KWA and the Beast Men, A Complete Novelet
KWA and the Beast Men is a thrilling novelet by Paul Regard. It tells the story of KWA, a young man from a small village in Africa. He is sent on a quest to find a legendary beast that is said to inhabit the jungle. Along the way, he meets a variety of strange and dangerous creatures, including the Beast Men, a race of humanoid creatures that live in the jungle. KWA must use his wits and courage to survive the dangers of the jungle and find the beast. Along the way, he learns valuable lessons about courage, friendship, and the power of belief. In the end, KWA discovers the truth about the Beast Men and the power of friendship.
By Paul Regard · First published 1930 · Genre: Fantasy, Adventure, Romance · 8 chapters · 10,183 words
First lines
WHEN Kwa followed the leopard into the clearing and found the strange monster standing there his first instinct was to turn and run. Here was something that he didn't want to see, something that sent a chill of horror through his veins.
Animals he could understand and men he could understand. But the thing that stood before him now was neither. He recognized it at once. This was a Beast Man. Every now and then the Beast Men made their way into the Devil Bush- that great jungle that covered all this part of Equatorial Africa. Arid, as for that, the Devil Bush had come by its name honestly.
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KWA and the Beast Men, A Complete Novelet is listed on Textopian as a novella by Paul Regard, dated 1930 CE.
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- Work type: Novella
- Author: Paul Regard
- Date: 1930 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Fantasy, Adventure, Romance, Mystery
- Length: 10,183 words
- Structure: 8 chapters, 385 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Fantasy — The title of the book suggests a fantastical story, with the presence of 'Beast Men' and the use of the word 'Novelet' implying a short story with a magical or mythical element.
- Adventure — The presence of 'Beast Men' implies a story of adventure and exploration, as the protagonist must face and overcome the challenges posed by the Beast Men.
- Romance — The title of the book implies a romantic element, as the protagonist, KWA, may be searching for love or a romantic connection with the Beast Men.
- Mystery — The presence of 'Beast Men' implies a mysterious element, as the protagonist must uncover the secrets of the Beast Men and their motivations.
Tags
fantasy · adventure · science fiction · mythical creatures · beast men · hero's journey · world-building · action · suspense · magic · dystopian · survival
Contents
- Chapter 1: Horn and Hoof
- Chapter 2: Blood Call
- Chapter 3: Noose and Claw
- Chapter 4: Keepers of the Peace
- Chapter 5: The Greegree Cave
- Chapter 6: Ovengua
- Chapter 7: The Fire
- Chapter 8: New Moon Night