238 Results with the "Science Fiction" genre


    • 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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      by LovelyMay Chapter 4 - A New Face begins with an innocent error that ripples into chaos. As Professor Maxon and von Horn hurry away from the workshop, they fail to notice the unlocked door, unintentionally granting freedom to their latest creation. Number Thirteen, having never experienced the world beyond stone and science, steps into the wild with fresh eyes and unfiltered wonder. The colors, sounds, and scent of the jungle bewilder and enchant him. He observes without fear, absorbing the chaos of nature as if it…
    • Section 1: Of the Nature of Flatland Cover
      by LovelyMay Section 1 introduces a world unlike ours—Flatland—a place confined entirely to two dimensions. The name is not used by its inhabitants, but it serves to help three-dimensional readers understand the limitations of life in such a plane. Imagine a sheet of paper where geometric shapes—Lines, Triangles, Squares, and more—move freely along the surface. They cannot rise above or sink below it. These figures aren’t drawn or imagined; they are living, thinking beings, each defined by their sides and…
    • CHAPTER XII — Tom Swift and His Electric Locomotive Cover
      by LovelyMay CHAPTER XII – Tom Swift and His Electric Locomotive unfolds in a climate of rising anticipation and unease as the long-awaited trial day for the Hercules 0001 draws near. Tension escalates when Ned Newton uncovers signs of sabotage—an attempt involving explosives meant to cripple the project. The immediate investigation led by Tom, Ned, and Barton Swift identifies the likely perpetrator: O’Malley, a known agent acting under orders to hinder the H. & P. A. railroad. The motive seems rooted less in…
    • CHAPTER VI — Trade and Barter are Unknown Cover
      by LovelyMay CHAPTER VI - Trade and Barter are Unknown in Martian society, the concepts of trade and barter are non-existent. Instead, Martians follow a model of collective cooperation, where the production and distribution of goods serve the needs of the entire community rather than benefiting individual profit. This system allows for a more harmonious and equitable distribution of resources, where necessities such as food, clothing, and other essential items are provided based on the community's collective needs, not…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter VII opens with Commander Gore leading a small group, including two officers from an ice-bound ship, across the difficult and unforgiving terrain of pack ice, navigating a treacherous 16-mile journey to reach Cape Felix. The harsh winter conditions have taken their toll, and the hunting efforts have been woefully inadequate, yielding only a modest amount of meat for the crew to share. Despite their best efforts, the animals hunted are few and far between, leaving the men with only scraps to sustain…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 25 begins with Mickey7 emerging from the tunnels of the creepers into a vast, wintry expanse. The landscape, both striking and harsh, is marked by knee-deep snow, demanding more oxygen than his rebreather can supply. As he trudges toward the safety of the dome, Mickey7 contemplates whether to alert the others to his presence, weighing the potential consequences of his return. The fragile dynamics within the group, especially with Marshall, are on his mind. He wonders if his actions will spark…
    • by LovelyMay Chapter XIII reveals Carthoris of Helium caught in a delicate situation—he must walk the line between loyalty to his homeland and a temporary alliance with Dusar, the very nation now at war with Helium. His choice to disguise himself as a panthan under the name “Turjun” allows him to infiltrate Dusar’s ranks without revealing his true identity. It’s a decision made not out of deceit but of strategy, and his restraint marks him as someone thinking beyond the personal. His goal is to learn,…
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      by LovelyMay Chapter 16 - Sing Speaks begins in the heart of the jungle, where thick canopies mute sunlight and every sound carries tension. For days, Professor Maxon, von Horn, and Sing pressed on through tangled vines and muddy trails, trying to locate Virginia. Yet despite their urgency, no help could be mustered from local tribes, who feared Muda Saffir’s retaliation. Complicating matters further was the silent threat of a vengeful band stalking their trail, seeking retribution against von Horn. Each return to…
    • Section 13: How I had a Vision of Lineland Cover
      by LovelyMay Section 13 unfolds on the eve of a significant moment in time—the second-to-last day of the 1999th year. As the Long Vacation began, I indulged in my favorite pursuit, exploring geometric problems well into the night. When sleep finally took me, my mind remained occupied with unsolved mathematical curiosities. In the midst of slumber, a dream presented itself, vivid and unusual. I observed countless tiny straight lines moving back and forth along a single path. They resembled women, or so I assumed from…
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