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"Straw Man" is a riveting and thought-provoking story that captivates from the first page to the last. Set against the backdrop of a fractured United States, the novel weaves a complex tapestry of power, freedom, and destiny that stretches beyond the stars. The author brilliantly juxtaposes the antiquated horrors of slavery against the limitless possibilities of space travel, creating a narrative that is as intellectually stimulating as it is emotionally charged. The use of CRISPR technology to illustrate the dark extremes of human manipulation is both chilling and mesmerizing, offering a ...

This bundle contains five books in the bestselling dystopian Sypricon Masters series. Impulse Control Selene Orosova has come to Sypricon for one reason--distraction. She's convinced the exclusive BDSM club, Tawse, is the place to escape the haunting nightmare of being a Planetary Marshal. She wants to get in and get off. And she's never met a Dom she couldn't walk away from. Until she meets him... Vaughn is immediately captivated by Selene's wildness. He knows he'll have to break through her walls in order to get her on her knees. Determined, Vaughn pushes every limit she has with an ...

The nine narrative episodes of Volume Four of the Emmy® Award-winning Netflix Original series Love, Death + Robots. Featuring bestselling authors and screenwriters from all over the globe, curated by filmmakers Tim Miller and David Fincher, and Supervising Director Jennifer Yuh Nelson. Introduction by John Scalzi, with stories by John Scalzi, Stant Litore, Siobhan Carroll, Bruce Sterling, John McNichol, Dave Hutchinson, Marc Laidlaw, and Robert Bisi & Andy Lyon.

Join the Librarian as he does his best to make the post-apocalyptic world a better place by protecting the weak, fighting injustice, squaring off against a group of former renaissance fair workers who have established a kingdom in the Rocky Mountains, and so on. Can one man make a difference in the face of such murderous cannibals and super smart bears? Probably not.

UNCOVER WHAT IS BELOW. What is beneath our feet? Below our skin? What lurks in the darkness in the basement, or deep inside the earth? How far down can you read before you go insane? Step down into the chilling stories in Below. We woefully present you with tales of the twisted and terrifying. Listen to maddening transmissions, step into a basement of secrets, encounter a mother whose hate transcends death, a late-night work call becomes a fight of survival, demons lurk, and spirits seek their final revenge. These are not your Mother's bedtime stories…

This captivating anthology presents a selection of fourteen short stories by the legendary science fiction author Robert A. Heinlein, showcasing his unparalleled imagination and narrative prowess. Among the featured tales are "Space Jockey," which explores the life of a daring pilot navigating the perils of interstellar travel, and "The Long Watch," a poignant reflection on duty and sacrifice.

Earth’s first colony ship heads for the stars ... and the crew discovers nothing is as it seems. A fearsome dragon terrorises a lonely village ... and three oddball heroes do their best to help out. A farm boy magicks his very own talking book ... and uses it to get laid. Collect One Two contains a dozen entertaining stories by Simon Haynes. These wide-ranging tales leap from mythical lands to the depths of space, from the Updowns of Titan to an inventor’s garden shed. One thing’s for sure ... boredom is not on the menu! Sleight of Hand The Desolator Updown A Piece of the Action Catch...

A decade after a twenty-year war against creatures of myth and legend, a retired commander is called back into duty. Thirty years ago, the Earth split open and Hell’s filth poured onto her soil. For twenty years, the War raged in every city on every continent to save humankind. In a seemingly losing battle, an elite force rose and finally turned the tide, a force led by Commander Kane Garner. They drove Hell’s filth back into the ground and capped it with a nuclear weapon. They had won the War, and the world returned to a new normal. Garner, now retired, finds solace and contentment ...

The sky is breaking. The bonds are fading. And one boy’s spark could ignite the world—or burn it to ashes. In the floating world of Emberfall, young Elijah Ardent has always been content to stay in the shadows, fixing the ancient machinery that keeps his home aloft. But when his sister is kidnapped by a mysterious cult known as the Shroud, Elijah is thrust into a world of Skybeasts, Aether magic, and deadly political intrigue. Forced to compete in the Skyforge Trials against the elite of society, Elijah must master his newfound powers and bond with Ignis, a unique fire-beast with ...

Finn is contacted by a federal agent who asks for his assistance in a delicate case. A piece of equipment disappears from a government-funded secret lab. The nature of the experimental equipment is so secretive that not even the agent knows what exactly it contains. Recommended reading first "Project Orthia" series. This is Book 1 of "Orthia" - the secod series of the "Orthia Labs" saga.

Mordiscos de terror es una recopilación de siete relatos independientes que abarcan los géneros del terror, la ciencia ficción, la fantasía oscura, los fenómenos paranormales y el suspense. Todos ellos han sido seleccionados especialmente para componer este libro, destacando El laberinto de Ockham al haber sido ganador del Premio de la Universidad de Valencia de Escritura de Creación en 2012, y los relatos El regalo de Dante y La nueva, vieja, pirámide por ser elegidos para formar parte en dos antologías de Calabazas en el Trastero, del sello editorial Saco de Huesos. RELATOS •El ...

Twenty-four Science Fiction Stories of Computers, Robots, Programs, and Algorithms. From artificial intelligence to the modeling of a digital soul. These stories cover the future of technology, written by the veteran hacker and master programmer, Keith P. Graham. These stories are heavily influenced by John Shirley, William Gibson and Bruce Sterling.Keith P. Graham has been a programming/hacker since 1969. Keith wrote in assembly language because that was as close to silicon as a hacker could get without a soldering iron. He was a programming manager at Lockheed Martin for 15 years, and ...

Two Epic Novels. Three Explosive Shorts. Unforgettable Universes. Prepare for a relentless onslaught of science fiction adventure in this must-have collection. Adventure across water covered planets and the dangerous void of space, follow heroes and rogues as they battle for survival, freedom, and the truth. This collection plunges you into: Underwater Worlds of Deceit: In Submerged, a racer framed for a crime uncovers a conspiracy that could shatter his aquatic world. Desperate Smuggler Run: The crew of the spaceship Sea Rover faces impossible odds in a heart-pounding fight for their lives...

Newly collected stories ranging across different genres. Crafted to inspire that grey matter, and containing several previously unpublished pieces. Science Fiction, Horror, and just straight out Weird walk amongst these pages.

The bonds are real. The system is evolving. And the hunt has begun. Jake Mercer is no longer just surviving the Hero System—he’s becoming its core. His Affinity links with Nina and Daphne have deepened into a psychic bond, syncing thoughts, instincts… and danger. As the resistance network grows, so do the threats. Paragon has begun ripping Hero Systems from civilians, mind and body alike. The Architect claims there’s purpose behind the chaos—but every level Jake gains comes with a darker truth. Now Jake must lead awakened system users through enemy patrols, secret bunkers, and ...

It has been three long years since the compound survivors made their escape to the rig off the coast of Texas. Lord Claudius’s foothold on the five state kingdom has flourished but his desire for revenge still needed to be quenched. A war is coming and if Claudius has his way, life will never be the same for what is left of humanity.

Martin just wanted some staples. It had been a long month-end meeting – and he’d spent most of it needing the toilet – so when he found himself traversing a portal instead of entering the supply closet, he could forgive himself for having gone through the wrong door. Stuck on Fuel Station Two, with a crew who’ve abandoned their designated mission, he has no choice but to make the best of a bizarre situation. Why has he been nominated to fly the spacecraft? Why does it feel like there’s a big secret he hasn’t been made privy to? And what’s the deal with the stripy cat?

Ring Around the Sun is a science fiction short story by American writer Isaac Asimov. It was first published in the March 1940 issue of Future Fiction and reprinted in the 1972 collection The Early Asimov . "Ring Around the Sun" was the fifth story Asimov wrote, and also the fifth to be published.

Timothy Zahn shows an unparalleled mastership of science fiction in the fifteen tales gathered here. "The Price of Survival" features an alien ship that arrives in our solar system without hostile intentions but with a desperate need whose fulfillment could destroy humanity. "The Giftie Gie Us" tells the story of two lonely survivors who find love among the ruins of a post-apocalyptic United States. And in "Pawn's Gambit," a human and his alien opponent face off over a game that will decide which one of them will return home.

This collection includes eight additional stories about a haunted hiking trail, a haunted road, a weakling developing his powers, a mysterious lake hiding secrets, a hoarder’s worst fear, the perfect day becoming a nightmare, a paranoid agoraphobe, and the unauthorized conclusion to [REDACTED].