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      PART SIX

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      by LovelyMay After thirty days of silence, Equality 7-2521 returns to his journal, detailing the consequence of his absence from the City Theatre due to preoccupation with his invention. Caught for missing the communal event, he is confronted by the Council of the Home of the Street Sweepers. When questioned about his whereabouts, Equality 7-2521 refuses to betray the secret of his discovery, declaring, "We will not tell you." This refusal leads to his capture and sentencing to the Palace of Corrective Detention, a…
    • XI -At the earths core Cover
      by LovelyMay In Chapter XI of "At the Earth's Core," the protagonist faces interrogation by the Mahars—intelligent dinosaur-like creatures ruling the inner world of Pellucidar. Disbelieving his account of the outer world, they condemn him to the experimental pits for vivisection, dismissing his story as an insult to their intelligence. Chained among other human victims, he witnesses a horrifying scene of vivisection, which fuels his desperation to escape. Utilizing a small surgical tool dropped by one of the Mahars,…
    • SECTION 6  Of Recognition by Sight Cover
      by LovelyMay In Flatland, recognition by sight is a complex and refined process, practiced mainly among the higher classes in more temperate regions. Although it is impossible to distinguish individuals by sight alone in many parts of Flatland, where all figures appear as straight lines, this ability becomes possible due to the presence of fog. In areas with significant fog, objects at a distance appear dimmer, allowing residents to distinguish shapes based on the varying levels of dimness. The practice of recognition…
    • CHAPTER VII – A Great Many Clairvoyant Visions Cover
      by LovelyMay In 1920, the compiler of this volume received clairvoyant visions, explaining the details of life and topography on Mars. These visions began unfolding the landscape, the Martian inhabitants, and their ways of life, providing a vivid glimpse into a distant world far beyond the confines of Earthly experience. Here's a consolidated glimpse into these revelations: Cityscape and Architecture: The first vision was of Urid the Beautiful, showcasing a breathtaking city beside a scenic lake, surrounded by…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 7 opens with the protagonist grappling with the aftermath of an assassination attempt and the shocking revelation that the man involved might be from the future. She finds herself in a Ministry safe house, where she is left alone with her thoughts after a tense encounter with Adela, their mysterious operative. As she processes the events, her emotions become a swirling mix of fear, confusion, and vulnerability, especially as she reflects on her relationship with Graham. Their bond has always been…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 24 takes readers to the isolated dwarf planet of Long Shot, a place far from the familiar reaches of the Union, where humans and native sentient beings exist in an unlikely harmony. Orbiting a gas giant, Long Shot is nearly twenty light-years away from the nearest colony around an M-class star. This planet earned its name due to the extraordinary journey humans took to get there, marking the longest successful jump in space travel ever achieved. The mission itself is a remarkable feat of human…
    • by LovelyMay In Chapter VI of "Thuvia, Maid of Mars," titled "The Jeddak of Lothar," Carthoris and Thuvia continue their adventure on the mysterious and war-torn planet Barsoom. Initially, they are baffled by the disappearance of thousands of dead bowmen from a battlefield, a mystery that Carthoris deems "uncanny." Despite their apprehension, they decide to seek sanctuary within the walls of the city of Lothar, hoping to find a place more welcoming than the perilous terrain that hosts banths—fierce, lion-like…
    • CHAPTER VI -Gulliver of  Mars Cover
      by LovelyMay In Chapter VI of "Gulliver of Mars," our protagonist faces deep loneliness and disillusionment upon his abrupt impact on Mars, feeling estranged amid the Martians' indifference after a dramatic event involving a magic globe. He wanders the ancient terrace of the palace, reflecting on his yearning for his familiar world and the palpable, yet alien, beauty of Mars that seems to sap his vitality and ambition, leading him to question his future on this foreign planet. Attempting to find connection or insight,…
    • SECTION 18  How I Came to Spaceland, and what I Saw There Cover
      by LovelyMay The 18th section of "Flatland" narrates the protagonist's extraordinary journey from the two-dimensional world of Flatland to the incomprehensible realms of Spaceland, under the guidance of a Sphere from this strange world. Overwhelmed initially by a sensation that defies his understanding, the narrator encounters a reality far beyond his comprehension: the existence of a third dimension. Guided by the Sphere, he quickly transitions from terror to awe as he is introduced to the concept of three dimensions,…
    • CHAPTER XVIII – Material Life is a Lesson Cover
      by LovelyMay In Chapter XVIII of "The Planet Mars and Its Inhabitants," the emphasis is placed on the pivotal role material life plays in the spiritual and character development of individuals. The chapter conveys a profound truth that material existence is not an end in itself but a means to unfold the inherent divine essence within humans. This process of unfolding is manifested through experiences of work, joy, and sorrow, all of which are imbued with lessons of love. Understanding and embodying this love is…
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