345 Results with the "Science Fiction" genre


    • Chapter 2 — The Heavy Chest Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter 2 - The Heavy Chest opens just after the unsettling retreat of pirates near the island. Though Virginia believes her gunfire frightened them away, Sing Lee suspects otherwise, hinting at a strategy hidden beneath the surface. This disagreement adds a layer of uncertainty to their already tense surroundings. Concern for Virginia deepens, prompting Von Horn to assign guards near her, though his willingness seems forced and superficial. The atmosphere grows thicker with unease, as the forest that once…
    • Chapter XVIII — Gulliver of  Mars Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter XVIII opens with an unforgiving sun bearing down on a land parched to its core. The heat, searing and suffocating, leaves no creature untouched. Trees wilt, soil cracks, and the air hangs thick with stillness. Every movement is an effort; every breath feels borrowed. Heru, usually poised, now rests with hollow eyes and cracked lips, her royal composure worn thin by the unrelenting drought. The protagonist, too, is drained, body aching and mind dulled by the monotony of thirst. Even animals stagger…
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      by LovelyMay CHAPTER VIII – Tom Swift and His Electric Locomotive opens with a burst of tension as Koku, Tom Swift’s towering, well-meaning assistant, takes matters into his own hands. After spotting a shadowy figure lurking near the property, Koku pursues the intruder, believing it to be the same man seen sneaking around days earlier. Despite Tom’s repeated commands to stop, Koku presses forward, ignoring the protocols in place for such situations. Tom, forced to act swiftly, halts him with a severe…
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      by LovelyMay *The Planet Mars and Its Inhabitants* is an early 20th-century work attributed to "Eros Urides," said to be a Martian communicating through automatic writing. Published in 1922, the book is a mix of science fiction and spiritualism, presenting itself as an account of life on Mars and the philosophical teachings of its inhabitants. The Martians, as described, are highly advanced beings who live in harmony and possess deep spiritual wisdom. The text explores themes like reincarnation, cosmic unity, and enlightenment, offering readers a unique perspective on Martian civilization and its ideals. This imaginative and speculative book captures the era’s fascination with extraterrestrial life and metaphysical concepts.
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 3 begins with the narrator reflecting on her upbringing in a home overwhelmed by paperwork and documentation. The clutter surrounding her daily life became a defining characteristic of her family’s history, with invoices, old subscriptions, and her mother’s Cambodian passport serving as tangible pieces of evidence of their past. This environment shaped her identity, fostering a deep-seated obsession with archiving and organization. It’s this early experience that influenced her later career…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 17 delves deeply into the dark legacy of Alan Manikova and his controversial experiments in creating "multiples," which are cloned versions of individuals designed for dangerous tasks. At first glance, the idea of producing multiples seemed promising, offering the potential to reduce human casualties by sending replicas into hazardous environments. However, as history unfolded, the flaws in the technology became undeniable. Early bio-printers, which were initially developed to replicate human…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin In this pivotal chapter, Winston finds himself in a deep underground cell, restrained and unable to move, facing O’Brien once again. The setting is stark and oppressive, underscoring the severity of Winston’s predicament. O’Brien introduces the concept of Room 101, a place housing each person’s greatest fear. He explains that the worst thing in the world varies for each individual, ranging from physical tortures to seemingly trivial but deeply personal horrors. This revelation heightens the tension…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with the protagonist waking up and immediately recalling the previous day's events, marked by tension and violence. She observes Molly's injuries and dresses quickly, noting the somber mood among her peers as they prepare for visiting day. Eric, a Dauntless leader, delivers a stern warning about showing attachment to their families, emphasizing the faction's principle of "faction before blood." His words carry an implicit threat, reinforcing the pressure to conform to Dauntless ideals.…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Tris and Christina walk toward the Hancock building, their clothes still stained with Edward’s blood, reflecting on the high mortality rate among their fellow transfer initiates. Christina clutches a piece of coal from the Dauntless Choosing Ceremony, a grim reminder of their past. Tris struggles to process Edward’s death, recalling his talent and the violence that marked their time in Dauntless. Their conversation shifts to the few surviving initiates, including Myra, whose whereabouts remain unknown,…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Leg­end is the elec­tri­fy­ing first install­ment in Marie Lu’s best­selling dystopi­an tril­o­gy, set in a war-torn future where the Unit­ed States has frac­tured into two war­ring nations: the oppres­sive Repub­lic and the rebel­lious Colonies. The sto­ry unfolds through the dual per­spec­tives of two unfor­get­table pro­tag­o­nists: ​June Iparis, a 15-year-old mil­i­tary prodi­gy from the Republic’s elite, groomed for suc­cess and loy­al­ty to the regime. ​Day, the…
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