HeyJaredThe H. G. Wells Library
A curious library stands open at the edge of time. Here, the worlds of H. G. Wells are not merely remembered but awakened, their voices carried once more across the invisible ether. The H. G.
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Men Like Gods Book 1 Chapter 1 - Mr Barnstaple Takes a Holiday (opens the original)
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In which Mr. Barnstaple, wearied by the ceaseless noise of his family and the morose outlook of his newspaper editor, resolves to take a secret holiday away from London in pursuit of rest and solitude. On a radiant day amid widespread troubles, his unremarkable journey takes an astonishing turn as familiar landmarks and vehicles vanish before his eyes, ushering him unexpectedly into an altogether different road.
Men Like Gods Book 1 Chapter 2 - The Wonderful Road (opens the original)
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In which Mr. Barnstaple finds himself on a wondrously translucent road fringed with unfamiliar flora and serene cattle, encountering a trio of distinguished gentlemen who debate the alarming strangeness of their surroundings. Together they face the mystery of a burning ruin and a tame yet unnerving leopard, their suspicions mounting that they have crossed into an altogether different realm from the familiar English countryside.
Men Like Gods Book 1 Chapter 3 - The Beautiful People (opens the original)
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In which a group of English visitors find themselves mysteriously transported to a beguiling world both strange and familiar, where beautiful naked people engage in scientific experiments beneath serene landscapes unmarred by towns or churches. Their uneasy wonder deepens as they encounter articulate inhabitants who speak to them in perfect English, yet communicate among themselves without words, prompting reflection on the nature of this extraordinary place.
The World Set Free Chapter 5 - The Last Days of Marcus Karenin Part 1 (opens the original)
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In which the aged Marcus Karenin journeys to a remote Himalayan surgical station where he contemplates the progress and future of science amid his own frailty, engaging with thoughtful companions about the turbulent transition from an old, exhausted world to one reborn through knowledge and collective endeavour. Amid the majestic, serene mountains, the conversation wanders through reflections on humanity’s past follies and hopes for a time when men might command their bodies and spirits with ass
The World Set Free Chapter 5 - The Last Days of Marcus Karenin Part 2 (opens the original)
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In which a group of reflective minds gather amidst the grandeur of mountain peaks to discuss the evolving nature of human intellect, love, and the diminishing hold of sexual passion in the wake of scientific and social advancement. Through these contemplations, aspirations of transcending earthly limitations and embracing a boundless future reveal themselves beneath the vast and silent canopy of the stars.
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