The City Condemned to Hell by Randolph Craig
When a mysterious virus begins to spread throughout the city, the citizens are left with no choice but to flee. But as the virus spreads, the city is slowly becoming a living hell. With the government unable to contain the virus, the citizens are left to fend for themselves. The novel follows the story of a group of survivors as they struggle to survive in the city. As they search for a way out, they must face the horrors of the virus and the dangers of the city. Along the way, they must confront their own fears and doubts as they battle for their lives. The City Condemned to Hell is a thrilling and suspenseful novel that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. With its intense action and gripping plot, this novel is sure to keep readers hooked until the very end.
By Randolph Craig · First published 1939 · Genre: Dystopian Fiction, Science Fiction, Thriller · 12 chapters · 29,870 words
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THE young nurse nodded downward at the mummy-like thing on the cot in Ward Seven. "She's been trying to move, Doctor," she said. "Are you sure you need the stimulants?"
Dr. Skull nodded absently. His keen brown eyes, the liveliest thing in his gentle old face, were appraising the swathed figure of Mrs. Purvins, and there was an ancient satisfaction in them, ancient as medicine itself. He remembered the day, almost a month ago, when a frightened woman stripped herself in his office, and whispered, "Is it cancer, Doctor. Will I die soon?"
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Randolph Craig
- Date: 1939 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Dystopian Fiction, Science Fiction, Thriller, Mystery, Fantasy
- Length: 29,870 words
- Structure: 12 chapters, 746 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Dystopian Fiction — The title of the book implies a world in which society has been destroyed and replaced with a harsh, oppressive environment.
- Science Fiction — The book may explore futuristic technology and scientific advances that have caused the world to become a dystopia.
- Thriller — The book may contain suspenseful elements and a fast-paced plot that keeps readers on the edge of their seats.
- Mystery — The book may contain elements of mystery, such as a crime that needs to be solved or a hidden truth that needs to be uncovered.
Tags
dystopia · urban decay · social commentary · survival · corruption · despair · rebellion · isolation · oppression · dark themes · human struggle · moral ambiguity
Contents
- Chapter 1: When the Beast Hungers
- Chapter 2: The Skull Killer
- Chapter 3: A Surprise for Dr. Skull
- Chapter 4: Hell's Hospital
- Chapter 5: While the City Sleeps
- Chapter 6: The Purple Warning!
- Chapter 7: Creatures That Once Were Men
- Chapter 8: When Hell Locked Its Gates
- Chapter 9: Jeff Plays a Lone Hand
- Chapter 10: Fresh Blood for the Octopus
- Chapter 11: Blood Bank of the Damned
- Chapter 12: Voice of the Skull Killer