
On a blistering tropical island where the sun never offers shade, a frail white explorer staggers under the weight of a wounded, tattooed native. The two are bound together by a desperate need—to reach a remote plantation rumored to hold a cure for a deadly fever. Their journey takes them through a maze of palm‑fringed clearings and a rusted gate that leads to a dim, echoing courtyard, where strange sounds hint at unseen danger. As the sick man forces himself onward, the oppressive heat and the distant cries of unseen creatures heighten the sense of urgency.
Beyond the courtyard lies a gathering of gaunt, figures—cannibals whose bodies are marked with crude ornaments and whose eyes betray a savage intelligence. The explorers must decide whether to confront this terrifying tribe or find another way to the plantation that may hold the key to survival. With limited supplies, a fragile ally carrying medicinal vials, and the threat of the island’s own harshness, every step becomes a gamble. The story promises a tense trek through an alien landscape where humanity is tested against primal fear.
Language
fi
Duration
~7 hours (450K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2015-09-21
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1876–1916
Adventure, hardship, politics, and restless curiosity all fed the stories that made him one of America’s most widely read early modern authors. Best known for tales such as The Call of the Wild and White Fang, he brought unusual energy and lived experience to everything he wrote.
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