345 Results with the "Science Fiction" genre


    • Chapter 11 — “I am Coming!” Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter 11 - "I am Coming!" opens in the aftermath of chaos, where urgency eclipses reason. Virginia Maxon’s disappearance becomes the singular focus for Professor Maxon, von Horn, Sing Lee, and the sole lascar survivor from the Ithaca. With limited time and unknown threats ahead, they board a serviceable boat to follow what little trail remains. They soon spot the Ithaca, adrift and overtaken by native Dyaks whom they rescue from a storm. This moment of uneasy alliance shifts the momentum. In return for…
    • Section 6: Of Recognition by Sight Cover
      by LovelyMay Section 6 delves into the unique way Flatlanders interpret visual information in a world limited by two dimensions. Sight recognition plays an essential role in the lives of the upper classes, particularly in areas where the natural presence of fog assists in the process. In these foggy regions, objects at various distances take on different degrees of dimness. This visual fading creates a gradient effect, allowing trained eyes to discern one shape from another. For instance, the angle of a triangle might…
    • CHAPTER XVII — Tom Swift and His Electric Locomotive Cover
      by LovelyMay CHAPTER XVII – Tom Swift and His Electric Locomotive begins on a note of cautious optimism as Tom and Ned travel across the country, reassured by the steady updates regarding the safety of their prized electric locomotive, Hercules 0001. Even the curiosity and confusion surrounding Koku, their towering companion, amused more than alarmed the railroad crew. Yet that comfort is short-lived. Near Hendrickton, the journey is suddenly halted. News spreads of a freight derailment ahead—Train No. 48 has gone…
    • CHAPTER IX — Mars has no Political System Cover
      by LovelyMay CHAPTER IX - Mars has no Political System offers a detailed exploration of how Martian society operates without the conventional political structures that dominate Earth. On Mars, there is no need for political systems or governmental oversight, as the inhabitants rely entirely on an overarching principle of love and self-guidance to govern their actions. Unlike the bureaucracies and political hierarchies commonly found on Earth, Martian society thrives through self-regulation, with individuals guided by…
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      Chapter VIII

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter VIII unfolds in April 1848, as Commander Gore, believed to be dead for the past eight months, is overwhelmed by a vivid imagining of the tragedy that has unfolded in his absence. He pores over the grim accounts of Franklin's ill-fated expedition, which was stranded in the unforgiving Arctic aboard the ships Erebus and Terror. The expedition's skilled sportsman has perished, and a single violent storm wipes out another hunting party of officers and men. As temperatures plummet, isolation takes its…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin In this chapter, the protagonist wakes up to find that Nasha has left a message, indicating she has to leave for the day. This news brings a smile to their face as they experience an unfamiliar feeling of lightness and freedom from fear. However, this sense of calm is interrupted by a command from Marshall, requiring them to report to his office immediately. Upon entering Marshall's office, the protagonist is surprised by Marshall's unexpected demeanor, which is more relaxed than anticipated. The…
    • Four: A Divergent Collection Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin “Fans of the Diver­gent series will devour this col­lec­tion of four pre­quel sto­ries told from Tobias Eaton’s (Four) per­spec­tive. Dis­cov­er how he became the enig­mat­ic Daunt­less leader—his ini­ti­a­tion, fears, and the choic­es that shaped his iden­ti­ty before meet­ing Tris Pri­or.” This book delves into ​Four’s back­sto­ry, reveal­ing his tran­si­tion from the ​Abne­ga­tion fac­tion​ to ​Daunt­less, his strug­gles with author­i­ty, and his com­plex rela­tion­ship with…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Tris experiencing a disturbing dream about her mother cooking a crow, which abruptly shifts to Christina waking her with urgent news about Al. The atmosphere is tense as they rush to the Pit, where a crowd has gathered. Tris witnesses the horrific sight of Al’s water-swollen body being hauled over the ledge, his lifeless eyes and blue lips a stark reminder of his suicide. The scene is chaotic, with onlookers speculating about his death, while Tris grapples with shock and guilt,…
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      Chapter Sixteen

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Tobias wakes at midnight, restless and overwhelmed by thoughts, while Tris sleeps beside him. He wanders the unfamiliar wooden hallways, contrasting them with the stone and chasm sounds of the Dauntless compound. His mind drifts to a memory from his initiation, when Amar encouraged him to join a game of Dare, leading to his first tattoo—a painful yet meaningful experience. The chapter sets a reflective tone as Tobias grapples with his past and present, highlighting his internal turmoil and the weight of…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin In The Death Cure, the har­row­ing con­clu­sion to the Maze Run­ner tril­o­gy, ​Thomas​ and his friends escape WICKED’s control—only to dis­cov­er the organization’s exper­i­ments were just the begin­ning. The ​Flare virus​ is spread­ing uncon­trol­lably, turn­ing human­i­ty into mind­less, can­ni­bal­is­tic ​Cranks. WICKED claims they’ve found a cure, but at a hor­rif­ic cost: the sur­vivors of the Tri­als must ​sur­ren­der their mem­o­ries​ per­ma­nent­ly. Thomas refus­es, lead­ing a rebel­lion against…
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