345 Results with the "Science Fiction" genre


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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…
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      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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      by LovelyMay CHAPTER XIV – Tom Swift and His Electric Locomotive begins four months after Tom finalized his agreement with the Hendrickton & Pas Alos Railroad to bring electric innovation to their lines. During this time, development on the Hercules 0001 has progressed steadily, although security concerns have not diminished. Andy O'Malley, a known saboteur hired by Montagne Lewis, remains missing, prompting Tom to strengthen safeguards around his facility. Fences are reinforced, guards are posted, and electric…
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      by LovelyMay CHAPTER VI - Trade and Barter are Unknown in Martian society, the concepts of trade and barter are non-existent. Instead, Martians follow a model of collective cooperation, where the production and distribution of goods serve the needs of the entire community rather than benefiting individual profit. This system allows for a more harmonious and equitable distribution of resources, where necessities such as food, clothing, and other essential items are provided based on the community's collective needs, not…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 6 opens with the protagonist returning home after the New Year and noticing a distinct shift in the atmosphere of the house. Graham occasionally flashes a vague, confused smile, which hints at the pressure he’s facing as he prepares to rejoin the Royal Navy. Both he and Cardingham are undergoing specialized training to craft effective identities and backstories, which leaves the protagonist unsettled by the Ministry's intense focus on their retraining. Meanwhile, other individuals in the…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 23 delves into the tense mission of Mickey and Berto, navigating through a desolate and treacherous environment. The two face not only the harsh conditions of their surroundings but also the emotional weight of past actions and unresolved guilt. While hovering above a vast crevasse, Mickey confronts Berto about the fate of Six, a group member who was taken by the creepers. Initially, Berto had lied, but now he reveals the truth: rather than being eaten, Six was dissected by the creepers, leaving…
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