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  • The Stolen Bacillus and Other Incidents - The Flowering of the Strange Orchid

    The Stolen Bacillus and Other Incidents - The Flowering of the Strange Orchid
    2026/04/21
    In which a modest orchid enthusiast, Winter-Wedderburn, acquires a curious plant of mysterious origin that both captivates and unsettles those around him, as he nurtures it within the steamy confines of his hothouse. The unfolding of this peculiar orchid and its unusual growth stir a potent mixture of fascination and foreboding, culminating in a singular event that marks a profound departure from the uneventful course of his life.
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    18 分
  • The Stolen Bacillus and Other Incidents - The Stolen Bacillus

    The Stolen Bacillus and Other Incidents - The Stolen Bacillus
    2026/04/21
    In which a learned Bacteriologist expounds upon the dreadful potential of a deadly cholera bacillus to a peculiar visitor whose restless intent soon sparks a frantic pursuit through the streets of London. The curious events unfold with a blend of scientific wonder and human folly, observing the delicate balance between discovery and disaster.
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    16 分
  • The War of the Worlds Chapter 27 - The Epilogue

    The War of the Worlds Chapter 27 - The Epilogue
    2026/04/20
    In which the narrator reflects upon the aftermath of extraordinary events with a contemplative eye, pondering the mysterious nature of the invaders and the lasting impact on human understanding and vigilance. There is a measured meditation on humanity’s altered place in the cosmos and the uneasy perpetuation of hope and dread amidst the restoration of daily life.
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    10 分
  • The War of the Worlds Chapter 26 - Wreckage

    The War of the Worlds Chapter 26 - Wreckage
    2026/04/19
    In which the narrator, recovering from a bewildering lapse of memory, returns to a ravaged London teeming with peculiar vitality and the strange red weed of the Martian invasion, retracing the silent ruins of once familiar places. Amidst the unsettling resurrection of daily life and haunting reminders of devastation, he experiences a poignant and unexpected reunion that stirs deep emotion.
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    13 分
  • The War of the Worlds Chapter 25 - Dead London

    The War of the Worlds Chapter 25 - Dead London
    2026/04/19
    In which the narrator traverses a London desolate and silent, its streets haunted by the eerie howling of a great and inscrutable Martian presence, and witnesses the deadly stillness that envelops the city’s once vibrant heart. Amidst the ruin and the encroaching red weed, a profound revelation dawns upon him, one that bids hope for the renewal of life and the city’s eventual resurrection.
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    23 分
  • The War of the Worlds Chapter 24 - The Man on Putney Hill

    The War of the Worlds Chapter 24 - The Man on Putney Hill
    2026/04/18
    In which a chance meeting on Wimbledon Common reunites two weary survivors who discuss the grim realities and staggering prospects of mankind’s struggle beneath the Martian dominance. The artilleryman, with grim resolve and visionary plans, sketches a future of underground resistance and survival, while the narrator contemplates the stark changes in the world and his own resolve amidst this eerie new order.
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    39 分
  • The War of the Worlds Chapter 23 - The Work of Fifteen Days

    The War of the Worlds Chapter 23 - The Work of Fifteen Days
    2026/04/18
    In which the narrator ventures forth from his shelter into a landscape transformed by strange and alien growths, feeling a profound sense of displacement and vulnerability amidst the desolation. As he limps through ruined gardens and flooded plains, the silence and absence of human life weigh heavily upon him, compelling reflections on the rapid and terrible changes wrought upon the world.
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    9 分
  • The War of the Worlds Chapter 21 - The Death of the Curate

    The War of the Worlds Chapter 21 - The Death of the Curate
    2026/04/17
    In which a tense and harrowing confinement unfolds between two very different men, culminating in a tragic climax that shakes the fragile relations of their imprisonment. Amid the shadowed quietude, a dreadful new presence intrudes, probing near and within, heightening the sense of dread and the struggle for survival.
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    12 分