238 Results with the "Science Fiction" genre


    • Chapter 5 — Treason Cover
      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…
    • 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…
    • Chapter 17 — 999 Priscilla Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter 17 titled "999 Priscilla" begins with the unexpected arrival of Lieutenant May on the jungle shore, his presence bringing not only military formality but also answers long awaited. He comes from the U.S.S. New Mexico, dispatched by the Pacific Fleet in response to disturbing rumors and a trail of events too strange to ignore. His orders are clear: apprehend Doctor Carl von Horn, a figure of interest whose name has stirred attention for years. With reports of strange beings, violent episodes, and a…
    • Section 12: Of the Doctrine of our Priests Cover
      by LovelyMay Section 12 reveals a deeply rooted system where a person's form dictates their place in society, leaving little room for individuality or change. In this structured world, one's geometric shape determines social status and moral worth. Circles, viewed as the highest class, uphold a doctrine claiming that the more symmetrical a figure, the more virtuous and intelligent it must be. Such a belief leaves no space for merit or effort, reducing identity to mathematical precision. Even minor irregularities, like…
    • CHAPTER XXII — Tom Swift and His Electric Locomotive Cover
      by LovelyMay CHAPTER XXII – Tom Swift and His Electric Locomotive begins at a moment of near disaster as Hercules 0001 lurches unexpectedly onto a siding due to a misaligned switch. The abrupt diversion leads to a rough but controlled stop, avoiding a full derailment by Tom’s quick reaction. The jolt damages the locomotive’s front end, but the more urgent issue isn’t mechanical. A figure had been seen tampering with the switch moments before the incident. As the dust settles, Koku, Tom’s loyal and towering…
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