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      Chapter 6

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 6 begins with Mickey, the protagonist, feeling anxious about an impending meeting with Marshall, the supreme commander of their mission. Reflecting on his initial days aboard the Drakkar, Mickey recalls his first unsettling experience with zero gravity, a terrifying moment marked by an unexpected free fall. This experience left Mickey with a sense of dread that only deepened when he met Marshall for the first time. Despite the fear that gripped him, Mickey did his best to maintain his composure,…
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      007

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      by testsuphomeAdmin In this chapter, the protagonist, Mickey Barnes, reflects on his situation as he faces a meeting with Hieronymus Marshall. He is apprehensive about being late, especially considering the potential consequences on his food supply. Upon entering Marshall's office, he encounters his colleague Berto and is immediately placed on the defensive by Marshall, who questions his iterations as an Expendable. Mickey admits to being the eighth iteration, and Marshall interrogates Berto about how Mickey’s previous…
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      Chapter 2

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 2 begins with the protagonist, Mickey, reflecting on the series of events that led him to choose the dangerous position of an Expendable. Initially, he had been drawn to the idea of becoming "Immortal," thinking that signing up for this role would somehow offer him an escape from the suffocating confines of his life on Midgard. However, as he recalls his recruitment experience aboard the Drakkar, it becomes clear that he was driven more by a desperate desire for a way out than by any idealistic…
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      Chapter 3

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 3 begins with Seven and Eight grappling with the mounting tension of their predicament. Seven becomes acutely aware of the difficult situation they are in, particularly when he discovers that Eight has inexplicably emerged from the tank, despite protocol dictating that only one of them should survive. This surprising turn of events leads to an emotional exchange filled with frustration, humor, and some underlying desperation. As both characters try to make sense of their reality, they realize that…
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      Chapter 4

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 4 opens with the protagonist, Mickey, reflecting on the unsettling situation that has led him to a disassembler field interface, a device that threatens to reduce him to a slurry for the colonists of Niflheim. In the face of this life-threatening reality, Mickey grapples with the weight of regret over past decisions, particularly those surrounding his initial choices involving Gwen Johansen. This moment of despair prompts a series of reflections on the series of events that pushed him toward his…
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      Dedication

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Dedication begins with a profound and personal message that immediately captures the reader's attention. The words, “For Jen. If you hadn’t ended civilization, none of this would have happened,” set a dramatic tone, hinting at a major turning point in the narrative. From the outset, it’s clear that Jen's actions are pivotal to the events that have shaped the world the protagonist inhabits. This simple but powerful statement suggests that Jen’s decisions were responsible for a catastrophic event…
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      Chapter 1

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 1 opens with the protagonist, Mickey, finding himself in complete darkness, disoriented, and lying on a cold, unforgiving stone floor. The immediate sense of confusion grips him as he tries to recall how he ended up in such a dire situation, but his memory is fragmented, like shards of broken glass. He only remembers certain moments—being dropped off at a crevasse and noticing a rock formation that struck him as curious, even amusing, as it resembled a monkey’s head. This fleeting distraction…
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      Mickey 7

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Mickey 7 by Edward Ashton follows Mickey, a disposable worker on a colonization mission, who retains memories after his seventh death and uncovers dark secrets about the mission.
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      Chapter 9

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 9 intensifies as the protagonist finds herself at the center of an unfolding crisis. Adela urgently warns her about a mole within the Ministry, heightening the already precarious situation. Adela, who is typically poised and immaculate in her appearance, now appears disheveled, lacking her usual makeup, a sign of just how severe the situation has become. Her distress is evident, and she reveals that someone within their ranks is leaking critical information, putting both of them at risk. The…
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      Chapter X

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      by testsuphomeAdmin In Chapter X, the protagonist finds himself entangled in an unnerving situation that blurs the lines between captivity and purpose. He is surrounded by individuals who seem to be more than mere captors; they are figures of authority, their jackets subtly revealing the presence of concealed weapons. This discovery, combined with the unfamiliar environment he is thrust into, leaves him with a sense of unease. The atmosphere is starkly different from what he’s accustomed to, amplifying his discomfort.…
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