238 Results with the "Science Fiction" genre


    • by LovelyMay Chapter XII opens with Thuvia standing in the heart of danger, facing the terrifying banth-god, Komal. Jav, her only companion and protector, bravely confronts the beast but is quickly overpowered and killed. Thuvia, using a commanding presence few would expect, calms the savage creature and leads it away, her composure both startling and powerful. Though she has narrowly survived, her journey through the perilous Martian wilds has just begun. Each step she takes is shadowed by uncertainty—not just of…
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      by LovelyMay Chapter 12 - Perfidy opens with a shift in pace as Bulan, now commanding the respect of his strange companions, moves quietly through a forest path near the long-deserted long-house. His thoughts remain fixed on Virginia, whose safety is uncertain, and whose presence he is determined to locate. At the same time, the rescue party—led by Professor Maxon and Von Horn—receives a vague report that someone resembling Virginia was seen being carried off by a white giant. Von Horn, ever calculating, warps the…
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      by LovelyMay Section 7 reveals how deeply education in Flatland shapes not only personal success but societal structure. Advancement depends on passing the Final Test, and those from the Polygonal class often thrive, accelerating far beyond their Triangular classmates. In early stages, triangles and polygons may share the same curriculum, but over time, the Polygonal students display sharper insight and superior understanding. This distinction becomes clear as they enter professional life, where their education…
    • CHAPTER XVIII — Tom Swift and His Electric Locomotive Cover
      by LovelyMay CHAPTER XVIII – Tom Swift and His Electric Locomotive opens in the wake of a three-hour delay caused by a wreck along the transcontinental line—an incident that very nearly placed the Hercules 0001 at risk. Though the locomotive itself remained untouched, Tom Swift’s instincts are alert. He and Ned Newton spot familiar figures near the crash site—namely Andy O'Malley and Montagne Lewis, whose prior sabotage attempts have earned them notoriety. O’Malley’s abrupt disappearance upon being…
    • CHAPTER X — Mars is Ruled by Love, their Only Law Cover
      by LovelyMay CHAPTER X - Mars is Ruled by Love, Their Only Law presents an insightful examination of Martian society, where the central principle guiding every action is love. Unlike Earth, where laws are often written down and enforced by structures of power and authority, Mars follows an unwritten but deeply ingrained law of love that governs all aspects of life. This principle is not merely theoretical—it is experienced by every individual, deeply influencing their relationships, actions, and the societal…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 8 unfolds against the backdrop of an unpredictable environment, with the characters caught between intense storms and sudden waves of heat. This erratic weather mirrors the emotional turmoil the characters experience as they attempt to reclaim a sense of normalcy in their new home. They cautiously salvage possessions, holding onto what little the Ministry has allowed them to keep, yet their environment remains uncertain and constantly shifting. Meanwhile, the Ministry itself falls into a chaotic…
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      Chapter 27

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 27 begins with an unexpected turn of events on Niflheim, marking a year since the colonists arrived. The arrival of spring surprises the settlers, as rising temperatures cause the snow to melt, revealing the earth beneath, which is quickly covered by lichen. This rapid transformation hints at the possibility of agricultural development in an area where such growth was previously thought to be unfeasible. The mission planners, who had anticipated a stable climate due to Niflheim’s nearly circular…
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      PART TWO

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      by LovelyMay Part 2 begins with a quiet but powerful disruption in the life of Equality 7-2521. Among the vast fields and under the watchful gaze of authority, he notices Liberty 5-3000—a woman whose presence unsettles the rigid calm of his world. She moves with precision, her eyes fierce and proud, different from the others who bow under the sameness of their roles. To him, she becomes "the Golden One," a name that lives in his thoughts, whispered only in silence. Although words are forbidden between them, their…
    • Chapter VII — At the earths core Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter VII opens with a rush of possibility. The protagonist, having narrowly escaped his captors and the monstrous creatures of Pellucidar, pushes into unfamiliar territory beyond the walls of Phutra. A long corridor leads him upward, finally emerging into the open expanse of a wild, alien land bathed in perpetual daylight. The silence is unfamiliar, but strangely comforting. He breathes in the clean air, his senses overwhelmed by the rich, primal world around him. Trees that stretch impossibly tall cast…
    • Chapter VII — Gulliver of  Mars Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter VII opens with a shift in the protagonist’s inner world as he begins to grasp the surreal rhythm of life on Mars. Though initially disoriented by the foreign customs and lighthearted spirit of the Martians, a quiet admiration grows within him. Their culture, carefree and untouched by age or death, contrasts deeply with Earth’s grave outlook. It’s not just fascination; there’s a creeping sense of loss for his former reality. But the Martians’ playful way of living gradually softens this…
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