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Sleeper Awakes

Sleeper Awakes

By: H. G. Wells
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The Sleeper Awakes is a gripping dystopian tale that follows a man who falls into a deep slumber for two centuries, only to awaken in a radically altered London. Having amassed unimaginable wealth through compound interest, he is revered as the legendary Sleeper. However, this newfound fame comes with a price, as he confronts the chilling realities of a world shaped by his worst fears. The adoration of the people contrasts sharply with the sinister intentions of those who control his legacy, leaving him to navigate a future rife with horror and disillusionment. (Summary by Stephan and Wikipedia)Copyright Sci Fi & Childrens Stories Politics & Government Science Fiction
Episodes
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    Last Man, Volume I-Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley
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  • Island of Doctor Moreau (Version 4)-H. G. Wells

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    4 hrs
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