238 Results with the "Science Fiction" genre


    • 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…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter III begins with Gore lying in his cabin, lost in reflection about his deteriorating physical state. His mind drifts to a comment made by Stanley about “Debility,” which describes the scurvy ravaging the crew and leaving them emotionally fragile and physically incapacitated. The imagery of despair surrounding him is palpable, with men lamenting their separation from home, dealing with joint pain, and suffering from the gradual loss of their teeth. The weight of these afflictions weighs heavily…
    • CHAPTER II — Tom Swift and His Electric Locomotive Cover
      by LovelyMay CHAPTER II – Tom Swift and His Electric Locomotive continues with tension simmering beneath the surface, as Tom finds himself confronted by a masked thug under the shadow of an archway. The moment is brief but intense—Tom is held at gunpoint, forcibly searched, and has his wallet stolen. Despite the danger, he remains unnerved, suspecting the act was tied not to petty theft but to larger industrial interests. This calculated robbery aligns with the warning given by Mr. Richard Bartholomew about a…
    • CHAPTER II — Thuvia, Maid of Mars Cover
      by LovelyMay CHAPTER II – Thuvia, Maid of Mars sets the stage high above the Martian ground, as a slender flier comes to rest atop the opulent palace of Helium’s nobility. The rooftop landing bustles with ritual, from the crisp salutes of warriors to the jeweled hands of noblewomen who aid their guest with respectful care. Vas Kor, arriving with calculated composure, steps from the craft to face the formal welcome of Kar Komak, the Jed of greater Helium, and is soon enveloped in the ceremonial routines that…
    • CHAPTER II — Population Centers, Temperatures and Climate Cover
      by LovelyMay CHAPTER II - Population Centers, Temperatures and Climate describes Mars as a world of remarkable contrasts, with a population of 13.16 billion people spread across a vast expanse of habitable land. This is in sharp contrast to Earth, where just 1.645 billion people occupy less land, in part due to the large oceans that dominate Earth's surface. Mars, on the other hand, uses almost its entire landmass for habitation and agriculture, with the few exceptions being swampy areas and the polar ice caps. The…
    • 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.…
    • CHAPTER I — Tom Swift and His Electric Locomotive Cover
      by LovelyMay CHAPTER I – Tom Swift and His Electric Locomotive begins not with gears turning or engines roaring, but with an unexpected visit that hints at urgency and ambition. Mr. Richard Bartholomew, a determined man representing the Hendrickton and Pas Alos Railroad, arrives at the Swift home with a request that is as bold as it is risky. His company, battling fierce competition and financial instability, needs a revolutionary solution. Facing a powerful rival railroad led by the resourceful and, as he describes,…
    • CHAPTER I — Thuvia, Maid of Mars Cover
      by LovelyMay CHAPTER I – Thuvia, Maid of Mars begins amidst the lush splendor of Ptarth’s royal gardens, where the atmosphere is thick with unspoken tension and looming political consequence. Thuvia, princess of Ptarth, stands firm against Astok, Prince of Dusar, who, emboldened by his station, attempts to claim more than polite affection. Her rejection is immediate and fiery—an assertive reminder that status does not entitle desire. When Astok presses further with a forceful gesture, Thuvia's cry for help…
    • 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…
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