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    • PART TWO: Chapter 3 Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin In Chapter 3 of Part Two, Julia and Winston carefully plan their secret meetings, demonstrating the cautious and covert nature of their relationship under a repressive regime. Julia’s practical knowledge and street smarts guide their movements, as she instructs Winston on safe routes and meeting strategies to avoid detection. Their interactions reflect the constant danger they face, with detailed precautions such as meeting in crowded markets and using subtle signals to communicate. Despite their fear,…
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      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…
    • Chapter XIX – Gulliver of  Mars Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter XIX opens with tension concealed beneath the quiet hush of a Martian morning. Gulliver and Heru, cloaked in mist and uncertainty, guide their fragile boat through still waters, aware that a single sound could betray them. The war-canoe of their pursuers cuts through the fog like a shadow of fate. Yet, luck favors the bold. The soldiers sense something but dismiss the notion with grumbling indifference, swayed by what they assume is empty water. As the enemy drifts away, Gulliver and Heru push…
    • CHAPTER VIII – Tom Swift and His Electric Locomotive Cover
      by LovelyMay CHAPTER VIII – Tom Swift and His Electric Locomotive opens with a burst of tension as Koku, Tom Swift’s towering, well-meaning assistant, takes matters into his own hands. After spotting a shadowy figure lurking near the property, Koku pursues the intruder, believing it to be the same man seen sneaking around days earlier. Despite Tom’s repeated commands to stop, Koku presses forward, ignoring the protocols in place for such situations. Tom, forced to act swiftly, halts him with a severe…
    • The Planet Mars and Its Inhabitants Cover
      by LovelyMay *The Planet Mars and Its Inhabitants* is an early 20th-century work attributed to “Eros Urides,” said to be a Martian communicating through automatic writing. Published in 1922, the book is a mix of science fiction and spiritualism, presenting itself as an account of life on Mars and the philosophical teachings of its inhabitants. The Martians, as described, are highly advanced beings who live in harmony and possess deep spiritual wisdom. The text explores themes like reincarnation, cosmic unity, and enlightenment, offering readers a unique perspective on Martian civilization and its ideals. This imaginative and speculative book captures the era’s fascination with extraterrestrial life and metaphysical concepts.
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 3 begins with the narrator reflecting on her upbringing in a home overwhelmed by paperwork and documentation. The clutter surrounding her daily life became a defining characteristic of her family’s history, with invoices, old subscriptions, and her mother’s Cambodian passport serving as tangible pieces of evidence of their past. This environment shaped her identity, fostering a deep-seated obsession with archiving and organization. It’s this early experience that influenced her later career…
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      Chapter 17

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 17 delves deeply into the dark legacy of Alan Manikova and his controversial experiments in creating "multiples," which are cloned versions of individuals designed for dangerous tasks. At first glance, the idea of producing multiples seemed promising, offering the potential to reduce human casualties by sending replicas into hazardous environments. However, as history unfolded, the flaws in the technology became undeniable. Early bio-printers, which were initially developed to replicate human…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin In this pivotal chapter, Winston finds himself in a deep underground cell, restrained and unable to move, facing O’Brien once again. The setting is stark and oppressive, underscoring the severity of Winston’s predicament. O’Brien introduces the concept of Room 101, a place housing each person’s greatest fear. He explains that the worst thing in the world varies for each individual, ranging from physical tortures to seemingly trivial but deeply personal horrors. This revelation heightens the tension…
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      PART FIVE

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      by LovelyMay In "Anthem" Part Five, the narrator experiences a moment of extraordinary breakthrough and inventiveness. Solely through their individual effort, after countless days and trials, they achieve a monumental creation: a glass box akin to a device from the Unmentionable Times, capable of harnessing the power of the sky with unprecedented strength. The moment they close the circuit, the wire inside the device glows red, casting a circle of light upon the ground, a manifestation of electric power that doesn't…
    • Chapter 6 – To Kill! Cover
      by LovelyMay 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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