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existential-threat
The arrival of the Gilgamesh represents an existential threat to the spiders, forcing them to confront their mortality and the fragility of their existence.
1 chapter across 1 book
Children of Time (2015)Adrian Tchaikovsky
Chapter 52
In this chapter, the spiders witness the destruction of their Messenger, a significant loss that evokes unexpected emotions in Fabian, a non-religious spider. As the Gilgamesh approaches, the spiders prepare for battle, launching a counterattack against the ark ship while grappling with the reality of their impending end times and the need to defend their existence.