Dystopian Short Stories

Leah is a picker. Her job is to sift through the refuse and waste of the silo and sort it for recycling. She enjoys making homemade paper and writing stories, but she just happens to live in an underground silo full of mysteries, and in a dystopian world that has been destroyed by mankind. The two things that she loves to do most in the world are both illegal.

It's on the prowl... When an inquisitive paperboy notices something strange along his route, he immediately investigates. But what begins as an innocent inquiry will soon become something hauntingly sinister. And as the truth is unleashed, the neighborhood discovers... THE ATTACK IS JUST BEGINNING Now, hampered by a record storm and left to fend for themselves, three high schoolers must do the impossible. Their neighborhood is under attack--the infection spreading. And with a deadly creature and its undead minions on the loose, what these teenagers think they know, could never be more wrong...

There are many consequences of gravity. While our feet are firmly planted on terra, our hearts break, our souls seek homage from higher beings, our desire to learn creates intelligent animations landscapes change, demons posses, we dream of escaping to Mars and other planets. A collection of short stories set on Earth, space, and distant planets. This collection features the shorty story Glitch and the first publication of the poetry collection Consequence of Gravity.

What happens when English teacher Boyd Walker forgets to die on his deathday? What's in the pearls that the antiquarian sells to the desperate villagers? Can two exploited castes work together to preserve a child's freedom? What if God was an intellectually disabled little girl? Can you predict what common people will do when facing existential crises? What about outright genocide? These are amongst the 13.5 gripping and upsetting short stories set in the oppressive totalitarian regime of Darrenbroath.

Written in the classic science-fiction era of the 1950s and '60s, these stories have out-of-this-world endings reminiscent of The Twilight Zone episodes from the same time. Listeners encounter diverse characters, from a teen surfer and a 1940s boxer to space travelers and strange Arctic villagers. Thought-provoking themes create a unique blend of escapism and intellectual stimulation.

Science Fiction Short Stories, written by The Shadowplay Collective, is a collection of the most captivating and imaginative short stories that will transport you to new worlds and challenge your perception of reality. This book is perfect for anyone who loves science fiction and wants to explore the style of the golden age of Science Fiction. The stories in Science Fiction Short Stories are set in different times and places, taking the reader on a journey through the past, present, and future. From a dystopian society where humans are segregated based on their intelligence to a world where...

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, ...

The four stories narrate the struggles of the tiny island nation of Buron to resist the onslaught of its much bigger neighbor, Garsia, via any means necessary. “Green Monkey Syndrome” describes the disaster of a pathogenic weapon leaked among indigenous tribespeople; “The Gaoka Case” tracks through case files a pharmaceutical offensive designed to take advantage of the enemy’s patriarchal culture; “I Love Thee Winona” and “The Lost Bird” describe campaigns to manipulate disastrous weather patterns and deliver bioweapons through migrating birds.

In a world with an uncertain future, do you imagine for the best or for the worst case scenario? Twelve writers tackle extreme solarpunk utopias and apocalyptic or political dystopias—and the gray areas in between—in Biketopia, the fourth volume of the Bikes in Space series of feminist science fiction stories about bicycling. Some find love and fierce resistance in the end times; others imagine an ecological future of saving technology, with solarpunk ecotopian visions, at times paired with crushing social control.

GOLD MEDAL WINNER-READERS’ FAVORITE INTERNATIONAL AWARDS SILVER MEDAL WINNER-INDEPENDENT PRESS AWARDS A Tea Party activist discovers that he is growing another head. A playboy befriends a woman who is only six inches tall. A rape victim confronts her assailant in a maximum security prison. James Hanna is a prolific writer whose stories have appeared in over thirty literary journals. Drawing from his experiences as an adventurer in Australia, a counselor in an Indiana prison, and a San Francisco probation officer, James offers a variety of themes in these nineteen aberrant tales. His ...

This collection of nine stories from the Grand Master of Science Fiction charts the course of humanity from the near future onward through millennia. In Galaxies Like Grains of Sand, Brian W. Aldiss tells the tale of mankind's future over the course of forty million years. Each of these nine connected short stories highlights a different millennia in which man has adapted to new environments and hardships.

Night Portals is a metaphysical anthology series that explores the hidden secrets of life around us. Twelve "What If" short stories from the mind of Ernie Howard. Immune is the third story in the series. Jakob the motel clerk opened a door one day. A door that should have stayed closed. Being immune to a virus that will kill off most of the world's population seems like winning the lottery at first. That is until you realize you killed most of the people you loved just by being around them. Sometimes the virus is in your mind. What would you do if you were the last person on Earth?

For decades, George R. R. Martin - best-selling author of A Song of Ice and Fire - has collaborated with an ever-shifting ensemble of science fiction and fantasy icons to create the amazing Wild Cards universe. In the aftermath of World War II, the Earth’s population was devastated by a terrifying alien virus. Those who survived were changed forever. Some, known as Jokers, were cursed with bizarre mental and physical deformities; others, granted superhuman abilities, are known as Aces.

DARE TO FACE YOUR DEEPEST FEARS? Your sanity hangs by a thread as you plunge into this „Scary Stories Collection”! Prepare for a mind-melting rollercoaster through three realms of pure terror! In "Graveyard Grin," giggling clown await for you at Hollowbrook Cemetery. "The Abyssal Hunger" will have you clawing as the earth comes alive beneath you. And "The Eternal Asylum"? It's a one-way ticket to madness where reality crumbles! These aren't just stories – they're psychological depth charges primed to EXPLODE in your mind!

Introducing Science Fiction Short Stories Vol. 04 by The Shadowplay Collective, a thrilling collection of short stories that will take you on a journey through the unknown depths of space and time. With each story, you'll be transported to a new world, where nothing is as it seems and anything is possible. This is a must-read for all science fiction fans who crave adventure and excitement. Set in a variety of futuristic landscapes, Science Fiction Short Stories Vol. 04 by The Shadowplay Collective explores the limits of human imagination and what it means to be truly alive. From the depths ...

Las fuerzas extrañas reúnen doce relatos y una teoría del cosmos que constituyen los cuentos fantásticos más perfectos de la literatura castellana. Perfectos por la prosa excepcional que los narra, por los argumentos asombrosos que abordan y por los hallazgos narrativos que Leopoldo Lugones ensaya para dar verosimilitud a estas fantasías.

1984 by George Orwell and Brave New World by Aldous Huxley are two of the most famous and influential dystopian novels ever written. Both books depict a future world in which individual freedom and privacy are subordinated to the demands of a totalitarian state, and citizens are manipulated and controlled through technology, propaganda, and social conditioning. The two novels have often been compared and contrasted, and both are considered to be among the most important works of literature of the 20th century.

Nyra has escaped Cavallier with her father and mother. For the first time in a long while, their family is together again. But it's not that rosy. After what Sara has done, she has to try harder if she wants to mend things with her daughter. Regardless, Nyra has it good at the other side of the coin. Gary's missed her like hell, and the two can't get enough of each other. It's life as it should be until Cavallier comes knocking. Nyra learns the full extent of Cavallier's power, but she learns it when it's too late. Now, her life and that of everyone she loves are on the line. In the race ...

In a near-future world dominated by The Directorate, a sinister regime, Alex and Mia find love amidst oppression. Alex, born with "Inferior Genes", possesses a secret that could change everything. Together, they join the underground resistance and uncover the regime's dark secrets. Their daring mission to expose The Directorate's tyranny takes them to the heart of its power. Betrayals and sacrifices test their love, but they emerge victorious, ushering in a new era where individuality and freedom reign.

Two soldiers debate what it means to love and live on a battlefield A short, dark, and dystopic vignette of war throughout the ages. If you ever supported any war, you’ll get the message. You won’t feel good. The tale shows what we have become, what we are living, and where we may be going