345 Results with the "Science Fiction" genre


    • by LovelyMay Chapter III deepens the suspense as political tension builds in Helium following Thuvia's mysterious disappearance. With Prince Carthoris’s honor questioned, John Carter acts swiftly, urging a diplomatic mission to avoid open war with Ptarth. Tardos Mors and other leaders agree Carthoris must deliver Helium’s apology and support directly to Thuvan Dihn. Though official channels are followed, personal motives mix in—the prince is determined not only to preserve Helium’s standing but to understand…
    • Chapter III — Gulliver of Mars Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter III begins with the protagonist regaining consciousness under Martian skies, greeted by An’s gentle teasing. Blaming his dizziness on a lack of local wine, An urges him to rise and explore the strange new world. The two begin their journey across the landscape, which gleams with canals and is dotted by radiant gardens filled with carefree Martians. The environment feels peaceful, even too serene, like a dream in motion. People engage in leisure rather than labor, their laughter echoing between…
    • Chapter III — At the earths core Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter III begins with the narrator being dragged through a shadowy, tangled forest by a creature he cannot fully see or understand. The air is heavy, the silence often broken by strange animal cries, creating an atmosphere of unease. Eventually, the dense foliage opens up to reveal a village unlike anything imaginable—a series of huts woven into the canopy, suspended high above the forest floor. Rope bridges connect each dwelling, and curious creatures with semi-human features swing from branch to…
    • 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.…
    • by LovelyMay Chapter I begins within the verdant heart of Ptarth’s royal gardens, where Thuvia sat beneath the soft blossoms of a towering pimalia. Her stillness was deceiving, for inwardly she wrestled with the unwelcome persistence of Astok, Prince of Dusar. His declarations, wrapped in veiled arrogance and disregard for her will, only deepened her scorn. He misunderstood her civility as invitation, forgetting the restraint expected of Martian nobility. When his forwardness crossed the line, Carthoris of Helium…
    • 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,…
    • Chapter I — At the earths core Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter I begins with David Innes reflecting on the pivotal decisions that led to the most unimaginable experience of his life. As the inheritor of a vast mining fortune, David chose to invest in innovation, particularly in a groundbreaking invention developed by his partner, Perry. The older scientist had designed a steel machine known as the “iron mole,” capable of drilling deep into the Earth’s crust—a marvel of engineering aimed at revolutionizing resource extraction. Fueled by ambition and…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with the protagonist reflecting on Visiting Day, an event she dreads yet anticipates with nervous energy. She notices her body has transformed during Dauntless initiation, losing its softness and gaining defined muscles, leaving her conflicted about the change. As she dresses, she struggles with pants that no longer fit, symbolizing her physical and emotional transition. The tension escalates when she encounters a group of hostile initiates, including Peter and Molly, who mock her…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Tobias grapples with the overwhelming reality of discovering a world beyond the one he knew, struggling to process the fact that Amar, a friend he believed dead, is alive and driving the truck they ride in. The chapter captures his internal turmoil as he reflects on Amar’s past command to "adapt," a directive that now feels impossibly daunting. Meanwhile, Tris sits with her brother Caleb and friend Christina, examining a photograph of her late mother. Her tense demeanor suggests a mix of nostalgia and…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Beatrice observing the uniform, utilitarian surroundings of her Abnegation neighborhood, reflecting on how the faction's simplicity is designed to suppress vanity and promote equality. She contemplates her struggle to embrace these values fully, particularly as she waits for her brother Caleb and notices her own tendencies toward sarcasm—a trait frowned upon in Abnegation. The arrival of Caleb and their friends Susan and Robert shifts the focus to Beatrice's internal conflict about…
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