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Chapter 1 — The Rift
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…-
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Chapter 2 — The Heavy Chest
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…-
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Chapter 3 — Beauty and the Beast
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…-
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Chapter 4 — A New Face
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…-
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Chapter 5 — Treason
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…-
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Chapter 6 — To Kill!
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…-
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Chapter 7 — The Bull Whip
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…-
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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…
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Chapter 9 — Into Savage Borneo
Chapter 9 - Into Savage Borneo begins with von Horn standing at the edge of despair, his mind torn between Virginia’s abduction and the treasure he still hopes to recover. The Ithaca, now overtaken by Dyaks, slips away under a makeshift mast, leaving von Horn and a loyal lascar with little choice but to return to camp. Believing the danger has passed, they find Professor Maxon and Sing still alive. Upon arrival, von Horn delivers grim news, revealing Virginia’s capture by pirates—led, he claims, by…-
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Chapter 10 — Desperate Chance
Chapter 10 - Desperate Chance opens in the midst of betrayal and ambition along Borneo’s remote rivers. Ninaka, once loyal to Rajah Muda Saffir, seizes the moment to claim both the mysterious chest and Virginia Maxon. The thought of holding her causes conflict within him; she is both a prize and a problem. He fears the fury of white men but also sees the leverage she might bring. Despite his hesitation, greed wins over caution. Alongside Barunda, he devises a plan to quietly disappear, hoping to vanish…-
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