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    • 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…
    • by LovelyMay Chapter XI begins with Carthoris regaining consciousness in a silent ruin, surrounded by echoes of recent conflict and the absence of his companions. Thuvia and Kar Komak are nowhere to be found, leaving him disoriented and uncertain. Injured and dehydrated, he drags himself toward the desolate ruins of Aaanthor in search of water. The abandoned city looms like a forgotten memory of Barsoom’s past, its crumbling walls offering only ghosts and dust. As he presses deeper into its maze-like corridors, his…
    • 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…
    • by LovelyMay Chapter X begins with the quiet companionship of Carthoris and Thuvia moving steadily through the Martian landscape. Words are few, yet each step affirms the trust forming between them. Their silence speaks volumes, filled with glances that reveal more than conversation ever could. But this fragile peace shatters when Carthoris suddenly discovers Thuvia has disappeared. Panic replaces calm, and he realizes she was never there—only a mirage shaped by Jav's powers. The betrayal slices deep, not just for…
    • 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…
    • by LovelyMay Chapter VIII plunges Thuvia into the core of Lothar’s delusion, alone in the company of Tario, the intangible Jeddak whose will shapes the world around him. With regal defiance, she declares her identity—not as a vision or fantasy, but as a daughter of Ptarth. Tario’s disbelief is clear; to him, all things are constructs of thought, and Thuvia's assertion of reality is both fascinating and threatening. He tries to bend her emotions with hypnotic force, weaving her senses into a web of momentary…
    • Chapter VIII — Gulliver of  Mars Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter VIII begins with the protagonist stirring from uneasy sleep, his head clouded by the wine and memories of a bizarre feast filled with unsettling visions. The lingering aroma of fruit and the ache of bruises confirm that the revelry was no mere dream. Heru’s face, once seen among candlelit laughter, now haunts his thoughts as he pieces together the truth. The remnants of joy have turned to dread as he realizes she may be in danger. The mood shifts quickly from hazy nostalgia to urgent concern.…
    • 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 — Gulliver of  Mars Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter VII opens with a shift in the protagonist’s inner world as he begins to grasp the surreal rhythm of life on Mars. Though initially disoriented by the foreign customs and lighthearted spirit of the Martians, a quiet admiration grows within him. Their culture, carefree and untouched by age or death, contrasts deeply with Earth’s grave outlook. It’s not just fascination; there’s a creeping sense of loss for his former reality. But the Martians’ playful way of living gradually softens this…
    • 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…
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