345 Results with the "Science Fiction" genre


    • by LovelyMay Chapter VI begins with Carthoris and Thuvia advancing across a battlefield that defies all natural expectations. The dead are gone—no bodies, no trace—leaving only a haunted silence where violence once reigned. Carthoris, grounded in action and reason, cannot reconcile what he sees with what he knows. Thuvia shares his confusion, though her instincts sense something more than just mystery. They press forward toward the looming city of Lothar, driven by the belief that shelter might lie within. The…
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      by LovelyMay Chapter 6 - To Kill! sets the scene for a night riddled with tension, secrets, and shifting loyalties. Rajah Muda Saffir, having grown impatient and suspicious of Bududreen's vague reports, begins to doubt the intentions of his supposed ally. Believing the first mate of the Ithaca might be scheming to keep Virginia for himself, the Rajah prepares for retaliation. Under cover of darkness, he lands on the island with over five hundred armed Dyaks. His plan is clear—take what he believes is owed to him: the…
    • Section 1: Of the Nature of Flatland Cover
      by LovelyMay Section 1 introduces a world unlike ours—Flatland—a place confined entirely to two dimensions. The name is not used by its inhabitants, but it serves to help three-dimensional readers understand the limitations of life in such a plane. Imagine a sheet of paper where geometric shapes—Lines, Triangles, Squares, and more—move freely along the surface. They cannot rise above or sink below it. These figures aren’t drawn or imagined; they are living, thinking beings, each defined by their sides and…
    • CHAPTER XII — Tom Swift and His Electric Locomotive Cover
      by LovelyMay CHAPTER XII – Tom Swift and His Electric Locomotive unfolds in a climate of rising anticipation and unease as the long-awaited trial day for the Hercules 0001 draws near. Tension escalates when Ned Newton uncovers signs of sabotage—an attempt involving explosives meant to cripple the project. The immediate investigation led by Tom, Ned, and Barton Swift identifies the likely perpetrator: O’Malley, a known agent acting under orders to hinder the H. & P. A. railroad. The motive seems rooted less in…
    • CHAPTER III — Martian Canal System Cover
      by LovelyMay CHAPTER III - Martian Canal System lies at the heart of Mars’ survival and sustainability, offering an unparalleled example of extraterrestrial engineering adapted to a world with scarce natural water sources. While Earth depends on rainfall, rivers, and underground aquifers, Mars relies solely on a network of artificial waterways, crafted with both foresight and necessity. Originating as a response to Christ's divine warning, these canals emerged from the Martian population’s urgency to prepare for…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 5 opens in September with the protagonist in Pimlico, accompanied by Margaret Kemble, both of them wearing tartan scarves. The conversation flows naturally as they discuss various topics, including Margaret’s upcoming acclimatization examination, a critical challenge she is preparing for. Their banter covers subjects ranging from politics to relationships, with Margaret teasing Arthur, who has returned awkwardly from Scotland. Arthur’s flustered demeanor creates a light-hearted yet charged…
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      Chapter 21

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 21 begins with EIGHT noticing the protagonist’s arrival and expressing surprise at the apparent shift in Marshall’s attitude towards their group. EIGHT wonders what could have caused this change in behavior, but the protagonist explains that Marshall is more focused on external threats, particularly the creepers, than on internal issues within their team. This hints at a shift in strategy, as Marshall’s attention is drawn to the pressing concerns of survival against a much stronger and…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Tris waking up in Amity headquarters, disoriented and haunted by memories of the recent violence. She discovers her gun tucked into the sheets, triggering a flashback of Will's death—a moment of guilt she struggles to shake. After hiding the weapon under her mattress, she focuses on concealing the hard drive containing critical simulation data, the only record of her parents' deaths. The weight of these secrets and her physical pain from a shoulder injury underscore her fragile…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Tris discovering a group of Dauntless initiates gathered around Peter, who is reading aloud an Erudite article attacking Abnegation and her father. The article suggests that the departure of Abnegation leaders' children, including Tris and her brother Caleb, reflects poorly on the faction's values. Molly, a fellow transfer, fuels the accusations by claiming Tris had nightmares about her father, implying abuse. Tris is furious and attempts to confront Peter and Molly, but Will…
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      Chapter Eleven

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Tris and Tobias share an intimate moment on a slowing train as they approach the fence, their closeness sparking warmth and unspoken emotions. Tris becomes flustered when Tobias questions her thoughts, revealing her self-consciousness. The scene shifts as they prepare to disembark, with Caleb's presence creating tension—Tris harbors unresolved anger toward her brother for his past betrayal. Tobias ensures Caleb exits first, pushing him forward with calculated force, followed by his own jump, leaving Tris…
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