consequences for escape attempts. Whispers among the slaves turn the march into something far more ominous. The guards seem more agitated, rougher than usual. When Dian is mentioned, a bolt of fear courses through the narrator. The possibility…
    • Chapter V — At the earths core Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter V introduces a stark shift in the journey, as the protagonist and Perry find themselves within the oppressive heart of Phutra. Their new reality as captives under the Mahars—a terrifying reptilian race—unfolds with both awe and dread. These beings, far removed from humanity, rule with intelligence and an eerie sense of order. Lacking speech and hearing, they use intricate gestures to communicate and maintain a seemingly emotionless authority over their human slaves. The protagonist observes…
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