H2, etc by A.J. Alan (1941)
A.J. Alan's book, H2, is a science fiction novel set in a post-apocalyptic future. The story follows a group of survivors who are struggling to survive in a world that has been ravaged by a mysterious virus. The virus has wiped out most of the population, leaving only a few survivors. The survivors must find a way to survive in a world where resources are scarce and danger lurks around every corner. The group of survivors is led by a man named H2, who is a former soldier. He is determined to find a way to save the remaining survivors and restore order to the world. Along the way, they encounter a variety of obstacles, including hostile forces, dangerous creatures, and mysterious technology. As they search for a way to survive, they uncover secrets about the virus and the world they live in. H2 is an exciting and thrilling story that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. It is a fast-paced adventure that will keep readers engaged and entertained. With its unique setting and characters, H2 is sure to be a hit with science fiction fans.
By A.J. Alan · First published 1941 · Genre: Science Fiction, Adventure, Fantasy · 2,175 words
First lines
I've got a cat. She's a black Persian--a shocking great beast--and she weighs over fifteen pounds on our kitchen scales, but she's awfully delicate. If she stays out too long in the cold she gets bronchitis and has to be sat up with. So, unless it's really hot weather, we reckon to get her indoors by eleven o'clock.
Well, one night not long ago--it was after eleven--in fact ten past twelve, and we were sort of thinking of bed, when my wife said, "I wonder where Tibbins is." Tibbins is, of course, our cat, and at that time in the evening she ought, according to her schedule, to have been lying in a heap with the dogs in front of the fire.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: A.J. Alan
- Date: 1941 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Science Fiction, Adventure, Fantasy, Mystery
- Length: 2,175 words
- Structure: 1 section, 55 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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- Adventure — The title 'H2, etc' implies a journey or exploration, which is a common element of adventure stories.
- Fantasy — The title 'H2, etc' implies a world of imagination, which is a common element of fantasy stories.
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humor · short stories · satire · British literature · fiction · absurdism · narrative style · contemporary · social commentary · quirky characters · literary · A.J. Alan