238 Results with the "Science Fiction" genre


    • Chapter IX — Gulliver of  Mars Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter IX opens with the protagonist stepping into an alien wilderness shaped by murky lagoons, gnarled roots, and dense vegetation clinging to the edge of low, marshy islands. He finds no immediate signs of life, only the silence broken occasionally by the faint rustling of the underbrush. As dusk slips in, the forest’s shadows stretch wider, and the air becomes thick with unseen movement and ominous cries. Seeking a semblance of safety, he settles under a tree, trying to rest though each snap of a…
    • Chapter IX — At the earths core Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter IX begins with the narrator trudging wearily through dense undergrowth, driven by a single thought—to reach the sea. Each step through the thick vines and strange vegetation brings back the ache of failure from his previous escape attempt. The sight of a half-hidden canoe resting silently along the riverbank offers a renewed sense of purpose. He seizes it without hesitation, driven not by freedom but by the hope of reuniting with Perry and Ghak. Despite the uncertainty ahead, the lure of…
    • by LovelyMay Chapter IV thrusts Thuvia into the clutches of captors whose motives remain cloaked behind false banners and half-spoken threats. At first, she sees the markings of Dusar and braces for hostility. But the insignia of Helium offers a fleeting glimmer of hope—perhaps these men are allies. That illusion vanishes when her questions are dodged, and she is flown to a long-abandoned city hidden within Barsoom’s desolate lands. Once a thriving metropolis, now it echoes only the whispers of ancient fears and…
    • Chapter IV — Gulliver of  Mars Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter IV – Gulliver of Mars begins with a moment of stillness. The protagonist wakes in an elegant Martian chamber, surrounded by silence and strange luxury. As he steps out onto a high terrace, he takes in the vivid colors of sunrise spilling over a city unlike any he’s known. Below, people gather for food in a spectacle of shared ease, but the labor is clearly managed by a distinct group in yellow attire. These slaves, quiet and efficient, form the backbone of a culture that has otherwise…
    • Chapter IV — At the earths core Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter IV opens with the protagonist enduring a harsh march through unfamiliar terrain, chained and surrounded by fellow captives. What begins as a desolate journey turns unexpectedly profound when he is chained beside a striking young woman from Amoz, named Dian. Her presence stirs curiosity and compassion in him, though conversation is initially limited. With every step, the land shifts from bare plains to granite-carved cliffs, nature’s grandeur contrasting the grim reality of their imprisonment.…
    • by LovelyMay Chapter III deepens the suspense as political tension builds in Helium following Thuvia's mysterious disappearance. With Prince Carthoris’s honor questioned, John Carter acts swiftly, urging a diplomatic mission to avoid open war with Ptarth. Tardos Mors and other leaders agree Carthoris must deliver Helium’s apology and support directly to Thuvan Dihn. Though official channels are followed, personal motives mix in—the prince is determined not only to preserve Helium’s standing but to understand…
    • Chapter III — Gulliver of Mars Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter III begins with the protagonist regaining consciousness under Martian skies, greeted by An’s gentle teasing. Blaming his dizziness on a lack of local wine, An urges him to rise and explore the strange new world. The two begin their journey across the landscape, which gleams with canals and is dotted by radiant gardens filled with carefree Martians. The environment feels peaceful, even too serene, like a dream in motion. People engage in leisure rather than labor, their laughter echoing between…
    • Chapter III — At the earths core Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter III begins with the narrator being dragged through a shadowy, tangled forest by a creature he cannot fully see or understand. The air is heavy, the silence often broken by strange animal cries, creating an atmosphere of unease. Eventually, the dense foliage opens up to reveal a village unlike anything imaginable—a series of huts woven into the canopy, suspended high above the forest floor. Rope bridges connect each dwelling, and curious creatures with semi-human features swing from branch to…
    • Chapter II — At the earths core Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter II begins with David Innes waking to a world he cannot recognize, a place that defies every expectation he had of the Earth’s interior. Instead of suffocating darkness or unbearable heat, he finds himself surrounded by a surprisingly hospitable environment. The atmosphere is breathable, the gravity feels lighter, and the sheer scale of everything—from the vegetation to the silence—creates an almost dreamlike effect. At first, fear grips him, especially when he cannot immediately locate Perry.…
    • by LovelyMay Chapter I begins within the verdant heart of Ptarth’s royal gardens, where Thuvia sat beneath the soft blossoms of a towering pimalia. Her stillness was deceiving, for inwardly she wrestled with the unwelcome persistence of Astok, Prince of Dusar. His declarations, wrapped in veiled arrogance and disregard for her will, only deepened her scorn. He misunderstood her civility as invitation, forgetting the restraint expected of Martian nobility. When his forwardness crossed the line, Carthoris of Helium…
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