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    • Chapter XIV – At the earths core Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter XIV begins with a sense of solitude as the protagonist finds himself once again lost in the vast and untamed wilds of Pellucidar. Hunger and exhaustion press down on him, forcing a return to basic survival instincts. A small cave offers refuge, and the discovery of edible prey provides a brief but necessary reprieve. The landscape, though alien and hostile, presents rare moments of stillness that sharpen his sense of vulnerability. It is during this solitary stretch that a pivotal reunion…
    • Section 1: Of the Nature of Flatland Cover
      by LovelyMay Section 1 introduces a world unlike ours—Flatland—a place confined entirely to two dimensions. The name is not used by its inhabitants, but it serves to help three-dimensional readers understand the limitations of life in such a plane. Imagine a sheet of paper where geometric shapes—Lines, Triangles, Squares, and more—move freely along the surface. They cannot rise above or sink below it. These figures aren’t drawn or imagined; they are living, thinking beings, each defined by their sides and…
    • CHAPTER XI – Tom Swift and His Electric Locomotive Cover
      by LovelyMay CHAPTER XI – Tom Swift and His Electric Locomotive begins at a crucial juncture in the development of the Hercules 0001, as Tom directs his energy toward the delicate process of electrical integration. The locomotive, an engineering colossus weighing nearly two hundred thousand pounds and tipping the scale at two hundred eighty-five tons when complete, demanded precise calibration and immense power. Tom calculated a need for forty-four hundred horsepower, converted into a steady stream of 3,000 volts…
    • CHAPTER II – Population Centers, Temperatures and Climate Cover
      by LovelyMay CHAPTER II - Population Centers, Temperatures and Climate describes Mars as a world of remarkable contrasts, with a population of 13.16 billion people spread across a vast expanse of habitable land. This is in sharp contrast to Earth, where just 1.645 billion people occupy less land, in part due to the large oceans that dominate Earth's surface. Mars, on the other hand, uses almost its entire landmass for habitation and agriculture, with the few exceptions being swampy areas and the polar ice caps. The…
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      Chapter V

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter V begins with Gore, struggling in the sick bay aboard the Erebus, nursing frostnip while also grappling with the psychological and emotional toll of a recent shooting incident. The cold has ravaged his body, and the chilling effects are made worse by the sense of urgency surrounding the aftermath. Stanley, the ship’s doctor, is visibly shaken as he works to tend to Gore’s injuries, clearly disturbed by the situation. His movements are hurried and frantic, reflecting his anxiety about the…
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      Chapter 20

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 20 begins with a palpable sense of tension as Mickey, Nasha, and Eight are escorted through a cold, desolate corridor by two intimidating goons. The oppressive atmosphere only grows as they descend a flight of stairs, the harsh steps echoing through the otherwise silent space. Nasha, ever defiant, challenges the legality of their treatment, but the larger goon dismisses her challenge with a cold, hostile response, showing no regard for her words. The group expects to be taken to a prison cell or a…
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      PART EIGHT

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      by LovelyMay In the eighth part of "Anthem," the protagonist experiences profound freedom and joy during their first day in the forest, a sharp contrast to the regulated life they left behind. Waking to sunlight instead of the accustomed bell, they revel in the newfound ability to control their actions, whether it's to lie still, leap up, or explore their surroundings without restraint. The vivid imagery of the forest—the trembling silver-edged leaves, the green fire above, and the sea of leafy waves—highlights the…
    • Chapter 9 – Into Savage Borneo Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter 9 - Into Savage Borneo begins with von Horn standing at the edge of despair, his mind torn between Virginia’s abduction and the treasure he still hopes to recover. The Ithaca, now overtaken by Dyaks, slips away under a makeshift mast, leaving von Horn and a loyal lascar with little choice but to return to camp. Believing the danger has passed, they find Professor Maxon and Sing still alive. Upon arrival, von Horn delivers grim news, revealing Virginia’s capture by pirates—led, he claims, by…
    • Section 13: How I had a Vision of Lineland Cover
      by LovelyMay Section 13 unfolds on the eve of a significant moment in time—the second-to-last day of the 1999th year. As the Long Vacation began, I indulged in my favorite pursuit, exploring geometric problems well into the night. When sleep finally took me, my mind remained occupied with unsolved mathematical curiosities. In the midst of slumber, a dream presented itself, vivid and unusual. I observed countless tiny straight lines moving back and forth along a single path. They resembled women, or so I assumed from…
    • CHAPTER XXII – Tom Swift and His Electric Locomotive Cover
      by LovelyMay CHAPTER XXII – Tom Swift and His Electric Locomotive begins at a moment of near disaster as Hercules 0001 lurches unexpectedly onto a siding due to a misaligned switch. The abrupt diversion leads to a rough but controlled stop, avoiding a full derailment by Tom’s quick reaction. The jolt damages the locomotive’s front end, but the more urgent issue isn’t mechanical. A figure had been seen tampering with the switch moments before the incident. As the dust settles, Koku, Tom’s loyal and towering…
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