345 Results with the "Science Fiction" genre


    • CHAPTER VI — Tom Swift and His Electric Locomotive Cover
      by LovelyMay CHAPTER VI – Tom Swift and His Electric Locomotive opens with an atmosphere of tension balanced by humor and domestic commotion. Tom Swift awakens to the aftermath of a peculiar and potentially dangerous night. Despite the presence of a mysterious intruder, no confrontation occurs, thanks largely to Koku, Tom's towering and loyal bodyguard who had stood vigilant. Koku’s efforts to protect Tom culminate in an accidental scuffle that sends Rad, the family’s other loyal servant, hurtling through a…
    • CHAPTER XIII ‑Thuvia, Maid of Mars Cover
      by LovelyMay CHAPTER XIII – Thuvia, Maid of Mars begins with Carthoris assuming the identity of Turjun, a panthan serving Dusar, as a strategic response to the political quagmire caused by a brewing war between Helium and Dusar. The conflict, born of manipulation and hidden agendas, has placed Carthoris in the midst of his enemies, where revealing his true identity would lead to capture—or worse. Adopting this new role allows him to move unseen through the ranks of Dusarian forces, keeping him close to key…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 2 opens with the narrator reflecting on their experience at the Ministry after riding the London Underground with Graham Gore, an expat from a past era. Despite his displacement, Gore adjusts surprisingly well to modern life, though he often questions contemporary concepts, such as the complexities of dating in the 21st century. His openness to the changes around him is clear, but the narrator feels their budding relationship is tainted by the emotional weight each of them carries from their…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 14 begins with Mickey sitting in a dimly lit cafeteria, having a meal with his friend Berto. Despite the tension hanging in the air due to the presence of Security personnel, Berto attempts to lighten the mood by jokingly encouraging Mickey to enjoy the food. Berto, determined not to starve, orders rabbit meat, much to Mickey's surprise, but he insists on having enough to eat despite their difficult situation. Mickey, on the other hand, feels awkward and out of place as he is the subject of…
    • Four: A Divergent Collection Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin “Fans of the Diver­gent series will devour this col­lec­tion of four pre­quel sto­ries told from Tobias Eaton’s (Four) per­spec­tive. Dis­cov­er how he became the enig­mat­ic Daunt­less leader—his ini­ti­a­tion, fears, and the choic­es that shaped his iden­ti­ty before meet­ing Tris Pri­or.” This book delves into ​Four’s back­sto­ry, reveal­ing his tran­si­tion from the ​Abne­ga­tion fac­tion​ to ​Daunt­less, his strug­gles with author­i­ty, and his com­plex rela­tion­ship with…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Tris experiencing a disturbing dream about her mother cooking a crow, which abruptly shifts to Christina waking her with urgent news about Al. The atmosphere is tense as they rush to the Pit, where a crowd has gathered. Tris witnesses the horrific sight of Al’s water-swollen body being hauled over the ledge, his lifeless eyes and blue lips a stark reminder of his suicide. The scene is chaotic, with onlookers speculating about his death, while Tris grapples with shock and guilt,…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Tobias wakes at midnight, restless and overwhelmed by thoughts, while Tris sleeps beside him. He wanders the unfamiliar wooden hallways, contrasting them with the stone and chasm sounds of the Dauntless compound. His mind drifts to a memory from his initiation, when Amar encouraged him to join a game of Dare, leading to his first tattoo—a painful yet meaningful experience. The chapter sets a reflective tone as Tobias grapples with his past and present, highlighting his internal turmoil and the weight of…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin In The Death Cure, the har­row­ing con­clu­sion to the Maze Run­ner tril­o­gy, ​Thomas​ and his friends escape WICKED’s control—only to dis­cov­er the organization’s exper­i­ments were just the begin­ning. The ​Flare virus​ is spread­ing uncon­trol­lably, turn­ing human­i­ty into mind­less, can­ni­bal­is­tic ​Cranks. WICKED claims they’ve found a cure, but at a hor­rif­ic cost: the sur­vivors of the Tri­als must ​sur­ren­der their mem­o­ries​ per­ma­nent­ly. Thomas refus­es, lead­ing a rebel­lion against…
    • by LovelyMay Chapter XI begins with Carthoris regaining consciousness in a silent ruin, surrounded by echoes of recent conflict and the absence of his companions. Thuvia and Kar Komak are nowhere to be found, leaving him disoriented and uncertain. Injured and dehydrated, he drags himself toward the desolate ruins of Aaanthor in search of water. The abandoned city looms like a forgotten memory of Barsoom’s past, its crumbling walls offering only ghosts and dust. As he presses deeper into its maze-like corridors, his…
    • Chapter 11 — “I am Coming!” Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter 11 - "I am Coming!" opens in the aftermath of chaos, where urgency eclipses reason. Virginia Maxon’s disappearance becomes the singular focus for Professor Maxon, von Horn, Sing Lee, and the sole lascar survivor from the Ithaca. With limited time and unknown threats ahead, they board a serviceable boat to follow what little trail remains. They soon spot the Ithaca, adrift and overtaken by native Dyaks whom they rescue from a storm. This moment of uneasy alliance shifts the momentum. In return for…
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