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      Chapter Five

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Tris awakens in the middle of the night to meet Tobias, sneaking out of Erudite headquarters unnoticed. The cool night air refreshes her as she crosses Michigan Avenue, taking advantage of her small stature to avoid detection. She finds Tobias waiting on the lawn, dressed in mixed faction colors, and learns that her friends Christina and Cara have been released without further questioning. Their reunion is tender, marked by a soft kiss, as Tobias reveals his plan for their first proper date, a rare moment…
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      Epilogue

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The epilogue of *Allegiant* opens with Evelyn returning to Chicago after two and a half years of exile. She reunites with her son, the narrator, at a boundary between two worlds, marked by tire tracks and frequent travel. The narrator observes how Evelyn appears younger and happier, reflecting the positive impact of her time away. The scene sets a tone of reconciliation and change, as the narrator prepares to scatter Tris’s ashes, symbolizing a step toward healing on what would have been Choosing Day in…
    • by LovelyMay Chapter XI begins with Carthoris regaining consciousness in a silent ruin, surrounded by echoes of recent conflict and the absence of his companions. Thuvia and Kar Komak are nowhere to be found, leaving him disoriented and uncertain. Injured and dehydrated, he drags himself toward the desolate ruins of Aaanthor in search of water. The abandoned city looms like a forgotten memory of Barsoom’s past, its crumbling walls offering only ghosts and dust. As he presses deeper into its maze-like corridors, his…
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      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…
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      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…
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      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…
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      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…
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      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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