Seveneves

Pregnant And Rejected On Her Wedding Day

Kiara stood in front of the Altar, excited for the day she has waited all her life. Today, she'll officially become the wife of the guy that she had admired and loved all her life!. "Do you, Asher Huxley, accept Kiara Anderson, to be your lovely wedded wife and to love her till the last days of your life?". "I reject you, Kiara Anderson". His voice was cold and his red coloured eyes, piercing as he rejected Kiara in front of the Altar before he left , leaving everybody stunned. This was the day Kiara could never forget. This day was the day she needed her family's care and support the most, but they all turned their backs against her like she was a complete stranger. But what would Kiara do when she discovered she was pregnant for Asher Huxley? The guy who rejected her without a second thought. ……

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The Transcendent Zombie System

After transmigrating into the apocalypse, he acquired a Super Fusion System.Two Level 1 Zombies can be combined into a single Level 2 Zombie, the combined zombie would also be completely loyal.The higher the zombie’s level, the better it looked.The zombies also possessed unique skills and techniques. Some are heaven shattering and groundbreaking, with the ability to take the life of any adversary.In fact, the zombies will even continue to spawn new zombies every day.

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Julian’s Stand-In Wife

Diana Winnington was pampered by her husband and got pregnant as she wished after three years of marriage.But when she showed the pregnancy test to the man, all she got in return was a divorce. Julian Fulcher snarled, “I will never allow my child to be conceived by another woman!” She was bewildered. “Why?”The man gave her a firm and decisive response. “I’ve never loved you!”It turned out that she was the only fool in this world!She thought this man was deeply in love with her. In truth, what he loved was only her face, which resembled another woman’s.She signed the divorce agreement promptly without hesitation, and vowed never to see him again!Yet the man who claimed that he had never loved her and told her to go, lost his mind.“Diana…”He looked at the grave of his beloved wife in the cemetery and finally came to his senses as he realized that they were inseparable, and she had subconsciously been a part of his heart and soul for a long time.

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The Alpha's Tough Girl

Scott and Lisa Matthew's construction business is getting hit hard in the recession and this might be their last chance. Scott and Lisa decide it is time to start including werewolves as clients. But things change when it's the wolves pulling them in and not the money to save their business.--------------------------------BOOK 1&2 THE ALPHA'S TOUGH GIRL, BOOK 3- THE TRACKER'S SOULMATE, BOOK 4- THE ALPHA'S IMMORTAL TWINS.

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Sold To The Untouchable Alpha

"You gonna spank me, uncle?" That was it. Surging forward I grabbed her and pulled her close to me. I could easily feel her heart beating steadily against my chest. Clearly she was taking all of this as a joke and I would need to prove to her I meant what I said. "You know," I husked leaning close to her ear. "Spanking you doesn't sound half bad." Letting an amused laugh escape me, I did just that. I smacked her amazing ass and squeezed enjoying the feel of it in my hand. Damn, she was going to make controlling myself hard. Arissa Armondi was born to be the alpha heir of her pack. However, once she discovers she doesn't have a wolf, she becomes nothing more than an omega and her life of promise comes crashing down right before her eyes. Thrown into a life of kill or be killed, she becomes nothing more than a killing machine with a strong desire for blood and a wall of steel against the outside world. Ivan Fredrickson is the war hero alpha with a strong sense of right and wrong. He lives his life by the rules and has no time for love or mates. Therefore, he decides to find an omega to help bear him an heir to one day lead his pack. This desire causes Ivan and Arissa's paths to cross and so begins their love/hate relationship. What will happen when Ivan begins to realize that he and Arissa are mates? Will they be able to move past their demons and grow closer? Read Sold To The Untouchable Alpha to find out!

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My Marriage Is A Contract

First Book in the Billionaire Series. My Marriage is a Contract. Messed with my Arrogant Boss. The Billionaire’s Hidden Legacy You'll regret this, Charlotte, I'll make sure of that," Sebastian threatened furiously at the woman who crashed into his car. Sebastian Gerano is the most feared businessman, not only in his country but beyond, due to his arrogant and ruthless nature. He isn't one to forgive or forget. Charlotte Brooks, the only daughter of the famous Brooks family crashes into his car and refuses to bow before Sebastian daring him to do his worst. Will Sebastian manage to bring her to her knees especially now that she is bound to marry him or will Charlotte manage to stand up to her husband especially when she finds out that he is her arch enemy's lover? Find out in My Marriage is a Contract.

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How Does 'Seveneves' End?

3 Answers2025-06-29 11:30:58

The ending of 'Seveneves' is both epic and heartbreaking. After humanity barely survives the Hard Rain by living in space for 5,000 years, the descendants split into seven distinct races called the 'Eves.' Each race has unique traits based on their founder's genetic modifications. The final act shows these races returning to a now habitable Earth, but tensions flare immediately. The book ends with a massive confrontation between the races, hinting at both the potential for a new civilization and the cyclical nature of human conflict. What sticks with me is how Neal Stephenson balances hope with realism—humanity survives, but our flaws come right back with us.

What Are The Factions In 'Seveneves'?

3 Answers2025-06-29 19:23:55

The factions in 'Seveneves' are fascinating because they emerge from humanity's desperate scramble to survive Earth's destruction. You've got the International Space Station (ISS) crew initially holding things together, but after the Hard Rain hits, things fracture. The big split comes between the 'Spacers' who adapt to zero-g life and the 'Diggers' who try to survive underground on Earth's remnants. The Spacers later divide into seven distinct genetic lineages—the titular Seveneves—each with unique traits. The Red faction focuses on strength and radiation resistance, while the Blue prioritize intelligence. There's also the Green faction, all about environmental adaptation, and the mysterious Obsidian who specialize in secrecy and tech. The novel shows how these groups evolve over 5,000 years into entirely different cultures with their own languages and ideologies.

What Is The Hard Rain In 'Seveneves'?

3 Answers2025-06-29 11:25:00

The Hard Rain in 'Seveneves' is this relentless, world-ending meteor shower that turns Earth's surface into a wasteland. Imagine chunks of the moon raining down nonstop for thousands of years, each impact triggering massive fires and earthquakes. The sky becomes a death zone, everything on the ground gets vaporized, and the only survivors are those who made it to space in time. What makes it terrifying is the inevitability—once the moon breaks apart, there's no stopping the cascade effect. The debris keeps colliding, creating more fragments that spiral down in an ever-expanding storm. It's not just a disaster; it's the end of terrestrial life as we know it, forcing humanity to evolve in orbit or go extinct.

Who Are The Main Survivors In 'Seveneves'?

3 Answers2025-06-29 18:38:18

The main survivors in 'Seveneves' are a diverse group of humanity's last hope after Earth's surface becomes uninhabitable. The story focuses on seven women who become the genetic founders of a new human race in space: Julia Bliss Flaherty, a ruthless politician; Tekla, a hardened Russian cosmonaut; Moira, a brilliant geneticist; Aïda, a pragmatic engineer; Camila, a compassionate doctor; Ivana, a resourceful survivalist; and Kathree, an innovative scientist. Each brings unique skills to ensure humanity's survival aboard the International Space Station and later the ark ships. Their descendants evolve into seven distinct races over 5,000 years, showcasing how their original traits shape future civilizations. The novel brilliantly explores how these women's personalities and decisions echo through millennia of human evolution.

How Does 'Seveneves' Explore Human Evolution?

3 Answers2025-06-29 18:22:02

I just finished 'Seveneves' and its take on human evolution blew my mind. The book doesn't just show evolution over millennia—it forces it through catastrophic pressure. When Earth becomes uninhabitable, the survivors in space face such extreme conditions that genetic adaptation becomes immediate survival. The most fascinating part is how the seven Eves' descendants each develop distinct traits over 5,000 years, from the heavy-gravity adapted Moirans to the zero-gravity specialists Teklans. Neal Stephenson doesn't just speculate; he builds a believable framework where radiation exposure, artificial selection, and genetic engineering create entirely new human subspecies. The later sections show these evolved humans returning to a terraformed Earth, highlighting how environment shapes biology—the aquatic Pipers evolved webbed fingers while the cave-diving Spiders developed echolocation. It's hard sci-fi at its best, making you rethink what 'human' even means after enough time and isolation.

Is 'Seveneves' Based On Real Science?

3 Answers2025-06-29 08:38:39

I've read 'Seveneves' multiple times and can confirm Neal Stephenson did his homework. The orbital mechanics are spot-on - the way spacecraft maneuver using Hohmann transfers and slingshot effects mirrors real NASA techniques. The description of the moon breaking apart follows actual physics about tidal forces and fragmentation. The survival ark's design uses centrifugal force for artificial gravity, just like real proposed space habitats. Even the genetic engineering in the later sections builds on current CRISPR technology. While some elements like the space elevator are speculative, they're grounded in existing scientific concepts. Stephenson consulted with experts at Blue Origin, which shows in the technical accuracy.