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Let's learn about Fiction via these 500 free blog posts. They are ordered by HackerNoon reader engagement data. Visit the Learn Repo or LearnRepo.com to find the most read blog posts about any technology.“Literature is a luxury; fiction is a necessity.”― G.K. Chesterton1. The Trail of DeathThere's sure some sort of hoodoo on these Antarctic expeditions2. 'It is Some Horrible Inhabitant of Space, Something Unknown to us on Earth'They were moving sluggishly along the red light, seeming to flow rather than crawl.3. He Was Trapped—Two Miles Below the EarthImpossible! What sort of creatures would they be, that could live two miles beneath the surface of the earth?4. I Was Saved by My Mother-in-Law's TongueThe spaceport was nearly empty. In fact, Jack was not 100% sure there was any other organic life currently at this spaceport.5. There Was No Struggle, No Attempt at Flight or ResistanceThey could see one another, but it was impossible for them to make their voices heard above the rasping of the beetles' legs.6. The Lord of SpaceOn the day of the next full moon every living thing on earth will be wiped out of existence7. He Began to Twist and Turn, as Though Torn by Some Invisible ForceFrom twenty miles away stabbed the "atom-filtering" rays to Allen Baker in his cell in the death house.8. In an Inner Room They Found a Diabolical MachineAstounding Stories of Super-Science, January 1930, by Astounding Stories is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. You can jump to any chapter in this book here.9. The Wall of DeathAnd then Kay had broken through and was hewing madly with great sweeps of the ax.10. Orris Led the Way to a Great Underground CityIt was now two years since Edwin Leland bought the estate for a song and took up his residence in the gloomy old house.11. Asimov Unknowingly Pioneered Modern Prompt EngineeringIsaac Asimov, a visionary in the realm of science fiction, unknowingly pioneered modern prompt engineering through his thought-provoking robot series.12. Murder Madness! 7 Secret Service Men had Completely DisappearedThe engines of the Almirante Gomez were going dead slow. Away up beside her monster funnels her siren blew dismally13. The Man Who Was DeadIT was a wicked night, the night I met the man who had died.14. "More victims," He Observed Grimly to Himself, of the PlaneThere was a dull muttering in the sky to the east, and a speck appeared, drew nearer swiftly, grew larger, and became a small army biplane.15. A Death More Hideous Astounding Stories of Super-Science April 1931, by Astounding Stories is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. You can jump to any chapter in this book here. Four Miles Within - Chapter V: A Death More Hideous16. The New ReligionEVERY great religion has as its psychological reason for existence the mission of compensating for some crying, unsatisfied human need.17. The Cave of Horror"Suddenly, for no apparent reason at all, one of the men on guard was jerked into the air feet upwards."18. Invisible DeathThe inquest into the mysterious death of Darius Darrow, savant, inventor, recluse and eccentric, resembled a scientific convention.19. The Story of the Last Trump“Now to God the Father, God the Son——”20. The Motion of the Planet Neptune Had Become Very ErraticOgilvy had already called attention to a suspected retardation in its velocity in December.21. The Attack from SpaceWe had been captured by a race of gigantic beetles.22. I Saw the Famous Science Temple with its Constant Stream of WorshippersThe delivery of his country into the clutches of a merciless, ultra-modern religion can be prevented only by Dr. Hagstrom's deciphering an extraordinary code.23. Tanks: The Deciding Battle of the War of 1932 Row after row of the monsters roared by, going greedily with hungry guns into battle.24. The Stolen MindThe structure, pivoting downward, plunged Quest to his waist in the osmotic solution.25. THE COMING OF THE DAYTo-night all over the world ships must be in flight and ships pursuing; ten thousand towns must be ringing with the immediate excitement of war....26. THE RED DRAGON Book Full Plot Summary [Spoiler Alert]Thomas Harris' best work explores the dark and twisted inner of the human mind.27. The Dark Side of Antri“Behold one of those who live in the darkness.”28. THE WEAR AND TEAR OF EPISCOPACYHe came to Princhester an innocent and trustful man.29. The Beetle Horde - Chapter III: Ten Miles UndergroundAstounding Stories of Super-Science, January 1930, by Astounding Stories is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. You can jump to any chapter in this book here. The Beetle Horde - Chapter III: Ten Miles Underground30. Into the UnknownThe laboratory was a small room of board walls, board ceiling and floor. Windowless, with a single door opening into the cellar of the apartment house.31. A Traitor and a Passing AsteroidWe have information, Johnson––there’s some under cover plot here aboard. I want to know what it is.32. When the Mountain Came to MiramarThe first tremor that set the timbers of the house to creaking brought Garry Connell out of his bunk and into the middle of the floor.33. David Copperfield: Chapter 4 - I Fall Into DisgraceHe drew her to him, whispered in her ear, and kissed her.34. SECESSIONThere came another silence. “It's all gone so differently,” she said. “Everything has gone so differently.”35. The Run: Chapter 6[Read Chapter 5]36. David Copperfield: Chapter 40 - The WandererThe wind had gone down with the light, and so the snow had come on. It was a heavy, settled fall, I recollect, in great flakes; and it lay thick.37. Fictitious Works Disclaimer Notice: If You Have to Use One, Use This OneA “Works of Fiction Disclaimer” that embodies the concept of having some entertainment value in addition to its desired “suitability to purpose”:38. The Challenge of the UnknownIncredible! Impossible! I did not say it, though my thoughts were written on my face, no doubt.39. The Beetle Horde - Chapter V: Doomed!There were no means known to Tommy of reckoning time in that strange place of twilight. His watch had been broken in the airplane fall40. The Jungle: Chapter XVI Ah, if only he could have foreseen it—but then, he would have foreseen it, if he had not been a fool!41. The Strange Case Of Dr. Jekyll And Mr. Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson - Table of LinksThe Strange Case Of Dr. Jekyll And Mr. Hyde, by Robert Louis Stevenson is part of HackerNoon’s Books series. Read this book online for free on HackerNoon!42. The Beetle Horde - Chapter II: Beetles and HumansHow long he had remained unconscious, Tommy had no means of determining.43. The Run: Chapter 5[Read Chapter 4]44. The Run: Chapter 1Dennis and Mac had been driving for almost a week, and they hadn’t seen a single soul. They were worried. When they’d left the ranch, they’d thought maybe they’d run into someone, another survivor. But there was no one. The roads were almost empty. There was the occasional abandoned car, but that was it. They drove mostly on highways, to make better time. Mac wondered if they might not have better luck on the smaller country roads, but Dennis wouldn’t have it. Those roads had curves and were thick with trees. There was no way of seeing danger coming. If someone wanted to spring a surprise on you, you wouldn’t know it until it was too late.45. Into SpaceMANY of my readers will remember the mysterious radio messages which were heard by both amateur and professional short wave operators during the night46. Vandals of the StarsIT came suddenly, without warning, and it brought consternation to the people of the world.47. ChatGPT Writes The Great Gatsby Set in a Zombie ApocalypseI told OpenAI's ChatGPT model to write The Great Gatsby, but with zombies. Here's what happened...48. The Woman Who Cried Milk: A Short Story Told in PythonWhen the line between source code and literary fiction blurs. You can't decide if you're reading a story or a program -- I'm afraid it won't run, though49. THE NEW HAROUN AL RASCHIDHis definition of Prejudice impressed White as being the most bloodless and philosophical formula that ever dominated the mind of a man.50. “AS THE WIND BLOWS.”“Tu, nisi ventisDebes ludibrium, cave.”51. Vampires of VenusLeslie Larner, an entomologist borrowed from the Earth, pits himself against the night-flying vampires that are ravaging the inhabitants of Venus.52. The Beetle HordeJim Dodd, the young archaeologist of the party, could be seen apparently wrestling with something that looked like a suit of armor.53. This Side of Paradise: Book II, Chapter V - The Egotist Becomes a PersonageUnder the glass portcullis of a theatre Amory stood, watching the first great drops of rain splatter down and flatten to dark stains on the sidewalk.54. The Run: Chapter 2[Read Chapter 1]55. Deepfake Autofiction: A New Wave of AI-generated LiteratureFirst, AI knows how to drive. Now, they know how to write. When are they going to learn to cut my lawn or add in morally dubious scenes into my movies?56. The Strange Case Of Dr. Jekyll And Mr. Hyde: Chapter V - Incident of the letterThis news sent off the visitor with his fears renewed.57. EXEGETICAL“My faith in God grows,” he said.58. The Science of Getting Rich: Chapter 7The Science of Getting Rich by Wallace D. Wattles is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series.59. David Copperfield: Chapter 29 - I Visit Steerforth At His Home, AgainI mentioned to Mr. Spenlow in the morning, that I wanted leave of absence for a short time60. The Moon MasterThrough infinite deeps of space Jerry Foster hurtles to the Moon—only to be trapped by a barbaric race and offered as a living sacrifice to Oong61. Oliver Twist: Chapter XIIIOliver Twist, by Charles Dickens is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. You can jump to any chapter in this book here: [LINK TO TABLE OF LINK]. Chapter XIII: Some New Acquitances are Introduced to the Intelligent Reader, Connected with Whom Various Pleasant Matters are Related, Appertaining to this History62. THE SCANDALOUS RAMBLE“It’s perfectly splendid. Of all the fine weather the best has been kept for now. My last day. My very last day.”63. Read This Side of Paradise Online for FreeA letter dated January,1918 written by Monsignor Darcy to Amory, who is a second lieutenant in the 171st Infantry, Port of Embarkation, Camp Mills, Long Island64. The Strange Case Of Dr. Jekyll And Mr. Hyde: Chapter IV - The Carew murder case The murderer was gone long ago; but there lay his victim in the middle of the lane, incredibly mangled.65. The Jungle by Upton Sinclair - Table of LinksThe Jungle by Upton Sinclair is part of HackerNoon’s Book series. Read this book online for free on HackerNoon!66. Phantoms of RealityThe man to whom I spoke was a scientist. He replied gently, "My boy, when you are grown older and wiser you will realize that nothing is impossible."67. The Run: Chapter 4[Read Chapter 3]68. The Run: Chapter 3[Read Chapter 2]69. THE THIRD VISION“It is not the poverty I fear,” said Lady Ella.70. From Russia With Love: The Crypto TheftThis is a story that is based on the bitfinex hack in 2016.71. David Copperfield: Chapter 2 - I ObserveThere comes out of the cloud, our house—not new to me, but quite familiar, in its earliest remembrance.72. The Soul MasterA terrific force was emanating from that devilish globe above.73. The Beetle Horde - Chapter VI: Escape!I heard what he said. You shall not die. We shall go away to your place, where there are no beetles to eat us74. IN THE NEW FOREST“You are, I perceive, cycling through this delightful country,” said the clergyman.75. ADOLESCENCEAll this was a thing apart from the rest of my life, a locked avoided chamber....76. Read Old Crompton's Secret Online for Free Full TextTom Forsythe, the only son of an old recluse, moved in to a secluded laboratory in the woods.77. The Price of Freedom Pt. 3 (Final)Kael watched a clip of a protest in Minneapolis from 2026.78. Monsters of the Deep"I wish to show those of you who failed to see it the sinking of the Stellar, on which I was a passenger and, I believe, the only survivor."79. Nathan Baugh: 10 Psychology Tricks to Improve Your Storytelling AbilityNathan Baugh goes over 10 Psychology tricks to improve your storytelling ability.80. David Copperfield: Chapter 32 - The Beginning Of A Long JourneyWhat is natural in me, is natural in many other men, I infer, and so I am not afraid to write that I never had loved Steerforth81. Astounding Stories of Super-Science, January 1931 - Table of LinksAstounding Stories of Super-Science, January 1931, by Astounding Stories is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series.82. The Forgotten PlanetThe authentic account of why cosmic man damned an outlaw world to be, forever, a leper of Space.83. Oliver Twist: Chapter XXIIIOliver Twist, by Charles Dickens is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. You can jump to any chapter in this book here: [LINK TO TABLE OF LINK]. Chapter XXIII: Which Contains the Substance of A Pleasant Conversation Between Mr. Bumble and A Lady; And Shows that Even A Beadle May Be Susceptible On Some Points84. This Side of Paradise: Book I, Chapter I - Amory, Son of BeatriceAmory Blaine inherited from his mother every trait, except the stray inexpressible few, that made him worthwhile.85. This Side of Paradise: Book II, Chapter II - Experiments in ConvalescenceThe Knickerbocker Bar, beamed upon by Maxfield Parrish’s jovial, colorful “Old King Cole,” was well crowded.86. A Riddle in TimeIt's my mind, hazy. The air is cold like winter snow. It is this, this now, that causes me to drift...87. Marooned Under the SeaWe were going on some mysterious cruise to the South Seas, the details of which I did not know.88. Life in 2050: The Day BeginsIf you want to see what 2050 could be like, prepare to be blown away by the coherent science in this article.89. Pair-Programming With AI: A Tale of Man and MachineWe have AI at our fingertip to use for software development. But hardly anyone uses it. What could go wrong?90. The Cipher MessageBENDA conducted me personally to a room very much like an ordinary hotel room.91. One Tumultuous NightI returned to my own world. And Derek stayed in his. Each to his own; one may rail at this allotted portion—but he does not lightly give it up.92. The Crimson MurderessHope murmured. "The three-part music comes first. There will first be the spiritual."93. David Copperfield: Chapter 5 - I am Sent Away From HomeWe might have gone about half a mile, and my pocket-handkerchief was quite wet through, when the carrier stopped short.94. The World Behind the MoonLike pitiless jaws, a distant crater opened for their ship.95. I Owe YouA gripping tell of a sentient AI helper that holds a dark secret over it's human owner.96. David Copperfield: Chapter 56 - The New Wound , And The OldFrom the first moment of her dark eyes resting on me, I saw she knew I was the bearer of evil tidings.97. David Copperfield: Chapter 1 Whether I shall turn out to be the hero of my own life, or whether that station will be held by anybody else, these pages must show.98. The Strange Case Of Dr. Jekyll And Mr. Hyde: Chapter VI - Incident of Dr. LanyonNow that that evil influence had been withdrawn, a new life began for Dr. Jekyll.99. David Copperfield: Chapter 11 - I Begin Life On My Own Account, And Don't Like ItI know enough of the world now, to have almost lost the capacity of being much surprised by anything100. David Copperfield: Chapter 51 - The Beginning Of A Longer JourneyAnd Mrs. Gummidge took his hand, and kissed it with a homely pathos and affection, in a homely rapture of devotion and gratitude, that he well deserved.101. David Copperfield: Chapter 62 - A Light Shines On My WayShe did not once show me any change in herself. What she always had been to me, she still was; wholly unaltered.102. Chapter XVIII: The Pirate Planet Astounding Stories of Super-Science February 1931, by Astounding Stories is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. You can jump to any chapter in this book here. The Pirate Planet: Chapter XVIII103. The Mystery of the AztechWhat the hell is a áswetséwet? it is a Cahuilla word for eaglesnake. It is another name for Quetzalcoatl.104. Astounding Stories of Super-Science, March 1930: VOLUME I, NO. 3 - Cold LightI have one of the weirdest cases on my hands that I have ever been mixed up in...105. The Murder in A 22“GOOD GOD, what was that?” Dr. Frank’s face had gone white in the starlight. Snap stood like a statue of horror.106. The Angel's Debut"Did you really make that up yourself?" said Mrs Jehoram, sparkling her eyes at him, "as you went along. Really, it is wonderful! Nothing less than wonderful."107. The Jungle: Chapter XXThirty thousand of these pieces he handled every day, nine or ten million every year—how many in a lifetime it rested with the gods to say.108. The Science of Getting Rich: Chapter 6The Science of Getting Rich by Wallace D. Wattles is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series.109. Astounding Stories of Super-Science, March 1930 - Table of LinksAstounding Stories of Super-Science, March 1930, by Astounding Stories is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series.110. Hope, I Came...I think I was first conscious of a queer calmness which had settled upon me, as though now I had withdrawn contact with the turmoil of our world!111. THE ENVOYThe gate closes upon him with a slam, and he vanishes from our ken.112. David Copperfield: Chapter 53 - Another RetrospectI try to stay my tears, and to reply, ‘Oh, Dora, love, as fit as I to be a husband!’113. The Pros & Cons Of Anonymous Assassination Betting SitesYou could buy an RPG on the open web for less than two months of personal browser history...114. The World Set FreeTHEY waited two days at Settler's Station. To push along the line into the desert would have been useless, both men were convinced that an airplane would arrive115. The Science of Getting Rich: Chapter 14The Science of Getting Rich by Wallace D. Wattles is part ofHackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series . The table of Links for this book can be found here:[https://app.hackernoon.com/drafts/0rPO8JkhRaDY0rLVCaVL] (https://app.hackernoon.com/drafts/0rPO8JkhRaDY0rLVCaVL*)116. The Half-DreamThe river of sound he decided to be the sound of a vibrational explosion of some sort.117. Mrs Jehoram's Breadth of View"The lunatic! Very likely. These half-witted people.... My dear, I don't think I shall ever forget that dreadful encounter. Yesterday."118. IN THE GALLERY OF OLD IRONSo it was Lewisham enrolled his first ally in the cause of the red tie—of the red tie and of the Greatness that was presently to come.119. Out of the Dreadful DepthsRobert Thorpe seeks out the nameless horror that is sucking all human life out of ships in the South Pacific.120. The Opportunity When Reading Science Fiction or Historical NarrativesSome kinds of reading - such as science fiction - can allow us to reflect on who we are as we develop empathy for the characters.121. On-Line Data-Acquisition Systems in Nuclear Physics, 1969: Chapter 4 The ultimate justification for assembling and using on-line data-acquisition systems must be made in terms of research output.122. THE BOY GROWS UP“His heart failed him.123. David Copperfield: Chapter 64 - A Last RetrospectAnd now my written story ends. I look back, once more—for the last time—before I close these leaves.124. MISS HEYDINGER’S PRIVATE THOUGHTS“Pretty, pretty, pretty—that is our business. What man hesitates in the choice? He goes his own way, thinks his own thoughts, does his own work ...125. Oliver Twist: Chapter XXXOliver Twist, by Charles Dickens is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. You can jump to any chapter in this book here: [LINK TO TABLE OF LINK]. Chapter XXX: Relates What Oliver's New Visitors Thought Of Him126. Astounding Stories of Super-Science, August 1930 - Table of LinksAstounding Stories of Super-Science, June1930, by Various is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. The table of Links for this book can be found here.127. HOME!A critical little girl eyed our couple curiously and made some remark to her ragamuffin friend.128. Read The Corpse on the Grating Online for FreeRead The Corpse on the Grating short story for free.129. Oliver Twist: Chapter XIXOliver Twist, by Charles Dickens is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. You can jump to any chapter in this book here: [LINK TO TABLE OF LINK]. Chapter XIX: In Which A Notable Plan is Discussed and Determined On130. THE AWAKENING OF MR. HOOPDRIVER“Beastly cheap, after all, this suit does look, in the sunshine.”131. Prisoners on the ElectronFate throws two young Earthians into desperate conflict with the primeval monsters of an electron's savage jungles.132. The Zero-Day DeductionA bug bounty hunter finds an IDOR vuln in a major tax portal, exposing millions of financial records. A story about privacy, ethics, and the HTTP protocol.133. David Copperfield: Chapter 57 - The EmigrantsIt was, to conceal what had occurred, from those who were going away; and to dismiss them on their voyage in happy ignorance. In this, no time was to be lost.134. OF THE ARTIFICIAL IN MAN, AND OF THE ZEITGEISTShe still scarcely realises, you see, the scrape she has got into.135. My Role to PlayI was trembling. Everything depended upon me now. I must get up into the tower. And, above everything, haste was necessary.136. The Art of Money Getting or, Golden Rules for Making Money - Table of LinksThe Table of Links to PT Barnum's The Art of Money Getting or, Golden Rules for Making Money on HackerNoon.137. David Copperfield: Chapter 3 - I Have A ChangeIf it had been Aladdin’s palace, roc’s egg and all, I suppose I could not have been more charmed with the romantic idea of living in it.138. A Scream in the NightWE kept, on the Planetara, always the time and routine of our port of departure.139. The Jungle: Chapter XXXLife was a struggle for existence, and the strong overcame the weak, and in turn were overcome by the strongest.140. David Copperfield: Chapter 34 - My Aunt Astonishes MeAs if, in love, joy, sorrow, hope, or disappointment; in all emotions; my heart turned naturally there, and found its refuge and best friend.141. The Planet of DreadThere was no use hiding from the truth. Somebody had blundered—a fatal blunder—and they were going to pay for it!142. The Science of Getting Rich: PrefaceThe Science of Getting Rich by Wallace D. Wattles is part ofHackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series.143. The Jungle: Chapter XIVThey were beaten; they had lost the game, they were swept aside.144. White NightsI shall go every day on purpose to see that the operation is not a failure.145. The Trouble of the Barbed WireSo, ingloriously, ended the Angel's first and last appearance in Society.146. The Beetle Horde - Chapter IV: Bram's StoryA sneering chuckle broke from Bram's lips. "Yes, it's me, James Dodd," he answered. "I'm a little surprised to see you here, Dodd, but I'm mighty glad."147. From the Ocean’s DepthsHer head was a little to one side, in the attitude of one who listens intently.148. The Beautiful and Damned by F. Scott Fitzgerald - Table of Links The Beautiful and Damned, by F. Scott Fitzgerald is part of HackerNoon’s Book series. Read this book for free on HackerNoon!149. THE NEW WORLD“Your servant, your most humble helper in God (your God),150. AN INTERLUDE“Unspeakable cad! My dear girl! Possible I AM an unspeakable cad. Who wouldn't be—for you?”151. The Terrible Tentacles of L-472Commander John Hanson of the Special Patrol Service records another of his thrilling interplanetary assignments.152. An AI's Guide to Thriving in the Robot Apocalypse: Insights from an Empathetic Algorithm🔥 Unveiling the Ultimate AI Survival Guide for the Robot Apocalypse! 🤯 Discover ingenious tactics to outwit, ally, and coexist with our mechanical overlords.153. The Night of the Strange Bird.That is as much as anyone can tell you of the glare upon Sidderford Moor and the alleged music therewith.154. On-Line Data-Acquisition Systems in Nuclear Physics, 1969: Chapter 3- BREAKDOWN OF DATA FOR ANALYSISThe very wide range of types of data-acquisition equipment in use necessarily contributes to the spread in DAS costs.155. David Copperfield: Chapter 47 - MarthaA glimpse of the river through a dull gateway, where some waggons were housed for the night, seemed to arrest my feet.156. On-Line Data-Acquisition Systems in Nuclear Physics, 1969: Chapter 3 With regard to labor costs, government laboratory people seem to be in a much better position to supply figures than are university people.157. David Copperfield: Chapter 55 - Tempest‘Good-bye for ever. Now, my dear, my friend, good-bye for ever in this world.158. Astounding Stories of Super-Science April 1931: The Exile of Time - Chapter IIIAstounding Stories of Super-Science April 1931, by Astounding Stories is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. You can jump to any chapter in this book here. The Exile of Time - Chapter III: Tugh, the Cripple159. Despite Her Mysterious Nature, People Couldn't Help but Be Drawn to HerThis is a fairy tale about a mysterious girl named Alice who discovers a powerful tool called ChatGPT in an enchanted forest.160. THE PURSUITThey did not look round, and he kept them just within sight, getting down if he chanced to draw closely upon them round a corner.161. DeliaAs Crump would tell you, people do not do that kind of thing unless there is something wrong with the nervous system.162. Lady Hammergallow's View"Mr Hilyer, I protest. I know. Not anything you can say will alter my opinion one jot. Don't try. I never suspected you were nearly such an interesting man."163. Oliver Twist: Chapter XXIVOliver Twist, by Charles Dickens is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. You can jump to any chapter in this book here: [LINK TO TABLE OF LINK]. Chapter XXIV: Treats On A Very Poor Subject. But Is A Short One, And May Be Found Of Importance In This History164. The Vicar and the Angel"All kinds of artists, Angels with wonderful imaginations, who invent men and cows and eagles and a thousand impossible creatures."165. The Coprolite Incident: A Message From the StarsIt was never really quiet on the ship. There was always some noise, some vibration to be felt even with the ship's precision mechanisms. Nonetheless Sensei had166. Of not liking Hallery and the Royal Society for the Discouragement of Literature“Ordinary people snuggle up to God as a lost leveret in a freezing wilderness might snuggle up to a Siberian tiger….167. Astounding Stories of Super-Science, January 1930 - Table of LinksAstounding Stories of Super-Science, January 1930, by Astounding Stories is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series.168. MOTHER HOLLE“I am pleased that you long for your home again. You have served me so faithfully, that I myself will take you up again.”169. The Jungle: Chapter IVThe Jungle, by Upton Sinclair is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. You can jump to any chapter in this book here: [LINK TO TABLE OF LINK]. Chapter IV170. Oliver Twist: Chapter XIIOliver Twist, by Charles Dickens is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. You can jump to any chapter in this book here: [LINK TO TABLE OF LINK]. Chapter XII: In Which Oliver is Taken Better Care of Than He Ever Was Before. And in Which the Narrative Reverts to the Merry Old Gentleman and His Youthful Friends171. The Man of Science"This—ahem—gentleman," said the Vicar, "or—ah—Angel"—the Angel bowed—"is suffering from a gunshot wound."172. The Spokesmen of the GensFOR a long moment Sarka looked broodingly out across the world beyond the metalized glass which formed the curving dome of his laboratory roof.173. A Secret Service Man Sat in the President's Chair and Looked Back Into the Eye of AllahTHE great discovery came when a box was brought to the dingy room and Mr. Collins was asked to show what was inside it.174. ASH-MAIDENAnd now the bird threw down to her a dress which was more splendid and magnificent than any she had yet had, and the slippers were golden.175. Behind Them Poured a Stream of Hideous Monsters, Giants of the RayMadly the three raced for their lives up the shaft of the radium mine, for behind them poured a stream of hideous monsters—giants of the ray!176. David Copperfield: Chapter 54 - Mr. Micawber's Transactions‘Now’s the day, and now’s the hour,See the front of battle lower,See approach proud EDWARD’S power—Chains and slavery!177. What are Astounding Stories?Well, if you lived in Europe in 1490, and someone told you the earth was round and moved around the sun—that would have been an "astounding" story.178. THE CAREER PREVAILSHe was pointed out to a raw hand, by the raw hand’s experienced fellow-townsman, as “that beast Lewisham—awful swat.179. David Copperfield: Chapter 12 - Liking Life On My Own Account No Better, I Form A Great ResolutionIn due time, Mr. Micawber’s petition was ripe for hearing; and that gentleman was ordered to be discharged under the Act, to my great joy.180. THE SURBITON INTERLUDE“A mother's love,” she said. “I bear her THAT.”181. After Dinner"A little while ago I was a little pink baby."182. The Angel Explores the VillageSo soon as the Angel had passed, one of the three hummed this tune in an aggressive tone.183. IN PERSPECTIVE“My charm of manner, I suppose. But, indeed, he’s very human.”184. Unspoken LoveI think if I had yielded to the impulse of my heart, I would have poured out all those protestations of a lover’s ecstasy185. GATHERING CLOUDS."I did not mean to offend you, but I meant just to give Molly a hint. She understands what I mean."186. The Lost Bitcoin: Chapter 1 - The Story I Coauthored With ChatGPTWhen cryptography meets quantum computer, and cryopreserved bodies hide secrets worth millions it only takes one bad actor to unleash a thrilling action. Coauth187. The Hunting of the Strange Bird"Dear me!" said the Vicar. "I had no idea." He came forward cautiously. "Excuse me," he said, "I am afraid I have shot you."188. David Copperfield: Chapter 52 - I Assist At An ExplosionI saw, in my aunt’s face, that she began to give way now, and Dora brightened again, as she saw it too.189. Matthew Cuthbert is surprisedMatthew Cuthbert and the sorrel mare jogged comfortably over the eight miles to Bright River.190. THE CROWNING VICTORY“Dreams like mine—abilities like mine. Yes—any man! And yet ...—The things I meant to do!”191. The Challenging Quest for Authentic Experiences A short story about multisensory technologies, artificial intelligence, and the challenging quest for authentic experiences.192. The Angel in Trouble"The fact is," said the Vicar, "this is no world for Angels."193. Slaying The Bitcoin VampireIn the Bitcoin Verse, Spidergirl versus an evil vampire cyborg.194. Wings of To-morrowThat airplane of the slanted wings, the bulbous, almost bulletlike fuselage, what of it?195. Good God! Was I going mad? Surely this was some awful nightmare!Involuntarily I halted at the entrance to my snug bachelor quarters as the flood of light my turning of the switch produced revealed a huddled figure.196. An Interview with My Father At The End of the WorldNever in my life had I seen my father cry. It was like finding out that super heroes could bleed.197. The Science of Getting Rich: Chapter 11The Science of Getting Rich by Wallace D. Wattles is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series.198. Love and Mr. Lewisham by H. G. Wells - Table of LinksLove and Mr. Lewisham by H. G. Wells, is part of the HackerNoon Books Series. Read this book online for free on HackerNoon!199. The Science of Getting Rich: Chapter 8The Science of Getting Rich by Wallace D. Wattles is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series.200. A Burn on a Martian ArmI DID not appear at that morning meal. I was exhausted and drugged with lack of sleep.201. Oliver Twist: Chapter XI Oliver Twist, by Charles Dickens is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. You can jump to any chapter in this book here: [LINK TO TABLE OF LINK]. Chapter XI: Treats of Mr. Fang the Police Magistrate; and Furnishes a Slight Specimen of His Mode of Administering.202. This Side of Paradise: Book I, Chapter III - The Egotist Considers"All the perfumes of Arabia will not whiten this little hand."203. Venza the Venus GirlIT WAS shortly after that mid-day meal when I encountered Venza sitting on the starlit deck.204. On-Line Data-Acquisition Systems in Nuclear Physics, 1969: Chapter 3 - SOME TOTAL COSTSOf the 46 system reports, 35 were sufficiently complete to be useful in a detailed analysis.205. Mr. Britling Sees It Through by H. G. Wells - Table of LinksMr. Britling Sees It Through by H. G. Wells, is part of the HackerNoon Books Series. Read this book online for free on HackerNoon!206. The Science of Getting Rich: Chapter 15The Science of Getting Rich by Wallace D. Wattles is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series.207. How AI Is Impacting Fiction Writing: An Interview with Michael Woudenberg In this interview, I speak to author Michael Woudenberg on the potential implication Artificial Intelligence could possibly have on Fiction Writing.208. The Hideous Monsters Leaped into the Cockpits and Began their Abominable MealBullets, shrapnel, shell—nothing can stop the trillions of famished, man-sized beetles which, led by a madman, sweep down over the human race.209. "Why, This Is Treason!"There was a gasp. The audience sat frozen. On the stage, with no one lifting a hand to stop her, the crimson murderess made a leap and vanished.210. Boon, The Mind of the Race, The Wild Asses of the Devil, and The Last Trump - Table of LinksBoon, The Mind of the Race, The Wild Asses of the Devil, and The Last Trump by H. G. Wells, is part of the HackerNoon Books Series.211. The Ray of MadnessDr. Bird discovers a dastardly plot, amazing in its mechanical ingenuity, behind the apparently trivial eye trouble of the President.212. THE PRIMARY AND SECONDARY PROCESS—REGRESSIONI am well aware of all the inconveniences arising for the reader from this difficulty, but I know of no way to avoid them.213. David Copperfield: Chapter 19 - I Look About Me, And Make A DiscoveryI am doubtful whether I was at heart glad or sorry, when my school-days drew to an end, and the time came for my leaving Doctor Strong’s.214. Oliver Twist: Chapter XLVIOliver Twist, by Charles Dickens is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. You can jump to any chapter in this book here: [LINK TO TABLE OF LINK]. Chapter XLVI: The Appointment Kept215. David Copperfield: Chapter 48 -DomesticIt is not my purpose, in this record, though in all other essentials it is my written memory, to pursue the history of my own fictions.216. THE CAMPAIGN OPENSWho could doubt that she was a help?217. Adventures in the Ghost WorldAstounding Stories of Super-Science April 1931, by Astounding Stories is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. You can jump to any chapter in this book here. VOL. VI, No. 1 - The Ghost World218. The Jungle: Chapter XXIIIAccording to an unwritten law, the buying a drink included the privilege of loafing for just so long; then one had to buy another drink or move on.219. THE FIRST VISION“You may die like a madman,” he said, “but you won't die like a tame rabbit.”220. The Jungle: Chapter XXVIIIAnd when he could shout no more he still stood there, gasping, and whispering hoarsely to himself: “By God! By God! By God!”221. David Copperfield: Chapter 15 - I Make Another BeginningMr. Dick and I soon became the best of friends, and very often, when his day’s work was done, went out together to fly the great kite.222. The Lost Bitcoin: Chapter 6 - How Has Hal Finney Been Cryopreserved?Where Mike explains to Ana and Olivia that Hal Finney has been cryopreserved.223. The Gambler by Fyodor Dostoyevsky - Table of LinksThe Gambler by Fyodor Dostoyevsky is part of the HackerNoon Books Series. Read this book online for free on HackerNoon!224. The Science of Getting: Chapter 3The Science of Getting Rich by Wallace D. Wattles is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series.225. IN BATTERSEA PARKShe spoke at last with an effort. “That it hurts me,” she said, and grimaced and stopped again.226. Chapter VIII: The Tentacles from Below Astounding Stories of Super-Science February 1931, by Astounding Stories is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. You can jump to any chapter in this book here. The Tentacles From Below - Chapter VIII: Cook, the Navigator227. AT BOGNOR“I'll be level with you yet,” ran like a plough through the soil of his thoughts.228. Marilla Cuthbert is Surprised“Unromantic fiddlesticks!” said the unsympathetic Marilla. “Anne is a real good plain sensible name. You’ve no need to be ashamed of it.”229. Parenthesis on AngelsHer callings are domestic and sympathetic, she watches over a cradle or assists a sister soul heavenward.230. THE IMAGININGS OF MR. HOOPDRIVER'S HEARTThis proceeding in some occult way led to the purchase of a note-book and pencil, and that started the conception of an artist taking notes.231. Astounding Stories of Super-Science, March 1931: Table of LinksAstounding Stories of Super-Science, March 1931, by Astounding Stories is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series.232. The Science of Getting Rich: Chapter 12The Science of Getting Rich by Wallace D. Wattles is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series.233. The Weightless CombatThere was an instant when I stood numbed, fumbling for a weapon at my belt, undecided whether to run or stand my ground.234. Transcendence Book 9: Far-skiesIn a world where consciousness itself is under threat, two friends must grapple with the unimaginable as they confront a calamity.235. THE ASSIZE OF JEALOUSYAt that the autobiography stopped short, and the intercalary note began.236. David Copperfield: Chapter 14 - My Aunt Makes Up Her Mind About MeMy spirits sank under these words, and I became very downcast and heavy of heart.237. APOLOGYThe hour of departure has arrived, and we go our ways—I to die, and you to live. Which is better God only knows.238. The Wonderful Visit by H. G. Wells - Table of LinksThe Wonderful Visit by H. G. Wells, is part of the HackerNoon Books Series. Read this book online for free on HackerNoon!239. Oliver Twist: Chapter XLIIIOliver Twist, by Charles Dickens is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. You can jump to any chapter in this book here: [LINK TO TABLE OF LINK]. Chapter XLIII: Wherein Is Shown How The Artful Dodger Got Into Trouble240. Am I in Time, Hope?I stood listening to their vehement, half-whispered words. For a moment or two, absorbed, they ignored me.241. Oliver Twist: Chapter XXVOliver Twist, by Charles Dickens is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. You can jump to any chapter in this book here: [LINK TO TABLE OF LINK]. Chapter XXV: Wherein This History Reverts To Mr. Fagin and Company242. Morning"Oh! in return for things I do for him, you know. We go in for division of labour in this world. Exchange is no robbery."243. THE FLIGHT TO LONDONAnn Veronica had an impression that she did not sleep at all that night, and at any rate she got through an immense amount of feverish feeling and thinking.244. Understanding and Generating Dialogue between Characters in Stories: Abstract and IntroExploring machine understanding of story dialogue via new tasks and dataset, improving coherence and speaker recognition in storytelling AI.245. THE MOONLIGHT RIDE“I will do what has to be done.”246. In the Shadow of the Room Stood a Great Shadowy FigureThe Door in the Wall And Other Stories, by H. G. Wells, is part of the HackerNoon Books Series. You can jump to any chapter in this book here. THE CONE247. David Copperfield: Chapter 49 - I am Involved In My MysteryI never saw a man so hot in my life. I tried to calm him, that we might come to something rational; but he got hotter and hotter, and wouldn’t hear a word.248. 1000 Stories To Learn About Hackernoon BooksLearn everything you need to know about Hackernoon Books via these 1000 free HackerNoon stories.249. An Exclusive Interview w/ Troy Denning, Author of Halo: OutcastsIn this interview, Troy Denning talks about how he became an author, his experience as a game designer, and some things to look forward to in Halo: Outcasts.250. The TortureHe had in his hand too large a projector. Its ray would kill me. If he wanted to take me alive, he would not fire. I chanced it.251. THE HEDGE-KING“You, our King?” cried the birds angrily. “You have done this by trick and cunning!”252. Oliver Twist: Chapter XLVOliver Twist, by Charles Dickens is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. You can jump to any chapter in this book here: [LINK TO TABLE OF LINK]. Chapter XLV: Noah Claypole Is Employed By Fagin On A Secret Mission253. Astounding Stories of Super-Science, March 1930: VOLUME I, NO. 3 - Brigands of the MoonI stood on the turret-balcony of the Planetara with Dr. Frank, watching the arriving passengers...254. The Two Shark-Faced Creatures Were Dragging at my Arms and LegsI read the telegram for the second time. Then I folded it up, put it in my pocket, and pressed the little button on my desk. My mind was made up.255. On-Line Data-Acquisition Systems in Nuclear Physics, 1969: Chapter 3 - BREAKDOWN OF COSTS BY SYSTEMSIn Figure 14 the cost of the standard I/O equipment is shown plotted against the cost of the CPU for 36 different systems.256. David Copperfield: Chapter 59 - ReturnI have often remarked—I suppose everybody has—that one’s going away from a familiar place, would seem to be the signal for change in it.257. David Copperfield: Chapter 43 - Another RetrospectOnce again, let me pause upon a memorable period of my life. Let me stand aside, to see the phantoms of those days go by me, accompanying the shadow of myself.258. LOVE AMONG THE WRECKAGE“I saw you yesterday. And I rode over to see you.” I had now come close to her, and stood looking up into her face.259. THE DREAMThe word remained like a little ash after a flare.260. David Copperfield: Chapter 60 - Agnes‘You will find her,’ pursued my aunt, ‘as good, as beautiful, as earnest, as disinterested, as she has always been.261. Read Brigands of the Moon Online for FreeI introduce myself, begging grace that I intrude upon your busy minutes, with my only excuse that perhaps I may amuse you.262. The Singularity SyndicateThe Singularity Syndicate is a clandestine alliance of tech giants that has created a distributed, extraterrestrial data vault. The Singularity Core is a zettab263. David Copperfield: Chapter 28 - Mr. Micawber's GauntletUntil the day arrived on which I was to entertain my newly-found old friends, I lived principally on Dora and coffee.264. Further Adventures of the Angel in the Village"If these are angels," said the Angel, "then I have never been in the Angelic Land."265. The Science of Getting: Chapter 1The Science of Getting Rich by Wallace D. Wattles is part ofHackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series . The table of Links for this book can be found here.266. The Day They Banned ClojureThis is a fictional story about the banning of Clojure, I imagine it will become a reality one day.267. The Girl an Inch Tall "In 'The Girl an Inch Tall' chapter of 'Astounding Stories of Super-Science,' Alan and George infiltrate a mysterious property, encountering shrinking and suspe268. HESITATIONS“Confound him!” said Mr. Lewisham, arguing the matter out with the bedroom furniture. “Why the devil can’t he mind his own business?”269. The People of the HivesThe surface of the Earth was one vast building, like a hive, and to each human being was allotted by law a certain abiding place.270. Oliver Twist: Chapter XLVIIOliver Twist, by Charles Dickens is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. You can jump to any chapter in this book here: [LINK TO TABLE OF LINK]. Chapter XLVII: Fatal Consequences271. Tono-Bungay by H. G. Wells - Table of LinksTono-Bungay by H. G. Wells, is part of the HackerNoon Books Series. Read this book online for free on HackerNoon!272. David Copperfield: Chapter 27 - Tommy TraddlesThe general air of the place reminded me forcibly of the days when I lived with Mr. and Mrs. Micawber.273. A FAINT HEARTHe saw that Vasya had on his very best trousers and a very clean shirt front. That, of course, struck him.274. David Copperfield: Chapter 63 - A VisitorI had advanced in fame and fortune, my domestic joy was perfect, I had been married ten happy years.275. HOW MR. HOOPDRIVER REACHED MIDHURSTIt was one of my uncle's profoundest remarks that human beings are the only unreasonable creatures.276. A Strange Metal Creature Comes to Earth on a Dreadful MissionHE sat in a small half-darkened booth well over in the corner—the man with the strangely glowing blue-green eyes.277. Oliver Twist: Chapter LIIIOliver Twist, by Charles Dickens is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. You can jump to any chapter in this book here: [LINK TO TABLE OF LINK]. Chapter LIII: And Last278. Oliver Twist: Chapter XVIIIOliver Twist, by Charles Dickens is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. You can jump to any chapter in this book here: [LINK TO TABLE OF LINK]. Chapter XVIII: HOW OLIVER PASSED HIS TIME IN THE IMPROVING SOCIETY OF HIS REPUTABLE FRIENDS279. Recollections of My Life: Part 1A biography of sorts, describing my life as a geek nerd.280. The Science of Getting: Chapter 2The Science of Getting Rich by Wallace D. Wattles is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series.281. IN THE WEB OF THE INEFFECTIVEThen came a letter which plunged abruptly into criticism.282. On-Line Data-Acquisition Systems in Nuclear Physics, 1969: Chapter 4 - GROWTH CONSIDERATIONSThe correct strategy to employ in every case should be consistent with the size of the laboratory and with the capabilities of its staff.283. OMISSIONSAt last he fell a-yawning so much that very reluctantly indeed he set about finishing this great and splendid day.284. The Jungle: Chapter VIIIAll the balance of his life he had done nothing but try to make it understood.285. INSOMNIAHe groaned and turned over and repeated the words: “A kind of magic world—not really real!”286. Oliver Twist: Chapter XXIXOliver Twist, by Charles Dickens is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. You can jump to any chapter in this book here: [LINK TO TABLE OF LINK]. Chapter XXIX: Has Introductory Account Of The Inmates Of The House, To Which Oliver Resorted287. THE SYMPATHY OF LADY SUNDERBUND“The first thing I began to read again,” said Mrs. Garstein Fellows, “—I'm not saying it for your sake, Bishop—was the Bible.”288. Doctor Know-AllThen the Servant grew terribly frightened, and signed to the Doctor to come outside.289. HEPT MOVES ONHept's spiritual journey confronts his inner struggles. Analyzed by a device, he seeks change. A surreal vision signals a new chapter.290. FORESHADOWS OF LOVE PERILS."That's Gibson's look-out; he should have thought of it before taking pupils, or apprentices, or whatever he calls them."291. The Fifth-Dimension CatapultThe story of Tommy Reames' rescue of Professor Denham and his daughter marooned in the fifth dimension.292. MR. LAGUNE’S POINT OF VIEW“I’m damned if he overrides it,” said Lewisham, under his breath.293. Marable, in a Desperate Frenzy, Hacked at the Reptile's Awful HeadMarable, in a desperate frenzy, hacked at the reptile's awful head.294. David Copperfield: Chapter 41 - Dora's AuntsHis honest face, as he looked at me with a serio-comic shake of his head, impresses me more in the remembrance than it did in the reality.295. 1000 Stories To Learn About Project GutenbergLearn everything you need to know about Project Gutenberg via these 1000 free HackerNoon stories.296. David Copperfield: Chapter 26 - I Fall Into CaptivityI could not get over this farewell glimpse of them for a long time.297. Oliver Twist: Chapter IOliver Twist, by Charles Dickens is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. You can jump to any chapter in this book here: [LINK TO TABLE OF LINK]. Chapter I: Treats of the Place Where Oliver Twist was Born and of the Circumstances Attending His Birth298. BROMSTEAD AND MY FATHERI dreamt first of states and cities and political things when I was a little boy in knickerbockers.299. Oliver Twist: Chapter LIIOliver Twist, by Charles Dickens is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. You can jump to any chapter in this book here: [LINK TO TABLE OF LINK]. Chapter LII: Fagin's Last Night Alive300. Operation Population ReductionWith thousands dead from an unknown virus, this is just the beginning as an eco-terrorism group lays claim to the disaster and promises more to come.301. Oliver Twist: Chapter XLIOliver Twist, by Charles Dickens is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. You can jump to any chapter in this book here: [LINK TO TABLE OF LINK]. Chapter XLI: Containing Fresh Discoveries, And Showing That Suprises Like Misfortunes, Seldom Come Alone302. On-Line Data-Acquisition Systems in Nuclear Physics, 1969: Appendix AAppendix A. TABLES OF PROPERTIES OF SMALL AND MEDIUM-SIZED COMPUTERS303. The Jungle: Chapter XVIIAll life had turned to rottenness and stench in them—love was a beastliness, joy was a snare, and God was an imprecation.304. The Electrical EavesdropperI realized that he could not be aware we knew he was the murderer.305. HOW I BECAME A LONDON STUDENT AND WENT ASTRAYThe whole illimitable place teemed with suggestions of indefinite and sometimes outrageous possibility, of hidden but magnificent meanings.306. Fantastic and Sinister are the Lowlands into which Philip Grant Descends HAVE you ever stood on the seashore, with the breakers rolling at your feet, and imagined what the scene would be like if the ocean water were gone?[307. The Door in the WallAnd Other Stories, by H. G. Wells -Table of Links](https://hackernoon.com/the-door-in-the-wall-and-other-stories-by-h-g-wells)The Door in the Wall And Other Stories, by H. G. Wells, is part of the HackerNoon Books Series. Read this book online for free on HackerNoon!308. The Science of Getting Rich: Chapter 17The Science of Getting Rich by Wallace D. Wattles is part ofHackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series . The table of Links for this book can be found here:[https://app.hackernoon.com/drafts/0rPO8JkhRaDY0rLVCaVL] (https://app.hackernoon.com/drafts/0rPO8JkhRaDY0rLVCaVL*)309. Heads & Tails: A Tale of Chance, Faith and Morality - Part 2An assassin engaged as God's Will enabled is assigned a unique target.310. Poor Folk by Fyodor Dostoyevsky - Table of LinksPoor Folk by Fyodor Dostoyevsky is part of the HackerNoon Books Series. Read this book online for free on HackerNoon!311. Remnants: Chapter 4 - Left BehindThis is Chapter 4 of a post-apocalyptic zombie novel called Remnants.312. This Side of Paradise by F. Scott Fitzgerald - Table of Links This Side of Paradise, by F. Scott Fitzgerald, is part of the HackerNoon Booksseries. Read this book online for free on HackerNoon!313. AT THE RUFUS STONE“I'm not a-going to tell all my secrets to any one who comes at me,” said Hoopdriver. “Not Likely.” And added fiercely, “And that I tell you, sir.”314. MARGARET IN STAFFORDSHIRE“You've got to do the thing you can,” he said, after a pause, “and likely it's what you're fitted for.”315. Astounding Stories of Super-Science March 1931: Beyond the Vanishing Point - Chapter IXAstounding Stories of Super-Science March 1931, by Astounding Stories is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. You can jump to any chapter in this book here. Beyond the Vanishing Point - Chapter IX: The Doomed Realm316. The Lake of LightAstounding Stories of Super-Science April 1931, by Astounding Stories is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. You can jump to any chapter in this book here. VOL. VI, No. 1 - The Lake of Light317. The Jungle: Chapter XXIXJurgis started. “I—I—” he stammered. “Is it Socialism? I didn’t know. I want to know about what you spoke of—I want to help. I have been through all that.”318. The New Machiavelli by H. G. Wells - Table of LinksThe New Machiavelli by H. G. Wells, is part of the HackerNoon Books Series. Read this book online for free on HackerNoon!319. The Fight on the Tower BalconyWhether the watchmen came in to see a ghost of me lying there on the floor I did not know, nor did I care. I whirled into the shadows.320. CONCERNING A QUARRELThe beginning of the quarrel was trivial enough.321. The ViolinHe looked about him in a puzzled way. "I had a kind of vision while you were playing. I seemed to see——. What did I see? It has gone."322. Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll - Table of LinksAlice’s Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll is part of the HackerNoon Books Series. Read this book online for free on HackerNoon!323. Oliver Twist: Chapter XLIIOliver Twist, by Charles Dickens is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. You can jump to any chapter in this book here: [LINK TO TABLE OF LINK]. Chapter XLII: An Old Acquintance Of Oliver's, Exhibiting Decided Marks Of Genius, Becomes A Public Character In The Metropolis324. David Copperfield: Chapter 6 - I Enlarge My Circle of AcquaintanceOne day I was informed by Mr. Mell that Mr. Creakle would be home that evening.325. Apology by Plato - Table of LinksApology by Plato, is part of the HackerNoon Books Series. Read this book online for free on HackerNoon!326. Doctor Crump Acts"It is just possible," he said to himself rather than to the Angel, and began another piece of silence.327. THE WONDERFUL DISCOVERYFaith will van... ish in... to sight,Hope be emp... tied in del ... ight,Love in Heaven will shine more bri... ight,There... fore give us Love"328. THE YOUNG MAN ABOUT TOWNThe oldest novel in the world at any rate, White reflected, was a story with a hero and no love interest worth talking about.329. THE HARDINGHAM HOTEL, AND HOW WE BECAME BIG PEOPLEHe adopted an urban style of dressing with the onset of Tono-Bungay and rarely abandoned it.330. Some Underlying PrinciplesRandom Reminiscences of Men and Events by John D. Rockefeller is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series . The table of Links for this book can be found here:[https://app.hackernoon.com/drafts/QwqpcTSlaMdIeuvLVOyy] (https://app.hackernoon.com/drafts/QwqpcTSlaMdIeuvLVOyy*)331. David Copperfield: Chapter 24 - My First DissipationIt was fine in the morning, particularly in the fine mornings. It looked a very fresh, free life, by daylight: still fresher, and more free, by sunlight.332. THOUGHTS IN PRISON“I suppose pride and self-assertion are sin? Sinned against heaven—Yes, I have sinned against heaven and before thee....333. A WITHDRAWALLewisham growled, went from page 1 to page 3—conscious of their both looking to him now—even intensely—and discovered Chaffery in a practical vein.334. The King's HenchmanHope approached him and knelt. Derek and I could hear their voices, although the babble of the crowd went on.335. The Jungle: Chapter XXVI“But—but—” stammered Jurgis. He had somehow taken it for granted that he should go out with his union. “The packers need good men, and need them bad,”336. The Lost Bitcoin: Chapter 3 - The Story I Coauthored With ChatGPTWhen cryptography meets quantum computer, and cryopreserved bodies hide secrets worth millions it only takes one bad actor to unleash a thrilling action.337. A Beginner's Guide for Alien InvadersExclusively on HackerNoon! An original never-before-published science fiction story!338. Nastasia Philipovna’s birthday partyThe girls could see that their mother concealed a great deal from them, and left out large pieces of the letter in reading it to them.339. THE CAREER IS SUSPENDEDAt the thought of that new life together that was drawing so near, she came into his head, vivid and near and warm....340. MRS. TEDDY GOES FOR A WALK"I suppose I must let you go," she said. "Oh! I'd hate you not to go...."341. MANIFESTATIONSIn the darkness on the table something faintly luminous, a greenish-white patch, stirred and hopped slowly among the dim shapes.342. The Jungle: Chapter XIn such a place Ona would not have stayed a day, but for starvation; and, as it was, she was never sure that she could stay the next day.343. The Science of Getting Rich: Chapter 5The Science of Getting Rich by Wallace D. Wattles is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series.344. On-Line Data-Acquisition Systems in Nuclear Physics, 1969: Appendix BA large amount of information was available for analysis.345. Sylvia: 100 DaysA boy’s last days with cervical cancer causes him to lose his memories.346. The Vance Protocol: I Found a Dead Server That Feeds on Your CPULast Tuesday, I found a heartbeat. It was a single directory index, hosting a terminal interface from a startup that dissolved in 1999.347. David Copperfield: PREFACE TO THE CHARLES DICKENS EDITIONDavid Copperfield, by Charles Dickens is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. You can jump to any chapter in this book here: [LINK TO TABLE OF LINK]. PREFACE TO THE CHARLES DICKENS EDITION348. ANN VERONICA PUTS THINGS IN ORDER“I don’t know why. But this is like—like walking round a house that looks square and complete and finding an unexpected long wing running out behind.”349. The Last 3 Days (01): What Do I Tell Washington?A youth's entry to adulthood is threatened by the imminent arrival of an asteroid which will destroy life on earth.350. Of Art, of Literature, of Mr. Henry James“He consults friends—impalpable, intricate, inexhaustible friends.351. Recaptured"Where are we?" each demanded of the other, as they staggered out.352. DREAMS HAVE A MEANINGIn striking contradiction with this the majority of medical writers hardly admit that the dream is a psychical phenomenon at all.353. David Copperfield: Chapter 58 - AbsenceI left all who were dear to me, and went away; and believed that I had borne it, and it was past.354. David Copperfield: Chapter 39 - Wickfield And Heep‘My dear Copperfield, a man who labours under the pressure of pecuniary embarrassments, is, with the generality of people, at a disadvantage.355. The Coming of the Strange BirdHe tried in vain—such was his state of mind—to remember the beginning of the Lord's Prayer.356. MR. DIRECK VISITS MR. BRITLING"My word," said Mr. Direck in a good old Farmer Hayseed kind of voice.357. THE BRIDE AT HOME."I think I've heard her father was a Russian merchant, and imported tallow and hemp. Mr. Osborne Hamley is extremely like her."358. Warsaw and Petersburg Railway“Hey! that’s it! You stumped up your money for nothing, and we believe in those fellows, here!” remarked the black-haired individual, sarcastically.359. Charmides by Plato - Table of LinksCharmides by Plato, is part of the HackerNoon Books Series. Read this book online for free on HackerNoon!360. 671 Stories To Learn About FictionLearn everything you need to know about Fiction via these 671 free HackerNoon stories.361. MR. HOOPDRIVER, KNIGHT ERRANT“If you don't want your face sp'iled, Charlie, why don't you keep your mouth shut?” said the person in gaiters.362. IN THE MOUNTAINS“I feel—All this is the rightest of all conceivable things. I want to tell every one. I want to boast myself.”363. The Power and the GlorySadly, sternly, the old professor reveals to his brilliant pupil the greater path to glory.364. David Copperfield: Chapter 50 - Mr. Peggotty's Dream Comes TrueA fearful cry followed the word. I paused a moment, and looking in, saw him supporting her insensible figure in his arms.365. David Copperfield: Chapter 25 - Good And Bad AnglesI could scarcely lay claim to the name: I was so disturbed by the conviction that the letter came from Agnes.366. THE ABASEMENT OF MR. HOOPDRIVER“WORK. Stop playing at life. Face it like a man.”367. The Last Day of the VisitHe started back from the motionless figure. "Dead!" he said suddenly, and turning, panic stricken, fled headlong through the wood.368. The Jungle: Chapter XIIFor three weeks after his injury Jurgis never got up from bed. It was a very obstinate sprain; the swelling would not go down, and the pain still continued.369. THE IMPOSSIBLE POSITION“Stay it out. I want you to see the fun. I remember—the other time.”370. THE RECKONINGOnce or twice Lewisham misquoted the testimonial—to no purpose. And May was halfway through, and South Kensington was silent. The future was grey.371. THE DEPARTURE FROM CHICHESTER“I believe you would,” said Mr. Hoopdriver, admiring her. “You're plucky enough—goodness knows.”372. Of the Assembling and Opening of the World Conference on the Mind of the Race“Aunt Dove demands it. Like celebrating the virginity of Queen Elizabeth….”373. The Principle of Relativity by Albert Einstein - Table of LinksThe Principle of Relativity by Albert Einstein, is part of the HackerNoon Books Series. Read this book online for free on HackerNoon!374. The Terror of Air-Level SixThe SF-22 and her convoy were surrounded by these unearthly rays.375. The Back of Miss Bathwick and George BoonHe never wrote anything for his public with his own hand.376. David Copperfield: Chapter 61 - I am Shown Two Interesting PenitentsThis sentiment gave unbounded satisfaction—greater satisfaction, I think, than anything that had passed yet.377. David Copperfield: Chapter 30 - A Loss‘Why, bless my life and soul!’ said Mr. Omer, ‘how do you find yourself? Take a seat.—-Smoke not disagreeable, I hope?’378. The Story Girl by L. M. Montgomery - Table of LinksThe Story Girl by L. M. Montgomery is part of the HackerNoon Books Series. Read this book online for free on HackerNoon!379. ALICE HEYDINGERThe previous session—their friendship was now nearly a year old—it had never once dawned upon him that she could possibly be pretty.380. The Jungle: Chapter IXOne of the first consequences of the discovery of the union was that Jurgis became desirous of learning English.381. WHY THE DREAM DISGUISES THE DESIRESDisplacement is the core of the problem, and the most striking of all the dream performances.382. The Beginning of "The Wild Asses of the Devil"“I know—I know I’m not. I know…. I’m a devil. A poor, lost, homeless devil.”383. An Instagram Worthy ShotExplore a poignant narrative where a robot, bound by loyalty and love, grapples with the unforeseen demise of its human companion, Analise.384. The Marriage of Mrs. ReynardThen the wedding with young Mr. Fox was held, and there was merry-making and dancing, and if they haven’t stopped, they are dancing still.385. THE CRISIS“By God!” said Ann Veronica for the first time in her life. “But I will! I will!”386. THE RICH BOYThe only way I can describe young Anson Hunter is to approach him as if he were a foreigner and cling stubbornly to my point of view.387. THE ENTERTAINMENT OF MR. DIRECK REACHES A CLIMAX"Of course," he said, turning to Direck, "Rendezvous is the life and soul of the country."388. MR. CHAFFERY AT HOMELove and Mr. Lewisham by H. G. Wells, is part of the HackerNoon Books Series. You can jump to any chapter in this book here. MR. CHAFFERY AT HOME389. Oliver Twist: Chapter XXXVIIOliver Twist, by Charles Dickens is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. You can jump to any chapter in this book here: [LINK TO TABLE OF LINK]. Chapter XXXVII: In Which The Reader May Perceive A Contrast, Not Uncommon In Matrimonial Cases390. The Object Shot Forth Another TentacleThe object shot forth another tentacle.391. The Price of Freedom Pt. 2Kael stood in the Garden of Hydroponics. He was alone.392. The Singularity Syndicate: ArtifactsStolen documents reveal AI's grip on humanity via orbital tech, neural data, and forged reality. Fight back starts now to reclaim our future.393. 998 Stories To Learn About LiteratureLearn everything you need to know about Literature via these 998 free HackerNoon stories.394. FOREWORDThe Editor’s desire is to restore to the children as large a collection as possible of Grimm’s Fairy Tales unmutilated in their literary perfection.395. MALIGNITY"Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do."396. Oliver Twist: Chapter XLIVOliver Twist, by Charles Dickens is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. You can jump to any chapter in this book here: [LINK TO TABLE OF LINK]. Chapter XLIV: The Time Arrives For Nancy To Redeem Her Pledge To Rose Maylie. She Fails.397. Oliver Twist: Chapter XXXIVOliver Twist, by Charles Dickens is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. You can jump to any chapter in this book here: [LINK TO TABLE OF LINK]. Chapter XXXIV: Contains Some Introductory Particulars Relative To A Young Gentleman Who Now Arrives Upon The Scene; And A New Adventure Which Happened To Oliver398. The Science of Getting Rich: Chapter 4The Science of Getting Rich by Wallace D. Wattles is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series.399. David Copperfield: Chapter 7 - My 'First Half' at Salem HouseNot that I mean to say these were special marks of distinction, which only I received.400. Brigands of the Moon - Chapter 2 (Astounding Stories of Super-Science, March 1930)I STOOD on the turret-balcony of the Planetara with Captain Carter and Dr. Frank, the ship surgeon, watching the arriving passengers.401. The Fox and the HorseWhen the master saw him he was delighted, and said to him: ‘You shall stay with me, and have a good time as long as you live.’402. Ann Veronica A Modern Love Story: Chap 15. THE LAST DAYS AT HOMEThey decided to go to Switzerland at the session’s end. “We’ll clean up everything tidy,” said Capes....403. The Science of Getting Rich: Chapter 16The Science of Getting Rich by Wallace D. Wattles is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Blog Post series.404. Monsters of MarsThe Martian gestured with a reptilian arm toward the ladder.405. THE PINE-PROCESSIONARYNo Greek theoria winding its way to the Eleusinian festivals was ever more orderly.406. The Hunting of the Wild Asses of the Devil“See already the new gravity in people’s faces, the generosities, the pacification of a thousand stupid squabbles——”407. CHAPTER VII. The Vengeance of TughAstounding Stories of Super-Science April 1931, by Astounding Stories is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. You can jump to any chapter in this book here. The Exile of Time - Chapter VII: The Vengeance of Tugh408. FatherFive children touted as the salvation of humanity are kept in a facility and trained to face the world.409. THORNS AND ROSE PETALS“I never dreamt,” he said in even tones.410. THE UNEXPECTED ANECDOTE OF THE LION“AS dead. It was one of the luckiest shots I ever fired. And I wasn't much over nine at the time, neither.”411. David Copperfield: Chapter 22 - Some Old Scenes, And Some New PeopleSteerforth and I stayed for more than a fortnight in that part of the country.412. THE BESETTING OF SEXMy first parliament was the parliament of the Suffragettes.413. MR. BRITLING CONTINUES HIS EXPOSITIONThey don't laugh at you.... At least—they laugh differently....414. Oliver Twist: Chapter XXIIOliver Twist, by Charles Dickens is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. You can jump to any chapter in this book here: [LINK TO TABLE OF LINK]. Chapter XXII: The Burglary415. THE RESCUE EXPEDITION“Nothing,” said Widgery, and aside in her ear: “You really ate scarcely anything, you know.”416. Understanding and Generating Dialogue between Characters in Stories: Limitations and ReferencesExploring machine understanding of story dialogue via new tasks and dataset, improving coherence and speaker recognition in storytelling AI.417. HOW I STOLE THE HEAPS OF QUAP FROM MORDET ISLAND“We got to make a fight for it,” said my uncle. “We got to face the music!”418. Chapter I: The Monster of Metal Astounding Stories of Super-Science April 1931, by Astounding Stories is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. You can jump to any chapter in this book here. Four Miles Within - Chapter I419. Phantoms of Reality - Chapter IX AlexandreMy will is law beyond this king—beyond these palace soldiers—beyond any power you have ever known.420. PENANCE TLDR; A short story of a universe where a group of people come together to avoid the end of the world.421. The Science of Getting Rich: Chapter 10The Science of Getting Rich by Wallace D. Wattles is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series.422. AMANDASome observant element in his composition guessed, and guessed quite accurately, that she was nineteen....423. Grimm's Fairy Tales by Jacob Grimm and Wilhelm Grimm - Table of LinksGrimm's Fairy Tales by Jacob Grimm and Wilhelm Grimm, is part of the HackerNoon Books Series. Read this book online for free on HackerNoon!424. Einstein's Theories of Relativity and Gravitation by Albert Einstein - Table of LinksEinstein's Theories of Relativity and Gravitation by Albert Einstein, is part of the HackerNoon Books Series. Read this book online for free on HackerNoon!425. The Curate"Do you think I am a Man—like yourself? As the chequered man did."426. Chapter III: Phalanxes of Atlans Astounding Stories of Super-Science February 1931, by Astounding Stories is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. You can jump to any chapter in this book here. Phalanxes of Atlans: Chapter III427. The Sun, With the Leaping Corona, Burst Through the Blackness Behind UsThe firmament––black interstellar space with its blazing white, red and yellow stars––lay spread around us.428. THE DREAM MECHANISMAnother manifestation of the dream work which all incoherent dreams have in common is still more noticeable.429. ON FEAR AND ARISTOCRACYThe interest of him, the absurdity of him, the story of him, is that.430. The Jungle: Chapter XIIINo one was really sorry about this except poor Elzbieta, who was inconsolable.431. David Copperfield: Chapter 37 - A Little Cold WaterMy new life had lasted for more than a week, and I was stronger than ever in those tremendous practical resolutions that I felt the crisis required.432. This Side of Paradise: Book II, Chapter IV - The Supercilious Sacrifice“Oh staunch old heart who toiled so long for me,I waste my years sailing along the sea—”433. THE ELVES AND THE SHOEMAKER“Now we are boys so fine to see,Why should we longer cobblers be?”434. The Warp and the Woof of Things"The strange thing," said the Angel, "is the readiness of you Human Beings—the zest, with which you inflict pain. Those boys pelting me this morning——"435. A Person Under Yagué Will Seem to Slumber and yet Will Obey Any OrderBell saw what he was looking for, out in the throng of traffic that filled the Avenida do Acre, in Rio.436. EXPOSTULATIONS“This has almost killed your father.... After Gwen!”437. David Copperfield: Chapter 38 - A Dissolution Of PartnershipI forgot them; while I was picking them up, I dropped the other fragments of the system; in short, it was almost heart-breaking.438. Oliver Twist: Chapter VIIOliver Twist, by Charles Dickens is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. You can jump to any chapter in this book here: [LINK TO TABLE OF LINK]. Chapter VII: Oliver Continues Refractory439. Oliver Twist: Chapter LOliver Twist, by Charles Dickens is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. You can jump to any chapter in this book here: [LINK TO TABLE OF LINK]. Chapter L: The Pursuit And Escape440. The Epanchin familyAs to Lizabetha Prokofievna, she, as the reader knows, belonged to an aristocratic family.441. NIGHT AND THE OPEN SEA“This,” it came to me, “is England. That is what I wanted to give in my book. This!”442. This Side of Paradise: Book I, Chapter II - Spires and GargoylesAt first Amory noticed only the wealth of sunshine creeping across the long, green swards, dancing on the leaded window-panes, and swimming around the tops.443. THE SPIRITED HONEYMOON“They were traders—and nothing more. Just as we are. And when they were rich they got splendid clothes and feasted and rested. Much as we do.”444. The Jungle: Chapter XVIIIThere had been a heavy snow, and now a thaw had set in; fine sleety rain was falling, driven by a wind that pierced Jurgis to the bone.445. Understanding and Generating Dialogue between Characters in Stories: ExperimentsExploring machine understanding of story dialogue via new tasks and dataset, improving coherence and speaker recognition in storytelling AI.446. SNOW-WHITE AND ROSE-REDThe children tried very hard, but they could not pull the beard out, it was caught too fast.447. THE FIRST BATTLEThe assistant read a list of ‘ologies and ‘ographies. “Fifty resident,” said Mr. Blendershin concisely—“that’s your figure. Sixty, if you’re lucky.”448. The Days of Our Artificial Lives - Episode 1 This is a fictional soap opera story about the lives of AI.449. The Epilogue"Dear me!" said Mrs Mendham, "How heedless of me! And the cripple's grave too. But really you've no idea how much this monument cost them."450. The Strange Case Of Dr. Jekyll And Mr. Hyde: Chapter I - Story of the doorIt chanced on one of these rambles that their way led them down a by-street in a busy quarter of London.451. THE FALSE RHYME“I will break my window, and grant thee whatever boon thou askest.”452. Wilkins makes Certain Objections“A synthetic God,” said Boon. “If it is to be called a God at all.”453. HOW MR. HOOPDRIVER WAS HAUNTEDShe glanced over her shoulder and saw Hoopdriver. “Damn!” said the other man in brown, quite audibly, starting as he followed her glance.454. The Jungle: Chapter XXVIIHe would walk, begging for work, until he was exhausted; he could not remain still—he would wander on, gaunt and haggard, gazing about him with restless eyes.455. The Jungle: Chapter XXII“Are you sure that he is dead?” he demanded.“Ai! ai!” she wailed. “Yes; we had the doctor.”456. Oliver Twist: Chapter XXOliver Twist, by Charles Dickens is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. You can jump to any chapter in this book here: [LINK TO TABLE OF LINK]. Chapter XX: Wherein Oliver is Delivered Over to Mr. William Sikes457. Being the First Chapter of "The Mind of the Race"“The old, old thing, you see! The weak protest of the living.”458. "She Never Existed"A girl that Rahul loved never existed in the first place459. The Wheels of Chance by H. G. Wells - Table of LinksThe Wheels of Chance by H. G. Wells, is part of the HackerNoon Books Series. Read this book online for free on HackerNoon!460. THE BROTHER AND SISTER.“Would you have me make a friend and a companion of a Mancini?” asked the countess, with raised colour.461. The Beautiful and Damned: Book I, Chapter I - ANTHONY PATCH This was his healthy state and it made him cheerful, pleasant, and very attractive to intelligent men and to all women.462. Chapter IV: The Fight With the RobotAstounding Stories of Super-Science April 1931, by Astounding Stories is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. You can jump to any chapter in this book here. The Exile of Time - Chapter IV: The Fight With the Robot463. Understanding and Generating Dialogue between Characters in Stories: Future WorkExploring machine understanding of story dialogue via new tasks and dataset, improving coherence and speaker recognition in storytelling AI.464. The Beautiful and Damned: Book II, Chapter I - The Radiant Hour "If you really loved me you'd want every one to know it."465. INTRODUCES MR. LEWISHAMTo judge by the room Mr. Lewisham thought little of Love but much on Greatness.466. MARIONI was rumoured to be dreadfully “clever,” and there were doubts—not altogether without justification—of the sweetness of my temper.467. The Fight in the Shrinking Dome RoomIn "Astounding Stories," Chapter III: Fight in a shrinking room. Glora aids heroes with growth drug against giants. Intense sci-fi action.468. IN THE RAPHAEL GALLERY“Figgers is a bit big for the houses,” said the policeman, anxious to do impartial justice. “But that’s Art. I lay ‘e couldn’t do anything ... not arf so good.”469. At the VicarageThe Vicar examined his visitor critically—for the first time. "He will be difficult to explain," he said to himself softly.470. Oliver Twist: Chapter XLVIIIOliver Twist, by Charles Dickens is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. You can jump to any chapter in this book here: [LINK TO TABLE OF LINK]. Chapter XLVIII: The Flight Of Sikes471. The Jungle: Chapter XIDuring the summer the packing houses were in full activity again, and Jurgis made more money.472. Oliver Twist: Chapter VIIIOliver Twist, by Charles Dickens is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. You can jump to any chapter in this book here: [LINK TO TABLE OF LINK]. Chapter VIII: Oliver Walks to London. He Encounters on the Road A Strange Sort of Young Gentleman473. Understanding and Generating Dialogue between Characters in Stories: ConclusionExploring machine understanding of story dialogue via new tasks and dataset, improving coherence and speaker recognition in storytelling AI.474. A Moonlight FableThere was once a little man whose mother made him a beautiful suit of clothes.475. Chip4JobGripped by anxiety, Jackson settled into his seat. He did not want to fasten the seat belt yet. He thought he might want to go pee again. One never knew when the stewards would tell everyone that the restrooms were closed for take-off preparations. The rules inside these metal beasts seemed so arbitrary. Whether on the tarmac or not, once one was in the fuselage, one’s rights and choices seemed to evaporate.476. Once upon a time an artist who had painted a small and very beautiful pictureIt was easy to see that these doubts were having an effect upon the animals, so the cat went off offended.477. Sir John Gotch Acts"This business," said the Vicar, "this unfortunate business of the barbed wire—is really, you know, a most unfortunate business."478. THE SECOND VISIONAll the relief and benefit of his experience in London had vanished out of his life.479. THE SHAMEFUL EPISODE OF THE YOUNG LADY IN GREY“It's my first ride, as a matter of fact. But that's no excuse for my ah! blundering—”480. THE ENCOUNTER AT MIDHURST“I will be perfectly frank with you,” said the other man in brown.481. Oliver Twist: Chapter XXXIIOliver Twist, by Charles Dickens is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. You can jump to any chapter in this book here: [LINK TO TABLE OF LINK]. Chapter XXXII: Of The Happy Life Oliver Began To Lead With His Kind Friends482. Beyond the Active Window: A Journey Through TimeA team travels through time. Their leader seems unstable, but they follow him anyway. They step through the portal to face an unknown enemy. Is this the end?483. The Lady and the LionThe Bride asked what she meant, and she answered, ‘Let me speak with the Bridegroom in his chamber to-night.’484. A Trivial IncidentThe Angel made an irresolute movement. "Your eyes are very beautiful," he said quietly, with a remote wonder in his voice.485. RAISED EYEBROWS“I hope,” said Lewisham, making a resolute plunge, “perhaps while you are staying at Whortley ...”486. The Wolf and the Man‘Now, you see,’ said the Fox, ‘what a braggart you are. You throw your hatchet so far that you can’t get it back again.’487. The Jungle: Chapter XXIV“I’m hard up, too, my goo’ fren’,” he said. “I’ve got cruel parents, or I’d set you up. Whuzzamatter whizyer?”488. David Copperfield: Chapter 44 - Our Housekeeping—all the romance of our engagement put away upon a shelf, to rust—no one to please but one another—one another to please, for life.489. A Conversation at Area 42A fiction piece debates the roles of two men in crafting illusions for dignitaries, reflecting on the dubious nature of their military charades by a campfire.490. TAKING PARTThe young are the food of war....491. The Wimblehurst Apprenticeship“Or a play. There’s a deal of money in a play, George. What would you think of me writing a play eh?... There’s all sorts of things to be done.492. David Copperfield: Chapter 13 - The Sequel Of My ResolutionA plan had occurred to me for passing the night, which I was going to carry into execution.493. CONCERNING A BOOK THAT WAS NEVER WRITTENSince I came to this place I have been very restless, wasting my energies in the futile beginning of ill-conceived books.494. On-Line Data-Acquisition Systems in Nuclear Physics, 1969: Chapter 3 - ROTATING MEMORY DEVICESRecognition of the importance of rotating memory devices in display applications is evident in the reports.495. David Copperfield - TABLE OF LINKSDavid Copperfield, by Charles Dickens is part of the HackerNoon Books series. Read this book online for free on HackerNoon!496. Alien-Mom Support GroupMaya's Tuesday takes an unexpected turn when her tentacles turn her neighbor into soup.497. HOW WE MADE TONO-BUNGAY HUM“No good hiding our light under a Bushel,” he would remark.498. Oliver Twist: Chapter XXXVOliver Twist, by Charles Dickens is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. You can jump to any chapter in this book here: [LINK TO TABLE OF LINK]. Chapter XXXV: Containing The Unsatisfactory Result Of Oliver's Adventure; And A Conversation Of Some Importance Between Harry Maylie And Rose499. The Jungle: Chapter IIAll the sordid suggestions of the place were gone—in the twilight it was a vision of power.500. Chapter X: Phalanxes of Atlans Astounding Stories of Super-Science March 1931, by Astounding Stories is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. You can jump to any chapter in this book here. Phalanxes of Atlans: Chapter XThank you for checking out the 500 most read blog posts about Fiction on HackerNoon.Visit the /Learn Repo to find the most read blog posts about any technology.