207 Results with the "Science Fiction" genre
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Chapter 6
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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007
In this chapter, the protagonist, Mickey Barnes, reflects on his situation as he faces a meeting with Hieronymus Marshall. He is apprehensive about being late, especially considering the potential consequences on his food supply. Upon entering Marshall's office, he encounters his colleague Berto and is immediately placed on the defensive by Marshall, who questions his iterations as an Expendable. Mickey admits to being the eighth iteration, and Marshall interrogates Berto about how Mickey’s previous…-
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Chapter 2
Chapter 2 begins with the protagonist, Mickey, reflecting on the series of events that led him to choose the dangerous position of an Expendable. Initially, he had been drawn to the idea of becoming "Immortal," thinking that signing up for this role would somehow offer him an escape from the suffocating confines of his life on Midgard. However, as he recalls his recruitment experience aboard the Drakkar, it becomes clear that he was driven more by a desperate desire for a way out than by any idealistic…-
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Chapter 3
Chapter 3 begins with Seven and Eight grappling with the mounting tension of their predicament. Seven becomes acutely aware of the difficult situation they are in, particularly when he discovers that Eight has inexplicably emerged from the tank, despite protocol dictating that only one of them should survive. This surprising turn of events leads to an emotional exchange filled with frustration, humor, and some underlying desperation. As both characters try to make sense of their reality, they realize that…-
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Chapter 4
Chapter 4 opens with the protagonist, Mickey, reflecting on the unsettling situation that has led him to a disassembler field interface, a device that threatens to reduce him to a slurry for the colonists of Niflheim. In the face of this life-threatening reality, Mickey grapples with the weight of regret over past decisions, particularly those surrounding his initial choices involving Gwen Johansen. This moment of despair prompts a series of reflections on the series of events that pushed him toward his…-
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Dedication
Dedication begins with a profound and personal message that immediately captures the reader's attention. The words, “For Jen. If you hadn’t ended civilization, none of this would have happened,” set a dramatic tone, hinting at a major turning point in the narrative. From the outset, it’s clear that Jen's actions are pivotal to the events that have shaped the world the protagonist inhabits. This simple but powerful statement suggests that Jen’s decisions were responsible for a catastrophic event…-
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Chapter 1
Chapter 1 opens with the protagonist, Mickey, finding himself in complete darkness, disoriented, and lying on a cold, unforgiving stone floor. The immediate sense of confusion grips him as he tries to recall how he ended up in such a dire situation, but his memory is fragmented, like shards of broken glass. He only remembers certain moments—being dropped off at a crevasse and noticing a rock formation that struck him as curious, even amusing, as it resembled a monkey’s head. This fleeting distraction…-
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Mickey 7
Mickey 7 by Edward Ashton follows Mickey, a disposable worker on a colonization mission, who retains memories after his seventh death and uncovers dark secrets about the mission.-
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Chapter 5
Chapter 5 of 1984 takes a dark turn as Winston finds himself confined in a small, windowless room, overwhelmed by a sense of isolation and fear. The lack of light or any sign of escape leaves him feeling trapped, and he struggles to comprehend the exact location of his imprisonment. From subtle indicators around him, Winston pieces together his understanding that this room is underground, located deeper than where he was previously held. As his memories flash back to the previous places he had been,…-
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Chapter 6
Chapter 6 of 1984 takes place in the Chestnut Tree Cafe, a location that reflects the emptiness and controlled environment of Oceania. The cafe is dominated by a large portrait of Big Brother, emphasizing the omnipresence of the Party. As Winston sits alone, staring into his glass of Victory Gin, his thoughts drift to the ongoing war with Eurasia, a conflict that stirs both excitement and fear within him. The idea of the threat to Central Africa looms in his mind, as the war creates a sense of unease.…-
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