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    • CHAPTER IX ‑Thuvia, Maid of Mars Cover
      by LovelyMay CHAPTER IX – Thuvia, Maid of Mars begins with Carthoris, Thuvia, and Jav emerging from a fall into the depths of Lothar, where they miraculously avoid injury. The chamber they find themselves in is cold and oppressive, and Jav’s fear intensifies upon seeing Komal—a legendary creature believed by his people to be a divine executioner. Yet, where fear dominates Jav, Thuvia steps forward with calm authority, confronting the beast with neither weapon nor panic. Her mysterious ability to control the banth…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter I introduces the protagonist, who is navigating an overwhelming and hostile environment, facing both physical and emotional detachment from the realities of survival. The extreme cold around him dulls his senses, creating a disorienting experience where his thoughts drift aimlessly, akin to translucent jellyfish drifting in the vast, unforgiving Arctic landscape. This internal fog mirrors his numbness to the world outside, as the biting cold gnaws at his hands and feet, yet his mind persists with a…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 11 opens with Berto, the pilot, reflecting on the harrowing events that took place during a recent sortie, in which three members of the team lost their lives. His reaction, cold and detached, stands in stark contrast to Cat, who is visibly shaken and distressed by the tragic outcome. The tension in the cockpit is thick as Cat confronts Berto, accusing him of failing to warn them about the presence of the deadly creepers, which ultimately led to the devastating mission result. Berto, embarrassed…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin In this chapter, Winston is overwhelmed by extreme physical exhaustion after working over ninety hours in five days at the Ministry of Truth. His body feels fragile and translucent, as if drained of all vitality, and even simple movements cause discomfort. Now free from immediate duties, he cautiously walks through the city carrying a briefcase containing a book he has yet to open, conscious of the omnipresent threat of surveillance but momentarily sensing a rare absence of danger. This moment of respite…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with the protagonist waking from a nightmare in which she fails to save Christina from falling, only to discover her mattress vandalized with the word "Stiff" by Peter, a fellow Dauntless initiate. Their tense exchange reveals Peter's animosity, as he coldly asserts they will never truly belong to the same faction. Despite her anger, the protagonist resists retaliating, aided by Al, who helps her clean up and advises ignoring Peter’s provocations. Their conversation shifts to Al’s…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Tobias reflects on his traumatic memories as he walks through the Erudite compound, now ravaged by war and repurposed as a prison. The place triggers recollections of Tris’s near-execution and his own suffering, filling him with hatred. Despite its decay, his newfound status as Evelyn’s son grants him access, symbolized by the factionless band on his arm. Upon entering Tris’s cell, he finds her surrounded by allies, her presence commanding the room despite her small stature. Their reunion is charged…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter depicts Tobias's harrowing experience of viewing Tris's body in the morgue after learning of her death. Accompanied by Christina, he moves through the space in a daze, his perception blurred by grief. The description of their journey is fragmented, emphasizing Tobias's emotional numbness and the surreal nature of the moment. His initial reaction to seeing Tris is one of denial, as he momentarily believes she might still be alive, highlighting his inability to accept her loss. Upon touching…
    • 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 8 - The Soul of Number 13 opens with the Ithaca battling a violent storm just as it escapes the quiet harbor that had housed it for months. Captain Bududreen and his crew struggle against the sea's fury, but their efforts are swallowed by crashing waves and howling wind. The ship is shattered on a jagged reef, its hull splintering under the force. Below deck, Virginia Maxon clings to her resolve, trapped by fear yet unwilling to surrender. Her belief that this storm may be her final moment adds a…
    • Section 3: Concerning the Inhabitants of Flatland Cover
      by LovelyMay Section 3 explores the social structure of Flatland through both its geometry and strict hierarchy. Buildings in populated areas must follow a legal standard that ensures safety by limiting sharp angles, with pentagonal forms being the lowest acceptable design. This reflects a broader cultural shift, where even architecture mirrors the drive toward symmetry and refinement. Only in remote, undeveloped regions might a square house still be found—an architectural relic seen more as a curiosity than a…
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