345 Results with the "Science Fiction" genre


    • Chapter 1 — The Rift Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter 1 - The Rift begins not with calm but with chaos. The stillness of the harbor is shattered by gunfire, as a hidden weapon midship unleashes a deadly storm upon the surprised Dyak and Malay attackers. In seconds, they’re forced to retreat, their bold advance broken by the sudden hail of bullets. Sing Lee scrambles to reload, his hands steady even while his voice chatters with urgency. Virginia stands nearby, her gaze fixed through the port as the enemy regathers their nerve. The prahu rows forward…
    • Brave New World Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin In Brave New World, Aldous Hux­ley crafts a chill­ing vision of a ​dystopi­an future​ where soci­ety is engi­neered for sta­bil­i­ty and super­fi­cial hap­pi­ness. Set in ​Lon­don, 2540 AD, humans are no longer born but ​grown in lab­o­ra­to­ries, genet­i­cal­ly designed and psy­cho­log­i­cal­ly con­di­tioned to fit into rigid castes: ​Alphas, Betas, Gam­mas, Deltas, and Epsilons. The World State enforces con­for­mi­ty through: ​Soma: A drug that numbs emo­tions…
    • At the Earth’s Core Cover
      by LovelyMay At the Earth's Core by Edgar Rice Burroughs is a science fiction adventure that follows the journey of an explorer, David Innes, and his companion, Abner Perry, who travel deep beneath the Earth's surface to discover a prehistoric world filled with strange creatures, ancient civilizations, and thrilling dangers.
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      Anthem

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      by LovelyMay Anthem by Ayn Rand is a dystopian novella set in a collectivist future where individuality and personal choice are forbidden. The story follows Equality 7-2521, a young man who dares to think differently in a society that values conformity above all else. Defying strict societal norms, he rediscovers the concept of "I" and embarks on a journey toward personal freedom and self-discovery. Through poetic prose and a thought-provoking narrative, Rand explores themes of identity, independence, and the triumph of the human spirit against oppressive systems.
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      Allegiant

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      by testsuphomeAdmin “The fac­tion-based soci­ety has col­lapsed into chaos, and Tris Pri­or must ven­ture beyond the walls of Chica­go to uncov­er the shock­ing truth about her world. What she dis­cov­ers will chal­lenge every­thing she believed about human­i­ty, sac­ri­fice, and love—forcing her to make an impos­si­ble choice that could change the future for­ev­er.” ​Tris and Four​ leave the ruins of Chica­go to explore the ​out­side world, where…
    • 1986 — Orson Scott Card — Ender’s Game Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Ender’s Game is a ground­break­ing sci­ence fic­tion nov­el that fol­lows ​Andrew “Ender” Wig­gin, a bril­liant child recruit­ed into ​Bat­tle School, an orbital mil­i­tary acad­e­my where gift­ed chil­dren are trained to com­mand Earth­’s defens­es against an alien race called the ​Formics​ (or “Bug­gers”). Under the ruth­less tute­lage of ​Colonel Graff, Ender excels in sim­u­lat­ed war games, mas­ter­ing strat­e­gy and leadership—but at a dev­as­tat­ing psy­cho­log­i­cal cost. As…
    • “You Look Good, Tris.” Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with the narrator, seemingly intoxicated, laughing at a comment made by Zeke in the chaotic environment of the Pit. The narrator’s disorientation is evident as they struggle to steady themselves, while also attempting to suppress memories of an Abnegation attack. Their attention shifts abruptly when they spot Tris in the crowd, noting her altered appearance—less covered up than usual—which sparks a moment of self-reprimand for their lingering thoughts. The narrator’s impulsive…
    • “First Jumper—Tris!” Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with the narrator, Four, awaiting the first initiate's jump on Choosing Day, reminiscing about his own terrifying experience leaping from the building. The net below is ready, and tension builds as he and Lauren, a fellow Dauntless member, exchange casual banter about recruitment and Zeke’s talkative nature. Their conversation reveals the Dauntless preference for compatibility over skill, while Four reflects on the advantage Dauntless-born initiates have—familiarity with the compound…
    • “Careful, Tris.” Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Four, the Dauntless instructor, reflecting on his role in guiding eight initiates—five from Candor, two from Erudite, and one from Abnegation—through the rigorous initiation process. He disapproves of the recent cuts implemented by leaders Eric and Max, who aim to mold Dauntless into a faction of brute strength. Four secretly plans to leave Dauntless once he uncovers Max and Jeanine’s schemes, even if it means abandoning his post mid-initiation. As he leads the initiates…
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