345 Results with the "Science Fiction" genre


    • CHAPTER XIII ‑Tom Swift and His Electric Locomotive Cover
      by LovelyMay CHAPTER XIII – Tom Swift and His Electric Locomotive opens on a day filled with cautious optimism as Tom Swift finally unveils the Hercules 0001 to a gathering of friends, engineers, and curious onlookers. The electric locomotive, towering at over ninety feet, is unlike anything seen on a rail line before. Its bold design features elevated windows, a sleek body, and a raised pantagraph giving it an imposing silhouette against the industrial backdrop. As the crowd gathers along the yard track, Tom powers…
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      by LovelyMay CHAPTER V - Property and Property Rights on Mars presents an alternative to Earth’s approach to wealth and material possession, one that reflects a collective and spiritual understanding rather than individual accumulation. On Mars, all property is viewed as a divine gift, meant to be shared for the benefit of the community. There is no emphasis on private ownership or the hoarding of goods, as Martians understand that material wealth is fleeting. True wealth, according to their beliefs, is found in…
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      Chapter VI

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter VI begins with the leaders of a small group—a frail elderly man and two younger hunters—requesting permission to board the ship Erebus. In the absence of an interpreter from Franklin’s expedition, Captain Crozier of the Terror reluctantly steps in to facilitate communication, despite the clear language barrier between him and the Esquimaux. A party of ten natives is welcomed aboard, but their behavior is immediately striking for its departure from typical native customs. Instead of the…
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      Chapter 22

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 22 introduces readers to the concept of antimatter, a fascinating but dangerous material that behaves similarly to regular matter in most situations, yet becomes deadly when it interacts with normal matter. This interaction triggers violent reactions, releasing harmful gamma rays and high-speed subatomic particles, which can lead to catastrophic consequences. The nature of antimatter makes it a substance that must be avoided by all living organisms, as even the smallest contact could result in…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter begins with the protagonist and Marcus entering a surreal, blue-tiled hallway with two doors. Despite the lack of visible security measures, the protagonist feels uneasy about the absence of locks or scanners. They decide to split up, with the protagonist choosing the left door and Marcus the right. Before parting, Marcus suggests that if the protagonist finds Jeanine, she should use coercion to achieve their goals, highlighting Jeanine's vulnerability to pain. The protagonist hesitates,…
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      CHAPTER TWENTY

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Tris struggling to maintain composure during a simulation, haunted by lingering effects of previous experiences. Despite Four's reassurance that it's "just a simulation," Tris grapples with persistent nightmares and anxiety that blur the lines between simulation and reality. As she enters the new simulation, she finds herself trapped in a glass box filling rapidly with water, surrounded by passive initiates who ignore her desperate pleas for help. The scenario amplifies her fear of…
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      Chapter Twelve

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter follows Tobias and Tris as they travel beyond the Amity compound, observing the hidden greenhouses where the faction grows crops and raises animals in secrecy. Tobias reflects on the landscape, realizing it was once a city razed to create farmland, contrasting with the Dauntless patrols' perception of normality. The group, including Caleb, Christina, Uriah, and others, rides in trucks toward the outer limits, with Tobias reminiscing about childhood memories with his mother to distract from his…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin In The Scorch Tri­als, the sec­ond install­ment of the Maze Run­ner series, ​Thomas​ and his fel­low Gladers emerge from the dead­ly Maze—only to face an even dead­lier chal­lenge. Thrust into a des­o­late waste­land known as the ​Scorch, they must cross a ​sun-blast­ed, dis­ease-rav­aged​ land­scape to reach a promised safe haven with­in ​two weeks. But the ​Scorch​ hides hor­rors worse than the Maze: ​Cranks, zom­bie-like vic­tims of the…
    • Chapter II — At the earths core Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter II begins with David Innes waking to a world he cannot recognize, a place that defies every expectation he had of the Earth’s interior. Instead of suffocating darkness or unbearable heat, he finds himself surrounded by a surprisingly hospitable environment. The atmosphere is breathable, the gravity feels lighter, and the sheer scale of everything—from the vegetation to the silence—creates an almost dreamlike effect. At first, fear grips him, especially when he cannot immediately locate Perry.…
    • Chapter I — Gulliver of  Mars Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter I begins not with triumph but with quiet discontent. The protagonist, Lieutenant Gulliver Jones, is weighed down by the burden of unrealized dreams and the ache of a love that never fully bloomed. Walking the rain-washed streets of New York, he drifts through alleyways as if the city itself has grown tired of offering him meaning. The night seems ordinary, dreary even, until his path crosses with a figure slumped in the shadows. This old man, clad in unfamiliar garb and cradling a thick,…
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