Classic Science Fiction Collections

Immerse yourself in the captivating world of "Science Fiction Novels Vol. 04: Five Science Fiction Novels" - an exceptional anthology penned by the visionary authors of the Shadowplay Collective. Journey through the realms of the Golden Age of Science Fiction as you embark on a thrilling adventure across five extraordinary tales that will ignite your imagination and leave you spellbound. "The Only Ship" sets sail on an interstellar voyage, where a courageous crew battles against insurmountable odds to save humanity from an impending cosmic catastrophe. As they navigate treacherous space, ...

Are you looking for a thrilling escape from reality? Look no further than Science Fiction Short Stories Vol. 09, written by The Science Fiction Collective. This collection of short stories will transport you to new worlds and introduce you to characters that will stay with you long after you finish reading. In this volume, you'll explore the depths of space and the far reaches of time. From a future where humanity has evolved into something beyond recognition to a world where technology has taken over, each story will leave you on the edge of your seat. The Shadowplay Collective has created...

Sedna is one of the best in her business as a professional antique dealer. That is what she considers a day job - a facade of her paranormal business. At night, she is running for the leadership of one of the most brutal mage tribe in Greenland. She is the most promising contender of the competition. That is, until her past comes back for a visit - a guy who walked out on her four years ago without an explanation.

Chi è più sapiente? Colui che dice di sapere o colui che sa di non sapere? Su questo bivio del pensiero Socrate ha fondato la sua vita e imposta ora la sua autodifesa: stringente, appassionante, inoppugnabile. La fine è nota. E tuttavia Socrate non perde la sua forza: perché anche la morte può essere un’avventura, di silenzio o di conversazione.

A coleção Contos Clássicos Era Uma Vez traz as mais populares histórias da literatura infantil. A cada volume, uma narrativa diferente é apresentada de forma simples e encantadora para os pequenos leitores.

A coleção Contos Clássicos Era Uma Vez traz as mais populares histórias da literatura infantil. A cada volume, uma narrativa diferente é apresentada de forma simples e encantadora para os pequenos leitores.

La Bella Addormentata nel Bosco è una delle fiabe che Collodi ha tradotto dal francese e che, come dice egli stesso nella prefazione, "nel voltare in italiano (...) qua e là mi feci lecite alcune leggerissime varianti, sia di vocabolo, sia di andatura di periodo, sia di modi di dire: e questo ho voluto notare qui di principio, a scanso di commenti, di atti subitanei di stupefazione e di scrupoli grammaticali o di vocabolario.

La favola "La Bella e la Bestia" è stata tratta dalla collana "I Racconti delle Fate" di Carlo Collodi: una raccolta di fiabe che Collodi ha tradotto dal francese e che, come dice egli stesso nella prefazione, "nel voltare in italiano (...) qua e là mi feci lecite alcune leggerissime varianti, sia di vocabolo, sia di andatura di periodo, sia di modi di dire: e questo ho voluto notare qui di principio, a scanso di commenti, di atti subitanei di stupefazione e di scrupoli grammaticali o di vocabolario.

Old English legends have been around for centuries, and few are more popular than the stories of Arthur, Merlin, and the Lady of the Fountain. In this collection, we dive into all three stories and the history behind them. Let the words hypnotize you into a soothing sleep with each story's unique sleep induction. You'll feel relaxed, quiet your mind, and get a deep sleep that will last all night long.

Pentacle collects the classic tales of an unnamed Necromancer and his demonic familiar "Self" as they wander the spectral highways of America incurring the wrath of both heaven and hell.

Originally published as part of a contest between Mary Shelley, her husband Percy Bysshe Shelley, and Lord Byron, Frankenstein has since captured countless imaginations. When Dr. Victor Frankenstein learns the secret of imparting life to inanimate matter, he is eager to test his theories. The bones he collects to construct his human subject become a gruesome, frightening creature, endowed with supernatural size and strength. Lonely and miserable, the created comes to hate his creator. When the monster murders Frankenstein’s brother and his bride, the doctor embarks on a heated pursuit, only to put his own life in grave danger.

This collection of five different tales gives some new takes on old stories. It's like following a familiar road, only to discover a new, unusual side path that takes you to an alternate destination. Here are new worlds to explore, with magic, swords, vampires, princesses in peril, and choices to be made. Heroes and villains and something in between. Monsters, both internal and external. Encounters with the unusual to make you think, laugh, and shiver with fright.

Step into a world that defies all boundaries and explore the unknown with Science Fiction Short Stories Vol. 07 by The Shadowplay Collective. This anthology of short stories will take you on a journey through time and space, where you'll encounter fascinating characters, mind-bending concepts, and awe-inspiring technology. Whether you're a science fiction enthusiast or just looking for a thrilling read, this book is sure to leave you captivated from beginning to end. The Shadowplay Collective has masterfully crafted a series of stories that will transport you to alternate universes, ...

Of the two major ancient Greek epic poems attributed to Homer, The Odyssey serves to some extent as a sequel to The Iliad. The poem describes the journey home of Odysseus, the king of Ithaca, after the fall of Troy. In the Greek sources, the Trojan War lasted 10 years, and Odysseus spent 10 more years on the return journey due to the hostility of Poseidon, the god of earth and sea. Odysseus' fantastical adventures include a period of captivity on Calypso’s island, a visit to the lethargic lotus eaters, an encounter with a one-eyed Cyclops, and more.

Young, Old, Ghosts from the present and the past trying their best to make it work for them. Will they succeed? The opinionated woman was either venting some steam or complaining about everything. Some of them ventured to make everything work for them and pushed the walls too hard, shattered the glass ceilings above them. Their efforts brought them more problems. More problems bring more pain. More they complain, the more they explain, the more they fight against odds, the more they are caught in the net of society. Will they ever be able to free themselves? In Fading Flashes the ...

L'audiolibro Amore e Psiche è la più nota delle favole contenute in "Le metamorfosi" di Apuleio. Narra delle difficili e dolorose vicende di Psiche...

Jean Lang (Mrs John Lang, 1867-1932) wrote extensively on Greek, Roman, and Germanic mythology and its interpretation. In Lang’s version of the Icarus myth, there is a strong emphasis on the boy’s duty to fulfill the aspirations of his father, Daedalus.

Forced to make love to beautiful women, this is adult science fiction at its best. The Gods and Goddesses of Ancient Greece and Rome had returned to Earth - with all their awesome powers intact, and Earth was transformed almost overnight. War on any scale was outlawed, along with boom-and-bust economic cycles, and prudery - no change was more startling than the face of New York, where, for instance, the Empire State Building became the Tower of Zeus!

Inizia con l'AudioBook del Primo e del Secondo Libro di "Le Metamorfosi" di Apuleio, un'avvincente avventura che racconta di magia; a volte le vicende spaventano, a volte meravigliano, a volte sono sensuali e esilaranti. Di sicuro questo straordinario e raro esempio di romanzo composto nell'antica Roma, è un documento storico di grande importanza: avvincente come un fantasy e interessante come un trattato storico, perché la vicenda si snoda nella società del tempo e evidenzia i modi di vivere dell'epoca, le usanze e le superstizioni della gente. Il nobile Lucio, il protagonista di questa epopea, narra in prima persona il suo viaggio fantastico nella magia, le sue vicissitudini, le trasformazioni e il cambiamento finale che non riguarderà solo il suo aspetto ma anche il suo animo.

Adonis, the son of the king of Paphos, was a handsome man and a famous hunter. Aphrodite fell in love with him, and one day, she had a premonition of his death. He dismissed her warning and was killed by a wild boar.