242 Results with the "Science Fiction" genre


    • Section 17: How the Sphere, having in vain tried words, resorted to deeds Cover
      by LovelyMay Section 17 begins with a moment of mounting tension between the narrator and the enigmatic visitor known as the Sphere. No longer relying on explanations or logic, the Sphere resorts to action to make his point. The narrator, still trapped in the rigid perceptions of Flatland, violently presses his angle against the mysterious guest, only to find that the stranger slides away—not to the sides, but upward, vanishing into a realm beyond his comprehension. This physical impossibility deepens the…
    • Section 18: How I Came to Spaceland, and what I Saw There Cover
      by LovelyMay Section 18 begins with the narrator's unexpected departure from Flatland, guided by a mysterious being called the Sphere. This moment marks his initiation into a realm that his mind cannot immediately comprehend. The experience of being lifted from his world and into Spaceland defies logic and perception, causing fear and disorientation. Yet, as he acclimates, his fear gives way to fascination. The new dimension isn't just a visual revelation—it redefines what the narrator thought was possible. The…
    • 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…
    • Section 20: How the Sphere Encouraged Me in a Vision. Cover
      by LovelyMay Section 20 – Flatland opens with the narrator returning home, carrying the weight of experiences that he knows cannot be shared openly. Faced with his wife’s concern and her limited understanding of dimensions, he crafts a simple story involving a trapdoor to explain his disoriented state. Her unquestioning acceptance comforts him only slightly, as he begins to realize how lonely it feels to possess knowledge that others cannot grasp. The silence of night offers him refuge, and he retreats inward,…
    • Section 21: How I tried to teach the Theory of Three Dimensions to my Grandson, and with what success Cover
      by LovelyMay Section 21 – Flatland begins with renewed hope that enlightenment might spring from youth, as the narrator reaches out to his Grandson, remembering the boy’s earlier comments about dimensions beyond two. Confident that this fresh mind could grasp what older ones could not, he attempts to explain the meaning of a third spatial direction—one that does not follow the cardinal plane but instead moves "upward." The theory, while simple enough in isolation, proves frustratingly difficult to communicate in…
    • Section 22: How I then tried to diffuse the Theory of Three Dimensions by other means, and of the result Cover
      by LovelyMay Section 22 – Flatland reveals a deeply personal and philosophical crisis that unravels slowly within the mind of the narrator. As the realization of a Third Dimension settles into his consciousness, he struggles to share this vision with others who are confined to thinking only within their two-dimensional limitations. His initial excitement turns to despair as even his grandson—bright and inquisitive—dismisses his attempts at explanation. The rejection wounds more deeply because it comes from…
    • CHAPTER I — Tom Swift and His Electric Locomotive Cover
      by LovelyMay CHAPTER I – Tom Swift and His Electric Locomotive begins not with gears turning or engines roaring, but with an unexpected visit that hints at urgency and ambition. Mr. Richard Bartholomew, a determined man representing the Hendrickton and Pas Alos Railroad, arrives at the Swift home with a request that is as bold as it is risky. His company, battling fierce competition and financial instability, needs a revolutionary solution. Facing a powerful rival railroad led by the resourceful and, as he describes,…
    • CHAPTER II — Tom Swift and His Electric Locomotive Cover
      by LovelyMay CHAPTER II – Tom Swift and His Electric Locomotive continues with tension simmering beneath the surface, as Tom finds himself confronted by a masked thug under the shadow of an archway. The moment is brief but intense—Tom is held at gunpoint, forcibly searched, and has his wallet stolen. Despite the danger, he remains unnerved, suspecting the act was tied not to petty theft but to larger industrial interests. This calculated robbery aligns with the warning given by Mr. Richard Bartholomew about a…
    • CHAPTER III — Tom Swift and His Electric Locomotive Cover
      by LovelyMay CHAPTER III – Tom Swift and His Electric Locomotive begins with a quieter but equally important moment, as Tom visits Mary Nestor to discuss recent developments. Their conversation shifts between excitement and concern as Tom recounts not only the ambitious electric locomotive proposal but also his brush with a nighttime thief. Mary, ever supportive, listens carefully and is relieved when Tom reveals that the stolen notes were indecipherable due to being written in his own private shorthand. The idea of…
    • CHAPTER IV — Tom Swift and His Electric Locomotive Cover
      by LovelyMay CHAPTER IV – Tom Swift and His Electric Locomotive brings the reader into a late-night conversation charged with tension and excitement. Tom Swift and Mr. Damon arrive at Ned Newton’s residence, confident that the night’s startling events must be shared immediately. Their recent encounter with a highwayman near Ned’s home is presented with a blend of seriousness and humor. Mr. Damon, ever animated, blames the incident on the chaos that tends to follow Tom’s inventive pursuits. Despite the danger,…
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