238 Results with the "Science Fiction" genre


    • by LovelyMay Chapter VIII plunges Thuvia into the core of Lothar’s delusion, alone in the company of Tario, the intangible Jeddak whose will shapes the world around him. With regal defiance, she declares her identity—not as a vision or fantasy, but as a daughter of Ptarth. Tario’s disbelief is clear; to him, all things are constructs of thought, and Thuvia's assertion of reality is both fascinating and threatening. He tries to bend her emotions with hypnotic force, weaving her senses into a web of momentary…
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      by LovelyMay Chapter 10 - Desperate Chance opens in the midst of betrayal and ambition along Borneo’s remote rivers. Ninaka, once loyal to Rajah Muda Saffir, seizes the moment to claim both the mysterious chest and Virginia Maxon. The thought of holding her causes conflict within him; she is both a prize and a problem. He fears the fury of white men but also sees the leverage she might bring. Despite his hesitation, greed wins over caution. Alongside Barunda, he devises a plan to quietly disappear, hoping to vanish…
    • Section 7: Concerning Irregular Figures Cover
      by LovelyMay Section 7 reveals how deeply education in Flatland shapes not only personal success but societal structure. Advancement depends on passing the Final Test, and those from the Polygonal class often thrive, accelerating far beyond their Triangular classmates. In early stages, triangles and polygons may share the same curriculum, but over time, the Polygonal students display sharper insight and superior understanding. This distinction becomes clear as they enter professional life, where their education…
    • CHAPTER XVIII — Tom Swift and His Electric Locomotive Cover
      by LovelyMay CHAPTER XVIII – Tom Swift and His Electric Locomotive opens in the wake of a three-hour delay caused by a wreck along the transcontinental line—an incident that very nearly placed the Hercules 0001 at risk. Though the locomotive itself remained untouched, Tom Swift’s instincts are alert. He and Ned Newton spot familiar figures near the crash site—namely Andy O'Malley and Montagne Lewis, whose prior sabotage attempts have earned them notoriety. O’Malley’s abrupt disappearance upon being…
    • CHAPTER XII — Education and Training of the Individual Cover
      by LovelyMay CHAPTER XII - Education and Training of the Individual explores how education on Mars blends spiritual growth with academic and vocational learning, creating a comprehensive system that fosters both intellectual and spiritual development. The Martian education system spans from the early years at home, where basic principles and values are instilled, and transitions into more specialized university education by the time individuals reach the age of 16 Martian years, which is equivalent to 32 Earth years.…
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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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      by testsuphomeAdmin In Chapter 4 of PART ONE, Winston begins his workday with a sense of reluctant routine, preparing to engage with his task at the Ministry of Truth. He handles small cylinders of paper containing brief, coded messages that require correction or adjustment. His workspace is equipped with pneumatic tubes for receiving and sending documents, and memory holes for disposing of waste, symbolizing the systematic erasure of unwanted information. These tools facilitate the continuous alteration of records,…
    • Chapter IV — At the earths core Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter IV opens with the protagonist enduring a harsh march through unfamiliar terrain, chained and surrounded by fellow captives. What begins as a desolate journey turns unexpectedly profound when he is chained beside a striking young woman from Amoz, named Dian. Her presence stirs curiosity and compassion in him, though conversation is initially limited. With every step, the land shifts from bare plains to granite-carved cliffs, nature’s grandeur contrasting the grim reality of their imprisonment.…
    • Chapter VI — Gulliver of  Mars Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter VI invites readers into a quiet but profound turning point as the protagonist contemplates his place on a world that dazzles yet alienates him. After the intense spectacle of a magical incident, he is left adrift in a place that seems both dreamlike and indifferent. The grandeur of the Martian palace offers no comfort, only a reminder of what he’s lost. Mars, for all its elegance, feels lifeless without warmth or meaning. The people, beautiful and eternal, seem untouched by emotion. He longs for…
    • Section 19: How, though the Sphere shewed me other mysteries of Spaceland, I still desire more; and what came of it Cover
      by LovelyMay Section 19 opens with the Sphere continuing his mission to broaden the Square’s perception by introducing more complex concepts of geometry. A cube, to the Square, initially seems like nothing more than a strange distortion of familiar shapes. He struggles to reconcile what he sees with what he knows, finding it difficult to accept that something as foreign as height could be real. The Sphere responds by demonstrating how a square, replicated upwards, creates a solid with depth. He carefully introduces…
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