345 Results with the "Science Fiction" genre


    • CHAPTER XIX — Tom Swift and His Electric Locomotive Cover
      by LovelyMay CHAPTER XIX – Tom Swift and His Electric Locomotive starts with a jolt—both literal and emotional—as Hercules 0001 begins an uncontrolled descent down a steep mountain grade. Tom Swift and Ned Newton, alone in the cab, are instantly thrown into a life-or-death situation. The brakes, essential for managing the descent, fail to respond. Tom’s mind, typically calm under pressure, races through options. He’s relieved that no freight cars are attached, but the gravity of their speed builds with every…
    • CHAPTER XI — Education and Training of the Individual Cover
      by LovelyMay CHAPTER XI - Education and Training of the Individual presents an in-depth look at the unique educational system on Mars, which is grounded in spiritual development from the very beginning of a child's life. Education begins within the family, where foundational lessons are taught about one's relationship with God and the realization that life is a journey towards spiritual growth and individualization. This early, spiritual education plays a crucial role in shaping Martian children, providing them with a…
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      Chapter IX

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter IX unfolds in May 1859, as Captain Leopold McClintock’s expedition, which had endured eight months of entrapment by the ice in Bellot Strait, finally sees the harsh winter come to an end. With the return of the sun, McClintock and his crew, already weakened by frostbite and scurvy, prepare to venture south across King William Land. Led by Lieutenant Hobson, they begin the arduous journey, with the desperate need to find supplies and ensure their survival weighing heavily on them. Along the way,…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens on a cold April day in a dystopian London, where Winston Smith, the protagonist, makes his way home to Victory Mansions. The oppressive atmosphere is immediately established through the grimy environment, the pervasive presence of propaganda posters, and the malfunctioning lift, symbolizing the decayed state of society. Winston’s physical frailty and discomfort are highlighted, setting a tone of struggle and surveillance. The omnipresent image of Big Brother, emblazoned on walls with…
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      The Initiate

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with the protagonist training intensely in a Dauntless facility, their hands bruised from relentless fights. Amar, a fellow initiate, observes their solitary habits and notes their upcoming match against Eric, a formidable opponent. The protagonist reflects on their previous fights, revealing lingering guilt over hurting an Amity girl and pride in outlasting a Candor boy. Despite their physical exhaustion, they push through pain, a habit ingrained since childhood, yet doubt their ability…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin In this chapter, Tris and Tobias (Four) walk hand in hand toward the Pit, their physical connection sparking newfound understanding for Tris about the intimacy of such gestures. Their conversation shifts to Tobias's fears, revealing he still faces the same four fears despite repeated simulations. Tris reassures him that caring about his life prevents true fearlessness, highlighting their emotional bond. The setting—a narrow path along the chasm—mirrors the precariousness of their growing relationship,…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Tris arrives at David's office for her first council meeting, noting his exhausted appearance with dark circles under his eyes and raw, chewed fingernails. Despite her own lingering heaviness from a truth serum test earlier, she offers to help push his wheelchair. As they navigate the dim, windowless halls of Terminal 5, Tris observes David's evident stress and paranoia, though she remains focused on her hidden agenda. The atmosphere is tense, with David hinting at a recent crisis he dealt with overnight,…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin In The Chrysalids, John Wyn­d­ham crafts a chill­ing post-apoc­a­lyp­tic world where ​genet­ic puri­ty​ is enforced with reli­gious fer­vor. Set in ​Waknuk, a farm­ing com­mu­ni­ty in a radi­a­tion-scarred future, the sto­ry fol­lows ​David Strorm, a boy who hides a dan­ger­ous secret: he pos­sess­es ​tele­path­ic abil­i­ties—a muta­tion pun­ish­able by exile or death in his rigid soci­ety. When David befriends ​Sophie, a girl with an extra toe, and…
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      PART 3

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      by LovelyMay Part 3 begins as Equality 7-2521 documents a shift that will forever mark his separation from the world he once accepted. His fascination begins not with rebellion, but with honest curiosity—an observation so small that others might have missed it: a frog's leg twitched when touched by metal. That single movement triggers a cascade of questions he cannot ignore. Forbidden to ask, but driven to learn, he begins testing materials, mixing copper with zinc in brine, and watching patterns emerge. The spark,…
    • Chapter VIII — At the earths core Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter VIII opens with the protagonist grappling with both survival and a new encounter that could shift his fate. After a deadly clash with a reptilian predator, he unexpectedly meets Ja, a native of Pellucidar’s island tribes. Their initial mistrust fades as they slowly piece together a shared language, using gestures and basic words to build communication. Ja, curious but cautious, shares stories of his people—the Mezops—who live in treetop dwellings and practice a delicate balance between fear…
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