345 Results with the "Science Fiction" genre


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      by testsuphomeAdmin Tobias and Evelyn stand by a snow-covered window, sharing a moment of quiet reflection as Tobias feels a sense of renewal. Evelyn proposes contacting Marcus to negotiate peace, but Tobias insists on fulfilling a promise first. He grapples with guilt over his initial plan to use memory serum on Evelyn, realizing it would have harmed rather than saved her. This moment underscores the theme of difficult choices and the importance of protecting loved ones, even when the path isn’t clear. Tobias confronts…
    • by LovelyMay Chapter V begins with Carthoris fighting for survival as he races through a black tunnel, chased by snarling banths whose roars echo through the passage. The oppressive darkness is pierced only by his determination and the cold gleam of his blade. Each step forward is a victory against the fear pressing in around him. Emerging into a luminous valley under the light of Mars’s moons, he’s struck by the surreal beauty of the hidden world before him—lush landscapes, red-furred lions, and copper-skinned…
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      by LovelyMay Chapter 5 - Treason begins with a sense of calculated betrayal, as von Horn’s internal loyalties shift entirely toward his personal ambitions. No longer seeing himself as a mere assistant, he targets Virginia Maxon with manipulative concern, suggesting her father has lost touch with sanity. Her growing curiosity toward Number Thirteen unsettles him deeply, especially when she expresses admiration for the being who once saved her life. This emotional distance between them fuels von Horn’s resentment and…
    • Flatland: A Romance of Many Dimensions Cover
      by LovelyMay Flatland: A Romance of Many Dimensions by Edwin A. Abbott is a satirical novella that explores a two-dimensional world inhabited by geometric shapes, using the protagonist's discovery of a higher-dimensional reality to comment on the limitations of perception, social hierarchy, and the nature of reality itself.
    • CHAPTER XI — Tom Swift and His Electric Locomotive Cover
      by LovelyMay CHAPTER XI – Tom Swift and His Electric Locomotive begins at a crucial juncture in the development of the Hercules 0001, as Tom directs his energy toward the delicate process of electrical integration. The locomotive, an engineering colossus weighing nearly two hundred thousand pounds and tipping the scale at two hundred eighty-five tons when complete, demanded precise calibration and immense power. Tom calculated a need for forty-four hundred horsepower, converted into a steady stream of 3,000 volts…
    • CHAPTER II — Population Centers, Temperatures and Climate Cover
      by LovelyMay CHAPTER II - Population Centers, Temperatures and Climate describes Mars as a world of remarkable contrasts, with a population of 13.16 billion people spread across a vast expanse of habitable land. This is in sharp contrast to Earth, where just 1.645 billion people occupy less land, in part due to the large oceans that dominate Earth's surface. Mars, on the other hand, uses almost its entire landmass for habitation and agriculture, with the few exceptions being swampy areas and the polar ice caps. The…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter V begins with Gore, struggling in the sick bay aboard the Erebus, nursing frostnip while also grappling with the psychological and emotional toll of a recent shooting incident. The cold has ravaged his body, and the chilling effects are made worse by the sense of urgency surrounding the aftermath. Stanley, the ship’s doctor, is visibly shaken as he works to tend to Gore’s injuries, clearly disturbed by the situation. His movements are hurried and frantic, reflecting his anxiety about the…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 20 begins with a palpable sense of tension as Mickey, Nasha, and Eight are escorted through a cold, desolate corridor by two intimidating goons. The oppressive atmosphere only grows as they descend a flight of stairs, the harsh steps echoing through the otherwise silent space. Nasha, ever defiant, challenges the legality of their treatment, but the larger goon dismisses her challenge with a cold, hostile response, showing no regard for her words. The group expects to be taken to a prison cell or a…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Tris haunted by the memory of Will's death, which she feels responsible for. She awakens on a moving train with Tobias, Marcus, Caleb, and Peter, all fleeing the chaos in their city. The group prepares to jump off the train near the fence, a dangerous but necessary escape. Tris struggles with physical pain from her bullet wound and emotional turmoil, while Tobias remains a steady presence. The darkness and uncertainty of their situation weigh heavily on the group as they land near…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Tris and the other Dauntless initiates waiting nervously in a dark hallway, unsure of what to expect in the second stage of their initiation. The tension is palpable as the Dauntless-born and transfer initiates are now training together, with Four overseeing the process. A competitive exchange between Lynn and Peter highlights the underlying rivalry between the two groups, with Lynn asserting the Dauntless-born's superiority due to their lifelong preparation. The scene sets the stage…
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