204 Results in the "Science Fiction" category


    • Section 14: How I vainly tried to explain the nature of Flatland Cover
      by LovelyMay Section 14 begins with my desire to gently guide the Monarch of Lineland toward a clearer understanding of his own limited reality. His world, composed only of a single dimension, made it difficult—if not impossible—for him to comprehend anything beyond length. Yet, as an inhabitant of Flatland, I felt a responsibility to introduce him to truths that lay just outside his perception. My questions were framed with care, hoping to draw connections between what he believed and what might be possible. I…
    • 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…
    • Section 12: Of the Doctrine of our Priests Cover
      by LovelyMay Section 12 reveals a deeply rooted system where a person's form dictates their place in society, leaving little room for individuality or change. In this structured world, one's geometric shape determines social status and moral worth. Circles, viewed as the highest class, uphold a doctrine claiming that the more symmetrical a figure, the more virtuous and intelligent it must be. Such a belief leaves no space for merit or effort, reducing identity to mathematical precision. Even minor irregularities, like…
    • Section 11: Concerning our Priests Cover
      by LovelyMay Section 11 opens by revealing a tightly guarded secret: the full truth of Flatland is known only to the Chief Circle. This knowledge is passed down only once, from one Chief to his chosen successor, just before death. Even the factory responsible for maintaining this secret takes no chances—its workers are regularly replaced to eliminate any risk of exposure. Each year, those who labored are destroyed, and new individuals are brought in. Such measures reflect the extent to which power in Flatland is…
    • 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…
    • Gulliver of Mars Cover
      by LovelyMay Gulliver of Mars by Edwin L. Arnold is a science fiction novel that follows the adventures of a man named Gulliver who, after a mysterious journey, finds himself stranded on Mars, where he encounters strange alien life forms, advanced civilizations, and a series of thrilling challenges that test his courage and intellect. The novel combines elements of adventure, exploration, and social commentary, drawing inspiration from Jonathan Swift’s *Gulliver’s Travels* while offering a unique take on interplanetary exploration.
    • Flatland: A Romance of Many Dimensions Cover
      by LovelyMay Flatland: A Romance of Many Dimensions by Edwin A. Abbott is a satirical novella that explores a two-dimensional world inhabited by geometric shapes, using the protagonist’s discovery of a higher-dimensional reality to comment on the limitations of perception, social hierarchy, and the nature of reality itself.
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      DEDICATION Cover
      by LovelyMay Dedication opens with a profound tribute to those on Earth who remain enveloped in ignorance, presenting "The Planet Mars and Its Inhabitants" as a guide to illuminating their path toward truth and understanding. The book is offered as a beacon, striving to shed light on the mysteries of the cosmos and human existence, bringing clarity to the unknown. It stands as a call to those who seek enlightenment, inviting them to explore new realms of knowledge and awareness beyond the earthly confines. Through this…
    • CHAPTER XXV – Tom Swift and His Electric Locomotive Cover
      by LovelyMay CHAPTER XXV – Tom Swift and His Electric Locomotive begins with an air of tense anticipation as the Hercules 0001 prepares for its full-speed test run across the Hendrickton & Pas Alos Railroad. With Tom Swift at the controls and key figures such as Mr. Damon and Mr. Bartholomew aboard, the locomotive begins its journey with a smooth start that quickly evolves into a powerful demonstration of electric precision. As the miles pass and the mountainous terrain approaches, the locomotive does not falter.…
    • CHAPTER XXIV – Tom Swift and His Electric Locomotive Cover
      by LovelyMay CHAPTER XXIV – Tom Swift and His Electric Locomotive escalates into a high-stakes encounter as Tom finds himself in the middle of a sabotage attempt designed to derail both his invention and reputation. The freight train thunders toward a wrongly positioned switch, a setup meant to cause destruction. Montagne Lewis, desperate to eliminate the competition posed by the Hercules 0001, believes his plan will go unnoticed. From his elevated position, Tom spots the danger and reacts instantly. His warning…
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