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"Superiority" is a science fiction short story by Arthur C. Clarke, first published in 1951. It depicts an arms race, and shows how the side which is more technologically advanced can be defeated, despite its apparent superiority, because of its own organizational flaws and its willingness to discard old technology without having fully perfected the new.

The Classic Collection of Robert A. Heinlein brings together some of the most remarkable short stories from one of the greatest science fiction writers of all time. Featuring works such as Life-Line, Requiem, Misfit, and many others, this collection showcases Heinlein's early mastery of the genre, blending visionary ideas with compelling storytelling. In these tales, Heinlein explores themes of scientific discovery, human resilience, and the boundless potential of the human mind.

The Classic Collection of Arthur C. Clarke brings together some of the most iconic and visionary short stories by one of science fiction's greatest minds. This anthology includes timeless works such as "The Nine Billion Names of God," "Armaments Race," "Into the Comet," "The Sentinel," "Superiority," and many others that showcase Clarke's unique blend of scientific imagination, philosophical depth, and subtle humor.

Sophia, a Mail Order Bride from Texas, moves to New Orleans to be married. Where she accidentally becomes involved in the occult, without ever knowing she did. A short,funny tongue in cheek story, about Voodoo!

STARCALL 2: An Anthology of Novelized Radio Dramas & Teleplays, written by Bob Bello since 1980 for teens and adults in easy-to-read International English. Over 700 short stories of all genres: speculative fiction, military sci-fi, time travel, alternate history and prehistory, apocalyptic and post-apocalyptic, cyberpunk and steampunk, action/adventure, mystery and supernatural, suspense and thriller, etc. A little bit of everything for everyone, written in the tradition of “The Outer Limits” TV series and the “theater of the mind” style of storytelling. Each printed volume contains...

On the edge of a quiet rural town, a solitary man tends his land, his pigs, and his dark rituals. Known to locals only as a quiet farmer, he keeps to himself—his fields thick with corn, his barn weathered by years of blood-soaked secrets. Women have been disappearing for years. No one connects them to the reclusive figure behind the fences. No one dares to look too closely.

Not since the days of Adam and Eve has anyone read stories this strange or weird. Strange facts and unusual forms of spiritualistic phenomena steep these pages in an atmosphere of terror and expectancy. Unforgettable scary stories, real or imagined, were told to people, by the people, as they sat around campfires at night. Stories that will make your skin crawl. The Haunted Mansion of Ashton Hall …… And Island Getaway …… Eavesdropping. The Barn Ghost…… A House of Demons……An Unwelcome Gift…. Fred Cunningham’s Narrow Escape…… Saddleback Lake…… A Promise Kept.

This is an unfinished project that I hoped I would expand into something more. It is a Kindle Vella story and I adapted it for Kindle if you don't know about or care about the Kindle Vella format. However it is a short story compilation so the stories are what they are, and hope you like it

A young boy with a special quarter makes life dangerous for a burned out mall security officer. A petty thief discovers there are worse things than old feuds. An abductee is put on trial for the ultimate crime of humanity. A loving wife has to make the choice between saving her soul and taking care of the monster she loves. Welcome to Urban Nightmares. In this slender tome you will find 4 stories of people pushed to the edge of human experience...and then beyond!

Rated "Most Popular Fiction Magazine 2024" by Chill Subs Ranked Top 10 "Best Lit Mags of 2023, 2024" by Chill Subs Delight in intriguing, thought-provoking conversations about ethics, philosophy, and social issues! After Dinner Conversation is a monthly literary magazine publishing short fiction. Each issue features both established writers and up-and-coming authors who contribute fascinating philosophical insights on controversial topics like marriage equality, assisted suicide, the meaning of death, animal rights, and defining your "purpose." It's time to go deep in search of truth! If ...

Armaan's life is a flat line of despair, summed up by the corporate phrase that haunts him: "Meets expectations." When a terminal diagnosis offers a final, grim outcome, he chooses cryogenic preservation not for a future of hope, but for the promise of feeling nothing at all.

Starting in February, 1946, every issue of the Captain Marvel Adventures comic book included a two-page short story by "Eando Binder" (Otto O. Binder). All featured Lt. Jon Jarl of the Space Patrol. These juvenile space operas—designed to appeal to kids—featured the daring adventures of a two-fisted young member of the Space Patrol. In a solar system where seemingly every planet and moon can support life (and the asteroid belt harbors numerous space pirates and criminals), Jon Jarl always seems to save the day.

Humanity is a superior force that is no longer fragile; being a type 3 civilization. However a new alien threat arises. The new threat could very well, be a blessing in disguise, and could lead to something greater. How will humanity adapt to this? Listen and find out on this edition of The Colony.

"Armaments Race" is a science fiction short story by Arthur C. Clarke, first published in 1954, and later anthologized in Tales from the White Hart. Purvis tells of Hollywood special effects man Solly Blumberg, who is hired to create mock weapons as set pieces for a science-fiction serial named "Captain Zoom". Blumberg becomes involved in an arms race as he creates increasingly elaborate weapons for both the protagonist and his adversaries, until he accidentally creates a functional weapon and "makes the studio disappear".

"Into the Comet" is a science fiction short story by British writer Arthur C. Clarke. It was originally published in Fantasy & Science Fiction in October 1960. It is one of several stories by many science fiction authors in which problems are solved by reverting to 'primitive' technology. The story was also published as "Inside the Comet".

What if the world's society as you know it fractured? We call it civilization – a sturdy house built of habit, law, and the quiet consensus of generations. Its walls are papered with sacred norms, its foundations sunk deep in shared belief. But what happens when that bedrock shatters, not with a single quake, but through the insidious creep of new ideas, unforeseen scarcities, or the chilling dawn of intelligences that judge their creators? The paper shreds. The foundations liquefy. The scaffolding of our days collapses into bewildering ruin.

Una colección de cuentos de Navidad originales y tres relatos. Contiene: Club de lucha de Santa La búsqueda imposible de llamar a un taxi en Nochebuena Las Fiestas Rojas Diez kilos hasta Navidad El abeto inteligente La Pequeña Chica del Fósforo

He was the system's most ruthless agent. Now, he's its only hope for revolution. Konrad Adler is a Reclaimer, the most feared and efficient auditor in the InterStellar Monetary Union (IMU). He is a ghost in the machine, a man who balances the galaxy's ledgers by foreclosing on failed colonies and repossessing starships, all to pay down an impossible debt that has enslaved his own family. His authority isn't a weapon; it's the fine print of a contract, and his conscience has been surgically excised. Empathy is a currency he cannot afford. His final assignment is his ticket to freedom: the ...

A US Army infantry squad is sent to combat Islamic terrorists in United States territory. While set in 2060 and the Soldiers have a lot of technology and assets at their disposal, the battle still requires combat smarts and tactics to root out a tenacious enemy.

Embark on a journey through time, space, and fantastical realms with The Ultimate Fiction Collection Volume 1. Featuring the visionary works of Mikkell K Khan and the heartfelt storytelling of Kennedy King, this collection brings together the best of science fiction, science fantasy, and fantasy. Published by Mind of Khan Studios Ltd., a name synonymous with quality storytelling, this volume offers a diverse array of tales that will captivate and inspire. From interstellar voyages and mythical quests to dystopian futures and enchanted worlds, each story is a gateway to a new and thrilling ...