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    • CHAPTER VIII ‑Thuvia, Maid of Mars Cover
      by LovelyMay — CHAPTER VIII – Thuvia, Maid of Mars begins with Thuvia left alone in the company of Tario, the enigmatic and unnerving jeddak of Lothar. Tario, once a figure of aloof command, now reveals a disturbing vulnerability—his growing obsession with Thuvia. He claims she is more than illusion, more than thought made flesh, a real woman unlike the projected figments that populate his realm. Though flattered at first, Thuvia quickly recognizes the danger beneath his fixation. She rejects his suggestion that she…
    • CHAPTER IX ‑Thuvia, Maid of Mars Cover
      by LovelyMay — CHAPTER IX – Thuvia, Maid of Mars begins with Carthoris, Thuvia, and Jav emerging from a fall into the depths of Lothar, where they miraculously avoid injury. The chamber they find themselves in is cold and oppressive, and Jav’s fear intensifies upon seeing Komal—a legendary creature believed by his people to be a divine executioner. Yet, where fear dominates Jav, Thuvia steps forward with calm authority, confronting the beast with neither weapon nor panic. Her mysterious ability to control the banth…
    • CHAPTER X ‑Thuvia, Maid of Mars Cover
      by LovelyMay — CHAPTER X – Thuvia, Maid of Mars begins with Carthoris and Thuvia walking side by side through the shadowed forest, their silence unbroken but filled with unspoken trust. Yet, when Carthoris finally attempts to speak, he discovers Thuvia has vanished. The unsettling truth soon reveals itself—he has been the victim of illusion. Jav, the manipulative Lotharian, had used mental projection to make Carthoris believe Thuvia walked with him, while in reality, she was never released. Racing back in fury,…
    • CHAPTER XI ‑Thuvia, Maid of Mars Cover
      by LovelyMay — CHAPTER XI – Thuvia, Maid of Mars opens with Carthoris awakening on a blood-soaked battlefield, left unconscious amid the lifeless bodies of fallen foes. Disoriented and weak, he finds Thuvia and Kar Komak gone, with no sign of where or how they vanished. Though wounded and drained, Carthoris rises with unwavering resolve, setting his course for Aaanthor, where water and possible clues await, his thoughts consumed by Thuvia’s safety. Reaching the crumbling city of Aaanthor, Carthoris encounters a…
    • CHAPTER XIII ‑Thuvia, Maid of Mars Cover
      by LovelyMay — CHAPTER XIII – Thuvia, Maid of Mars begins with Carthoris assuming the identity of Turjun, a panthan serving Dusar, as a strategic response to the political quagmire caused by a brewing war between Helium and Dusar. The conflict, born of manipulation and hidden agendas, has placed Carthoris in the midst of his enemies, where revealing his true identity would lead to capture—or worse. Adopting this new role allows him to move unseen through the ranks of Dusarian forces, keeping him close to key…
    • CHAPTER XIV — Thuvia, Maid of Mars Cover
      by LovelyMay — CHAPTER XIV – Thuvia, Maid of Mars continues with Thuvia imprisoned in the bleak tower of Astok, where her resolve is tested by fear and isolation. Each passing moment reveals how little regard Astok has for honor, and Thuvia, despite her circumstances, refuses to be cowed by his presence. Without a weapon or ally nearby, she relies on her mental strength, recalling the courage of men like Kulan Tith and Carthoris of Helium to anchor her spirit and sharpen her will to resist. Astok, blinded by obsession…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin — Chapter I begins in the quiet aftermath of a rainy night in New York City, September 5, 2014. The young man wakes up alone, the echoes of an unsettling dream still clinging to his mind. The world outside his window is bathed in the bright September sunlight, a stark contrast to the emotional storm he’s weathering internally. Addie, the woman he loves, is missing—not just from the bed they once shared but from his life entirely. The apartment, once a haven of shared moments and subtle memories, now…
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      Dizzy

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      by testsuphomeAdmin — Dizzy sat at the breakfast table, eager to share the exciting news she had with her older brother, Miles, who was immersed in a book. She was desperate for his attention, but felt a deep contrast between her own self-perception and the perfection she associated with him. Miles, the star athlete on a scholarship and someone admired for his kindness toward animals, seemed to embody everything she felt she was not. Dizzy often found herself yearning for his acknowledgment, feeling as though her attempts to…
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      Dizzy

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      by testsuphomeAdmin — Dizzy sat at the breakfast table, the warm, sweet taste of lavender butter on gingerbread offering a fleeting comfort. She felt a deep sense of gratitude for her survival after a life-altering encounter the day before, where an angel seemingly saved her from a dangerous fate. As she processed the surreal events, her mother, Chef Mom, entered the room with her usual cheerful demeanor. Dizzy, caught in the moment, declared that she never wanted to die, her words tumbling out without premeditation. Her mother…
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      Miles

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      by testsuphomeAdmin — Miles spent most of his days wandering the vast, sprawling vineyards near his home, feeling the weight of the world pressing down on him. The familiar rows of grapevines, with their dense green foliage, were a temporary escape from the constant pressure of school, family expectations, and the ever-present shadow of his relationship with his older brother, Wynton. Wynton’s anger over the broken bow had cast a long shadow over their relationship, and the more Miles tried to make amends, the further he…
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