345 Results with the "Science Fiction" genre


    • CHAPTER I — The Planet Mars and Its Inhabitants Cover
      by LovelyMay CHAPTER I - The Planet Mars and Its Inhabitants introduces Eros Urides, a former Martian who seeks to enlighten humanity by sharing the profound insights he gained during his time on Mars. Eros emphasizes the central tenet of Martian society: equality, which transcends wealth, social status, and material possessions. This principle, rooted in a belief that all physical beings are manifestations of the divine, forms the foundation of Martian life and permeates every aspect of their culture. According to…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 4 unfolds during a summer marked by pivotal events that influence both the protagonist’s life and that of the expatriates. The chapter begins with a moment shared on bikes, where the protagonist’s companion reflects on the appeal of fast motorbikes, sparking a deeper, philosophical conversation about the nature of speed and the mundane reality they both face. This transition from a moment of exhilaration to the grounded nature of their everyday existence serves as a reflection on the contrast…
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      Chapter 19

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 19 opens with Mickey overwhelmed by an intense sense of anxiety and fear about the process he is about to undergo. His companion, Nasha, shares his nervousness, as this is an experience that terrifies her, but for Mickey, the looming threat of execution has become a disturbingly familiar aspect of his existence. The narrative takes a reflective turn as Mickey thinks back on the many struggles his colony ship has faced since arriving on the planet Niflheim. The planet’s hostile climate and…
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      Insurgent

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      by testsuphomeAdmin “One choice can trans­form you—or it can destroy you. But every choice has con­se­quences, and as unrest surges in the fac­tions all around her, Tris Pri­or must con­tin­ue try­ing to save those she loves—and herself—while grap­pling with haunt­ing ques­tions of grief and for­give­ness, iden­ti­ty and loy­al­ty, pol­i­tics and love.” ​Tris Pri­or’s jour­ney con­tin­ues​ in this sec­ond install­ment of the Diver­gent series, where she faces even greater…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Tris, still shaken by the violent incident involving Edward the previous night, seeks solace in an unfamiliar hallway to escape the dormitory’s lingering scent of blood. She reflects on her mother’s influence, finding comfort in small acts like scrubbing the floor, which remind her of home. Her attachment to her old gray sneakers symbolizes her unresolved longing for her past life. When Uriah, a fellow initiate, finds her, he invites her to join a secret Dauntless ritual, offering her a distraction…
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      Chapter Nine

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      by testsuphomeAdmin In Chapter Nine of *Allegiant*, Tobias reflects on his impending departure as he shares a quiet moment with Tris. The night air feels heavy with significance, as if each breath could be his last in their current location. He holds Tris back from joining their friends, suggesting they go somewhere private. As they stand near an empty canal, Tobias reassures her that she’s safe with him, and Tris almost smiles, hinting at the comfort she finds in his presence. The setting underscores the tension between…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin The Obelisk Gate con­tin­ues N.K. Jemisin’s Hugo Award-win­ning Bro­ken Earth tril­o­gy, plung­ing read­ers deep­er into a world rav­aged by apoc­a­lyp­tic cli­mate dis­as­ters. As the Fifth Season—a cat­a­stroph­ic cli­mate event—unfolds, the sto­ry fol­lows: ​Essun, a griev­ing moth­er and pow­er­ful oro­gene, who seeks refuge in the under­ground comm of Castri­ma while hunt­ing her daughter’s kid­nap­per. ​Nas­sun, Essun’s miss­ing daugh­ter, whose emerg­ing pow­ers draw her into a dan­ger­ous fac­tion with…
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    • 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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      by LovelyMay Chapter 16 - Sing Speaks begins in the heart of the jungle, where thick canopies mute sunlight and every sound carries tension. For days, Professor Maxon, von Horn, and Sing pressed on through tangled vines and muddy trails, trying to locate Virginia. Yet despite their urgency, no help could be mustered from local tribes, who feared Muda Saffir’s retaliation. Complicating matters further was the silent threat of a vengeful band stalking their trail, seeking retribution against von Horn. Each return to…
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      by LovelyMay Section 11 opens by revealing a tightly guarded secret: the full truth of Flatland is known only to the Chief Circle. This knowledge is passed down only once, from one Chief to his chosen successor, just before death. Even the factory responsible for maintaining this secret takes no chances—its workers are regularly replaced to eliminate any risk of exposure. Each year, those who labored are destroyed, and new individuals are brought in. Such measures reflect the extent to which power in Flatland is…
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