345 Results with the "Science Fiction" genre


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      CHAPTER NINE

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens in the training room where Four announces that one initiate will not be fighting due to an odd number. Tris, the protagonist, is relieved to avoid combat but notices Christina is paired against Molly, nicknamed "the Tank," a formidable opponent allied with Peter and Drew. Christina explains her disdain for the trio, describing Peter as manipulative, Drew as a mindless follower, and Molly as cruel. Tris reflects on her newfound friendship with Christina, contrasting it with the superficial…
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      Chapter Twelve

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter follows Tobias and Tris as they travel beyond the Amity compound, observing the hidden greenhouses where the faction grows crops and raises animals in secrecy. Tobias reflects on the landscape, realizing it was once a city razed to create farmland, contrasting with the Dauntless patrols' perception of normality. The group, including Caleb, Christina, Uriah, and others, rides in trucks toward the outer limits, with Tobias reminiscing about childhood memories with his mother to distract from his…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin In The Scorch Tri­als, the sec­ond install­ment of the Maze Run­ner series, ​Thomas​ and his fel­low Gladers emerge from the dead­ly Maze—only to face an even dead­lier chal­lenge. Thrust into a des­o­late waste­land known as the ​Scorch, they must cross a ​sun-blast­ed, dis­ease-rav­aged​ land­scape to reach a promised safe haven with­in ​two weeks. But the ​Scorch​ hides hor­rors worse than the Maze: ​Cranks, zom­bie-like vic­tims of the…
    • by LovelyMay Chapter VII brings Carthoris and Thuvia into the strange world of Lothar, where nothing can be trusted at face value. Their arrival is met not with hospitality, but with confusion as Jav confronts them, backed by bowmen who vanish like mist. Carthoris prepares for battle, but his enemy dissolves before he can strike—a disorienting moment that leaves both him and Thuvia wary. Jav, instead of explaining plainly, presents riddles cloaked in logic, slowly revealing that the bowmen were mere…
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      by LovelyMay Chapter 7 - The Bull Whip introduces a turning point where ambition, fear, and deception collide on the isolated island. Von Horn’s desire for Virginia Maxon becomes more than possessive—it morphs into something sinister as he urges her to flee with him to Singapore. Virginia, however, stands firm in her conviction. Her refusal is not merely out of loyalty, but from a moral standpoint. Leaving her father behind while he is in a vulnerable mental state would feel like abandoning him to die. Her…
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      by LovelyMay Section 2 introduces the geographical orientation and architectural norms of Flatland, where the inhabitants navigate using a unique sense of direction. Unlike in Spaceland, there are no visible celestial bodies, so determining North cannot rely on stars or sunlight. Instead, nature itself supplies a solution through a subtle but constant attraction toward the South. In milder regions, this pull is barely noticeable, yet it’s sufficient for most people to find their bearings. Rain also always falls from…
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      by LovelyMay CHAPTER XIII – Tom Swift and His Electric Locomotive opens on a day filled with cautious optimism as Tom Swift finally unveils the Hercules 0001 to a gathering of friends, engineers, and curious onlookers. The electric locomotive, towering at over ninety feet, is unlike anything seen on a rail line before. Its bold design features elevated windows, a sleek body, and a raised pantagraph giving it an imposing silhouette against the industrial backdrop. As the crowd gathers along the yard track, Tom powers…
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      by LovelyMay CHAPTER V - Property and Property Rights on Mars presents an alternative to Earth’s approach to wealth and material possession, one that reflects a collective and spiritual understanding rather than individual accumulation. On Mars, all property is viewed as a divine gift, meant to be shared for the benefit of the community. There is no emphasis on private ownership or the hoarding of goods, as Martians understand that material wealth is fleeting. True wealth, according to their beliefs, is found in…
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      Chapter VI

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter VI begins with the leaders of a small group—a frail elderly man and two younger hunters—requesting permission to board the ship Erebus. In the absence of an interpreter from Franklin’s expedition, Captain Crozier of the Terror reluctantly steps in to facilitate communication, despite the clear language barrier between him and the Esquimaux. A party of ten natives is welcomed aboard, but their behavior is immediately striking for its departure from typical native customs. Instead of the…
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      Chapter 22

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 22 introduces readers to the concept of antimatter, a fascinating but dangerous material that behaves similarly to regular matter in most situations, yet becomes deadly when it interacts with normal matter. This interaction triggers violent reactions, releasing harmful gamma rays and high-speed subatomic particles, which can lead to catastrophic consequences. The nature of antimatter makes it a substance that must be avoided by all living organisms, as even the smallest contact could result in…
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