
Lukundoo by Edward Lucas White
The story follows a young American, John Gresham, who is on a hunting expedition in Africa. While there, he hears a strange story from a native about a mysterious creature called Lukundoo. According to the legend, Lukundoo is a powerful spirit that lives in the jungle and can take the form of any animal or person. Gresham is intrigued by the story and decides to investigate further. He soon discovers that the legend is true and that Lukundoo is real. He also discovers that the creature is a powerful force of evil and is determined to destroy anyone who stands in its way. Gresham must now find a way to stop Lukundoo before it is too late. He must battle the creature in a desperate struggle for survival and ultimately, for the fate of the world.
By Edward Lucas White · First published 1927 · Genre: Horror, Fantasy, Adventure · 7 chapters · 4,987 words
First lines
-"It stands to reason," said Twombly, "that a man must accept of his own eyes, and when eyes and ears agree, there can be no doubt. He has to believe what he has both seen and heard."
-"Not always," put in Singleton, softly.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Edward Lucas White
- Date: 1927 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Horror, Fantasy, Adventure, Mystery
- Length: 4,987 words
- Structure: 7 chapters, 185 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Horror — The book follows the protagonist's journey to a mysterious island, where he encounters supernatural forces and experiences a series of terrifying events.
- Fantasy — The book contains elements of fantasy, such as the mysterious island and its inhabitants, as well as supernatural forces and creatures.
- Adventure — The protagonist embarks on a dangerous journey to the mysterious island, encountering a variety of obstacles and challenges along the way.
- Mystery — The protagonist is tasked with solving a mysterious puzzle, and the book follows his attempts to uncover the truth behind the island and its inhabitants.
Tags
horror · fantasy · mystery · adventure · supernatural · African folklore · isolation · exploration · psychological · dark themes · suspense · narrative
Contents
- Chapter 1
- Chapter 2
- Chapter 3
- Chapter 4
- Chapter 5
- Chapter 6
- Chapter 7
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