345 Results with the "Science Fiction" genre


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      Chapter Nine

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      by testsuphomeAdmin In Chapter Nine of *Allegiant*, Tobias reflects on his impending departure as he shares a quiet moment with Tris. The night air feels heavy with significance, as if each breath could be his last in their current location. He holds Tris back from joining their friends, suggesting they go somewhere private. As they stand near an empty canal, Tobias reassures her that she’s safe with him, and Tris almost smiles, hinting at the comfort she finds in his presence. The setting underscores the tension between…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin The Obelisk Gate con­tin­ues N.K. Jemisin’s Hugo Award-win­ning Bro­ken Earth tril­o­gy, plung­ing read­ers deep­er into a world rav­aged by apoc­a­lyp­tic cli­mate dis­as­ters. As the Fifth Season—a cat­a­stroph­ic cli­mate event—unfolds, the sto­ry fol­lows: ​Essun, a griev­ing moth­er and pow­er­ful oro­gene, who seeks refuge in the under­ground comm of Castri­ma while hunt­ing her daughter’s kid­nap­per. ​Nas­sun, Essun’s miss­ing daugh­ter, whose emerg­ing pow­ers draw her into a dan­ger­ous fac­tion with…
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    • At the Earth’s Core Cover
      by LovelyMay At the Earth's Core by Edgar Rice Burroughs is a science fiction adventure that follows the journey of an explorer, David Innes, and his companion, Abner Perry, who travel deep beneath the Earth's surface to discover a prehistoric world filled with strange creatures, ancient civilizations, and thrilling dangers.
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      by LovelyMay Chapter 16 - Sing Speaks begins in the heart of the jungle, where thick canopies mute sunlight and every sound carries tension. For days, Professor Maxon, von Horn, and Sing pressed on through tangled vines and muddy trails, trying to locate Virginia. Yet despite their urgency, no help could be mustered from local tribes, who feared Muda Saffir’s retaliation. Complicating matters further was the silent threat of a vengeful band stalking their trail, seeking retribution against von Horn. Each return to…
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      by LovelyMay Section 11 opens by revealing a tightly guarded secret: the full truth of Flatland is known only to the Chief Circle. This knowledge is passed down only once, from one Chief to his chosen successor, just before death. Even the factory responsible for maintaining this secret takes no chances—its workers are regularly replaced to eliminate any risk of exposure. Each year, those who labored are destroyed, and new individuals are brought in. Such measures reflect the extent to which power in Flatland is…
    • CHAPTER XXI — Tom Swift and His Electric Locomotive Cover
      by LovelyMay CHAPTER XXI – Tom Swift and His Electric Locomotive delivers a pulse-quickening turn as an ominous cry—“The switch! It is open!”—slices through the hum of electricity and steel. Tom Swift, standing inside the cab of the Hercules 0001, reacts instantly, eyes snapping to the track ahead. A misaligned switch, if left unchecked, threatens to send the powerful locomotive off-course at high speed. The danger is real and immediate. With no time to radio ahead, Tom relies on instinct. His hand flies to…
    • CHAPTER XIII — Music is an Expression of the Father Cover
      by LovelyMay CHAPTER XIII - Music is an Expression of the Father highlights the profound role that music plays in the universe, especially on Mars, where it is seen as an essential expression of divine harmony. The narrative begins by emphasizing that all material manifestations, from the simplest particles to the most complex life forms, are inherently vibrational. These vibrations represent the shift from a divine cause to a material effect, where the universe itself is a physical embodiment of God’s harmony. This…
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      Chapter X

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      by testsuphomeAdmin In Chapter X, the protagonist finds himself entangled in an unnerving situation that blurs the lines between captivity and purpose. He is surrounded by individuals who seem to be more than mere captors; they are figures of authority, their jackets subtly revealing the presence of concealed weapons. This discovery, combined with the unfamiliar environment he is thrust into, leaves him with a sense of unease. The atmosphere is starkly different from what he’s accustomed to, amplifying his discomfort.…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin In Chapter 3 of *1984*, Winston experiences a vivid and poignant dream about his mother and sister, who had disappeared during the early purges of the 1950s. He envisions them trapped deep beneath him, sinking into a watery grave, symbolizing the sacrifices they made so that he might survive. This dream evokes a profound sense of loss and guilt, as Winston reflects on the private loyalty and love that once defined family bonds—emotions and connections now obliterated by the oppressive regime. His…
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      The Traitor

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Four reflecting on past Visiting Days, which he previously avoided by training alone. This year, however, he chooses to go to the control room, avoiding the emotional reunions in the Pit. He observes the mixed-faction families, particularly noting the transfers, and briefly wonders about Peter’s parents. The scene highlights the tension between familial bonds and the Dauntless mantra of "Faction before blood," as well as Four’s detachment from such gatherings. While on his way,…
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