345 Results with the "Science Fiction" genre


    • by LovelyMay Chapter XIV places Thuvia of Ptarth at the edge of despair, locked away by Astok in a chamber that seems to mock her hopes. She sits in silence, believing escape to be a fantasy, the walls around her thick with defeat. Her mind clings to the memory of Carthoris of Helium, a man whose courage and decency stand in contrast to the treachery she now faces. Astok, lacking both honor and strength, plots behind the door with Vas Kor. Their whispered conversation reveals a dark plan—Thuvia’s death, a permanent…
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      by LovelyMay Chapter 15 - Too Late opens with the jungle closing in, its dense greenery whispering secrets and danger with every step. Bulan leads Virginia carefully through tangled paths, ever watchful, not just for predators, but for the moment when truth can no longer be postponed. Though he appears strong and resolute, his mind churns with uncertainty. The man Virginia sees as her savior is haunted by the fear that her gratitude may wither once she knows his origin. Still, she places her trust in him, sensing in…
    • Section 9: Of the Universal Colour Bill Cover
      by LovelyMay Section 9 captures a vivid and elegant moment in Flatland’s cultural history, when color had transformed even the simplest gatherings into breathtaking events. At a social function, the crowd itself became a visual spectacle, each figure dazzling in a unique hue. In public settings such as churches and theaters, these visual expressions grew so rich that they began to overwhelm even the most disciplined minds. The military review was the most splendid of all, where formations of twenty thousand Isosceles…
    • CHAPTER XX — Tom Swift and His Electric Locomotive Cover
      by LovelyMay CHAPTER XX – Tom Swift and His Electric Locomotive unfolds against the backdrop of a narrowly avoided disaster. A potential wreck involving Express No. 28 is prevented thanks to a timely delay and an urgent message from the Half Way operator. The warning reaches Hammon Station just in time, and proper signals are set to avert a collision. As the Hercules 0001 barrels down a steep grade at full speed, Tom’s steady hand and the locomotive’s responsive controls prove crucial. The situation could have…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin It appears that you have only provided the cover information and not an actual chapter of the book. Please provide the chapter text, and I will be happy to summarize it according to your…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin 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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      by testsuphomeAdmin In this chapter, Syme’s sudden disappearance illustrates the Party’s ruthless control over individual existence, as he is effectively erased from all records and memory. His absence goes initially unnoticed, then unspoken, highlighting the terrifying power of the regime to obliterate a person’s identity completely. This chilling event underscores the pervasive atmosphere of fear and the fragility of personal survival under totalitarian rule. The oppressive heat mirrors the tense and feverish mood of…
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      CHAPTER SIX

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter begins with Beatrice, the protagonist, leaving her former faction, Abnegation, to join Dauntless. As she exits the choosing ceremony, she experiences a mix of emotions—her father’s accusatory glare contrasts sharply with her mother’s smile, leaving her conflicted. She observes her brother, Caleb, seamlessly integrating with the Erudite faction, which fills her with betrayal and confusion. The Dauntless initiates then lead the group in a chaotic sprint down the stairs, a stark departure…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter depicts a tense confrontation between the protagonist and Tobias, who is trapped in a simulation that has turned him against her. Despite her attempts to reason with him, Tobias, under the simulation's influence, perceives her as a threat and orders her to drop her weapon. When she complies, he remains hostile, forcing her to physically engage him to survive. The protagonist struggles with the moral dilemma of fighting someone she cares about, knowing he is not in control of his actions. The…
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      Chapter Fifty

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      by testsuphomeAdmin In this intense confrontation, Tris faces David, who is armed and demands to know how she survived the death serum without inoculation. Tris, disoriented but defiant, insists she had no protection, baffling David who claims exclusive access to the antidote. The tension escalates as David reveals he anticipated her actions, having noticed her alliance with genetically "damaged" individuals. He threatens to kill her, believing she aims to steal virus devices, unaware of her true mission to deploy the memory…
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