345 Results with the "Science Fiction" genre


    • by LovelyMay Chapter XII opens with Thuvia standing in the heart of danger, facing the terrifying banth-god, Komal. Jav, her only companion and protector, bravely confronts the beast but is quickly overpowered and killed. Thuvia, using a commanding presence few would expect, calms the savage creature and leads it away, her composure both startling and powerful. Though she has narrowly survived, her journey through the perilous Martian wilds has just begun. Each step she takes is shadowed by uncertainty—not just of…
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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 12: Of the Doctrine of our Priests Cover
      by LovelyMay Section 12 reveals a deeply rooted system where a person's form dictates their place in society, leaving little room for individuality or change. In this structured world, one's geometric shape determines social status and moral worth. Circles, viewed as the highest class, uphold a doctrine claiming that the more symmetrical a figure, the more virtuous and intelligent it must be. Such a belief leaves no space for merit or effort, reducing identity to mathematical precision. Even minor irregularities, like…
    • CHAPTER XXII — Tom Swift and His Electric Locomotive Cover
      by LovelyMay CHAPTER XXII – Tom Swift and His Electric Locomotive begins at a moment of near disaster as Hercules 0001 lurches unexpectedly onto a siding due to a misaligned switch. The abrupt diversion leads to a rough but controlled stop, avoiding a full derailment by Tom’s quick reaction. The jolt damages the locomotive’s front end, but the more urgent issue isn’t mechanical. A figure had been seen tampering with the switch moments before the incident. As the dust settles, Koku, Tom’s loyal and towering…
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      by LovelyMay CHAPTER XVI - The Risen Christ contrasts the spiritual practices of Mars with those of Earth, particularly in how the Martians approach Christ’s teachings and the observance of significant events like Easter. While Earth celebrates the Resurrection on April 4, 1920, through rituals that often focus on superficial aspects of the faith, the Martians, having never rejected Christ's teachings, live in a constant state of spiritual alignment with His message. Rather than commemorating Christ’s crucifixion…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 2 begins with the protagonist, Mickey, reflecting on the series of events that led him to choose the dangerous position of an Expendable. Initially, he had been drawn to the idea of becoming "Immortal," thinking that signing up for this role would somehow offer him an escape from the suffocating confines of his life on Midgard. However, as he recalls his recruitment experience aboard the Drakkar, it becomes clear that he was driven more by a desperate desire for a way out than by any idealistic…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin In Chapter 8 of *1984*, Winston experiences a brief, poignant moment of nostalgia when the scent of real coffee wafts from a nearby passage, contrasting sharply with the synthetic Victory Coffee he is used to. This fleeting reminder of the past is quickly interrupted, mirroring the oppressive control the Party exerts over individual experience. Despite his varicose ulcer and the risks involved, Winston defies the expected communal routine by wandering alone through the city streets. His solitary walk…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Beatrice observing the uniform, utilitarian surroundings of her Abnegation neighborhood, reflecting on how the faction's simplicity is designed to suppress vanity and promote equality. She contemplates her struggle to embrace these values fully, particularly as she waits for her brother Caleb and notices her own tendencies toward sarcasm—a trait frowned upon in Abnegation. The arrival of Caleb and their friends Susan and Robert shifts the focus to Beatrice's internal conflict about…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with a tense chase scene as the protagonist is pursued by Dauntless soldiers through an alley. In a moment of desperation, she fires blindly, driven by grief over her mother's death. The pursuit narrows to a single soldier, who she recognizes as Will—a former friend now under simulation control. Forced into a life-or-death decision, she shoots him, an act that leaves her emotionally shattered. Stumbling through the streets, she reaches a safehouse where her remaining family and…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Tris inhales the Death Serum, which reeks of smoke and spice, triggering an immediate physical rejection as she coughs and collapses into darkness. Her body grows heavy, as if filled with molasses and lead, while an overwhelming urge to sleep battles her desperate need to stay conscious. She clings to her desire to live, visualizing it as a burning flame within her chest. Despite her resistance, the serum’s weight drags her down, and she collapses to the ground, her wounded arm pressing against the cold…
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