345 Results with the "Science Fiction" genre


    • The Ministry of Time Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The Ministry of Time by Javier Cercas follows a secret Spanish agency that protects history by preventing time travelers from changing the past. As agents navigate different eras, the novel explores themes of memory, identity, and the consequences of altering history.
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 6 begins with Mickey, the protagonist, feeling anxious about an impending meeting with Marshall, the supreme commander of their mission. Reflecting on his initial days aboard the Drakkar, Mickey recalls his first unsettling experience with zero gravity, a terrifying moment marked by an unexpected free fall. This experience left Mickey with a sense of dread that only deepened when he met Marshall for the first time. Despite the fear that gripped him, Mickey did his best to maintain his composure,…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin In Chapter 4 of Part Two, Winston reflects on the shabby room he has rented above Mr. Charrington’s shop, a rare sanctuary free from the Party’s ever-watchful telescreens. The room’s worn furnishings, including a large bed and a glass paperweight, symbolize a fragile refuge from the oppressive world outside. Winston prepares for a secret meeting, aware of the grave risks involved. Mr. Charrington’s indifferent attitude toward the room’s intended use contrasts sharply with the Party’s invasive…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with the protagonist arriving at the Choosing Ceremony, a pivotal event where sixteen-year-olds select their lifelong factions. The atmosphere is tense as she observes the towering Hub and the crowds of Abnegation members in their gray uniforms. Despite her nervousness, she finds momentary comfort in the collective rhythm of the group, imagining the possibility of choosing her birth faction. However, physical exhaustion and self-doubt soon resurface, highlighting her internal conflict…
    • CHAPTER THIRTY-SEVEN Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter follows Tris and her companions—Caleb, Marcus, and her father—as they flee the Abnegation sector to avoid Erudite forces. They plan to board a slow-moving train to navigate the city, with Tris leading the group due to her Dauntless training. The tension is palpable as they prepare to jump onto the moving train, each member struggling with the physical challenge. Tris reflects on her growth, acknowledging how her experiences have reshaped her understanding of bravery and selflessness, themes…
    • Chapter Forty-Nine Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Tris inhales the Death Serum, which reeks of smoke and spice, triggering an immediate physical rejection as she coughs and collapses into darkness. Her body grows heavy, as if filled with molasses and lead, while an overwhelming urge to sleep battles her desperate need to stay conscious. She clings to her desire to live, visualizing it as a burning flame within her chest. Despite her resistance, the serum’s weight drags her down, and she collapses to the ground, her wounded arm pressing against the cold…
    • by LovelyMay Chapter III deepens the suspense as political tension builds in Helium following Thuvia's mysterious disappearance. With Prince Carthoris’s honor questioned, John Carter acts swiftly, urging a diplomatic mission to avoid open war with Ptarth. Tardos Mors and other leaders agree Carthoris must deliver Helium’s apology and support directly to Thuvan Dihn. Though official channels are followed, personal motives mix in—the prince is determined not only to preserve Helium’s standing but to understand…
    • Chapter 3 — Beauty and the Beast Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter 3 - Beauty and the Beast begins at the heart of Professor Maxon's compound, where a pivotal moment unfolds behind the closed doors of his mysterious laboratory. Two weeks had passed since a critical breakthrough had brought new energy to their scientific work. Von Horn, ever wary of the consequences, continued to keep his weapon close, mistrusting the unstable nature of the beings they were bringing to life. Their latest progress had made the professor more obsessed, focused on proving his theories…
    • Chapter XIX — Gulliver of  Mars Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter XIX opens with tension concealed beneath the quiet hush of a Martian morning. Gulliver and Heru, cloaked in mist and uncertainty, guide their fragile boat through still waters, aware that a single sound could betray them. The war-canoe of their pursuers cuts through the fog like a shadow of fate. Yet, luck favors the bold. The soldiers sense something but dismiss the notion with grumbling indifference, swayed by what they assume is empty water. As the enemy drifts away, Gulliver and Heru push…
    • CHAPTER IX — Tom Swift and His Electric Locomotive Cover
      by LovelyMay CHAPTER IX – Tom Swift and His Electric Locomotive opens on a tense night as Tom Swift, increasingly aware of potential sabotage attempts, decides to reinforce his home with a newly installed burglar alarm. With critical documents secured in his personal safe and the house quiet under a starless sky, he tries to settle down, only to find himself locked out in minimal clothing amid a brewing storm. The discomfort of being trapped outdoors quickly gives way to concern when Tom realizes something more…
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