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    • CHAPTER X ‑Thuvia, Maid of Mars Cover
      by LovelyMay CHAPTER X – Thuvia, Maid of Mars begins with Carthoris and Thuvia walking side by side through the shadowed forest, their silence unbroken but filled with unspoken trust. Yet, when Carthoris finally attempts to speak, he discovers Thuvia has vanished. The unsettling truth soon reveals itself—he has been the victim of illusion. Jav, the manipulative Lotharian, had used mental projection to make Carthoris believe Thuvia walked with him, while in reality, she was never released. Racing back in fury,…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 1 begins with the narrator reflecting on an unexpected interview for a high-security position, one for which they feel completely unqualified. The interview is conducted by Adela, the Vice Secretary of "Expatriation," a position that immediately hints at the gravity and unusual nature of the role. Adela, with her eye patch and hay-like blond hair, abruptly inquires about the narrator’s Cambodian heritage, bringing up their mother’s experience as a refugee. This inquiry sparks a conversation…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 12 focuses on Mickey3, the third version of an individual who has suffered immense trauma from the loss of two previous bodies. The emotional burden of losing his original body is immense, with memories of the tragic event haunting him deeply. Initially, Mickey grapples with fear and a constant sense of impending disaster, as he waits for something else to go wrong. His existence becomes dominated by these fears, and each day feels like a struggle to find meaning in an overwhelming sense of loss.…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Winston Smith confined in a stark, windowless cell within the Ministry of Love. The room is cold and clinical, illuminated by concealed lamps and equipped with telescreens on every wall, enforcing constant surveillance. Winston experiences a persistent, dull ache in his belly from hunger, having been deprived of food since his arrest. His attempt to discreetly search his pockets for crumbs is immediately reprimanded through the telescreen, underscoring the oppressive control exerted…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with the protagonist waking up in pain after a brutal fight, struggling to get ready for the day. Christina, her fellow initiate, helps her dress and ties her shoes, sparking a moment of gratitude and reflection on hidden kindness. The protagonist notices her bruised reflection, feeling disconnected from her own image. Despite her physical agony, she pushes forward, eating a muffin on the go as they rush to catch the train, a small comfort that reminds her of her past in Abnegation. On…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Tris, under the influence of truth serum, faces interrogation by Evelyn Johnson in Erudite headquarters. Accused of being a traitor for defying faction leaders and attempting to stop Marcus from killing Jeanine Matthews, Tris defends her actions by claiming she believed Marcus was acting under factionless orders. Despite the serum's effects, she skillfully lies, asserting her inability to hold a gun due to trauma from killing her friend Will. Evelyn remains skeptical, mocking Tris's decisions and…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter follows Tobias as he navigates overwhelming grief and isolation in the aftermath of a traumatic event. He wanders the compound, observing others recovering from the memory serum that altered their minds. While the affected are told a mix of truth and lies about their past, Tobias struggles with conflicting emotions—feeling suffocated by others yet crippled by loneliness when alone. His grief manifests in restless movement, as he avoids sleep and fixates on mundane details like footsteps or…
    • by LovelyMay Chapter IX places Carthoris, Thuvia, and Jav in the heart of Lothar’s enigma—a city ruled not by armies but by the imagination of its few remaining minds. They are led into a chamber where fear briefly grips them at the sight of Komal, a ferocious banth worshipped as a deity. But what seems to be divine wrath is calmed not by steel, but by Thuvia’s voice. Her steady tone and unshaken gaze soothe the beast, proving that connection, not force, holds true power. This moment blurs the line between myth…
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      by LovelyMay Chapter 9 - Into Savage Borneo begins with von Horn standing at the edge of despair, his mind torn between Virginia’s abduction and the treasure he still hopes to recover. The Ithaca, now overtaken by Dyaks, slips away under a makeshift mast, leaving von Horn and a loyal lascar with little choice but to return to camp. Believing the danger has passed, they find Professor Maxon and Sing still alive. Upon arrival, von Horn delivers grim news, revealing Virginia’s capture by pirates—led, he claims, by…
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      by LovelyMay Section 4 presents a disturbing view of societal control in Flatland, particularly how irregular or discontented citizens are dealt with by the ruling Circles. Those who do not meet the strict standards of shape may find themselves confined for life in state institutions under the pretense of rehabilitation. A few of the most rebellious or hopelessly flawed are executed without fanfare, considered a threat to the stability of the realm. To suppress unrest, especially among the Isosceles class, the…
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