Dystopian Short

Killer bots anyone? What about an eco-Armageddon? And what really happened at Roswell anyway? From ancient mysteries on Earth to far-future conflicts on other worlds, this collection of sixteen sci-fi short stories from the author of The Anti Life Series and the Final Update trilogy promises to take you on an adventure. Whether it’s human-sized parasites, clone lovers, or intergalactic war—there’s something in this novel-length story collage for every science fiction enthusiast.

In the distant future, the Earth lies barren. Devoid of vegetation, what remains of the human race scours the land as scavengers. During one gathering a survivor, Josiah, discovers a map leading to an unknown destination. His newfound quest becomes a journey of hope and redemption as he lays eyes upon a miracle: the world's last living tree.

Welcome to the world of Science Fiction Short Stories Vol. 05, a collection of gripping tales that will take you on a journey through the unknown. The Shadowplay Collective has masterfully crafted a set of stories that will transport you to different worlds, each with their own unique challenges and dangers. If you're a fan of science fiction, this book is a must-read. UNHAPPY SMILE. HUNTED ON MARS. THE COARSE PATH. THE JUDGEMENT. KINETIC MOVEMENT. PARKING FOR PROFIT. EAT. SLEEP. BREED.In this collection, you'll find stories set in various timeframes and locations, from the depths of space ...

Follow Aapeli, Tinker, Liberty, Harmony, Rat, a tiny robot named Boy, and a droid who always believes they're on the verge of dying in this post-apocalyptic collection by Regina Puckett. The Liberty and Forbidden Collection includes six stories surrounding the events of The Great War that changed the face of the Earth, killing millions and destroying most of the world's technologies.

Galen is an innkeep, a humble man who cares about his work and his patrons. He also lives on the edge of a haunted forest. One inhabited by a fell wizard far too many of his guests are intent to meet. Despite Galen’s warnings and admonitions, most travelers passing through his doors only stay long enough to ask a few questions before entering the dark wood. Far too few come back. These are the tales of some of those adventurers who return. These are the tales of those Galen wishes had never left his door. Tales of the Fallen is a short work of fantasy fiction totaling about 10,000 words.

Are you brave enough to face the terrifying truth lurking behind your neighbor's perfect smile? "Manufactured Minds" isn't just a story – it's a heart-stopping journey into suburban hell that will rewire your brain! Prepare for an adrenaline-fueled rollercoaster as Elise Thompson unravels a sinister conspiracy that will make your skin crawl. You'll feel the paranoia creeping in, questioning everything you thought you knew.

In a time when a pandemic is threatening the entire population, Risa and her family apply for coveted acceptance into a new Safe City - a place designed to keep the virus out and to preserve a select few of the population. But getting accepted into the city may not be worth it - especially when she is sedated for secure transport and wakes up, unable to find her family. Meeting a few new friends and an intriguing soldier named Camsen Luck may help, but none of them can convince her that self-preservation is more important than finding her family; or that trying to escape is suicide.

If someone observed us from afar, they could claim that our civilization was a civilization of walls. That was its main purpose. Such observers would likely not be able to explain why. I cannot either. Walls do not protect. They just trap and kill. Three short stories about a dystopic future, about people turning into machines, about walls and fences, about the way history works. Three short stories about now.

"Land's End" by Lauren Dane: The Land's End highway is one of the most dangerous places in the universe. The constant peril of brigands keeps Verity Coleman stuck in Silver Cliffs, dreaming of the open road - and of Loyal Alsbaugh, the tall and silent highway patrolman. When her town is attacked, Verity has a chance to win over Loyal's muted heart. But will his wounded past make him leave her along the road, or can she convince him to take her along?

Join the postapocalyptic adventure as David and the survivors of a solar storm taking out the grid try to find the means to survive another day. Earth and space are about to come into contact in a way that's new to human history.... Are you prepared for the loss of all modern electronic technology? The sun is waking up from a deep slumber. NASA says in next few years we expect to see much higher levels of solar activity and to prepare ourselves for a century-class solar storm event.

Join Dr. Amelia Mercer as she navigates a nightmarish city engulfed in collective agony, where every scream resonates in your VERY BONES! Feel your pulse quicken as you experience the relentless tide of shared suffering, forcing you to confront the darkest corners of human empathy. This isn't mere fiction; it's a gripping exploration of what it means to truly feel the pain of others.

How many ways can you spell peril? This collection of ten dark science fiction short stories explores a dystopian future in which humans may find more questions than answers. Some of the answers might be better off unlearned.

A collection of 22 short stories about misfortune characterized by unexpected final twists at the end of each tale.

The cards are being thrown into the open. Masks are falling off, and Nyra’s never been more alone in her life. She’s more aware than ever of her new world. But she’s woken up too late to discover that she plays a bigger role than she may imagine. Now, she’s the object of interest between powerbrokers who’d stop at nothing to get what they want. With both her life and her father’s hanging on the line, Nyra has to try to save themselves. But time is running out. Soon, they’d have to be praying for a miracle.

Torn from the world she’s used to, Nyra battles with the mystery of her father’s death. Gary’s hospitality has made the sudden change easy on her. They’ve formed a quick friendship – a friendship that stops Nyra from spinning into total unease. However, more and more mysteries unfold that put more questions in Nyra’s mind than are answered. When someone masquerades as a familiar face to ask about her father in her dream, Nyra begins to understand that she may be part of something she has no idea about. But why? Answers may be waiting for her if she honors the text that promises ...

Events take an even more dystopian turn in this fifth book of the series. FBI Agent Natalie Aspen – like so many around her -- struggles to keep pace with rapid-fire events unfolding: Aspen was once again shocked to her core by the breaking news on television. What the hell is going on? When Agent Natalie Aspen of the Federal Bureau of Intelligence was first assigned to the case, she had no idea that the near future held something so disastrous and unthinkable. Acts of war and millions of deaths were taking place, and she couldn't understand why, but she had this inexplicable notion that ...

An incurable disease kills millions around the world. A selfish father is about to be its next victim. See what he wishes for in his last hour. Gene Carlotta is on his deathbed and won’t live long enough to see the next sunrise. As his life flashes in his mind’s eye he comes to realize the one thing he never gave his son and the heartbreaking remorse that consumes his last moments.

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!

Endland holds a broken mirror to England. In its garish but strangely familiar world of empty tower blocks, 24-hour cyber cafes, and bomb sites, a motley collection of misfits, wanderers and charmed drunks do their best to survive. Nothing is stable in Endland, and what's more, the gods have started drinking at lunchtime, which can lead only to trouble.

La tecnologia cambia e nel farlo modifica le nostre vite e noi stessi. Eppure attraverso l'obsolescenza programmata si pianifica e scandisce l’aggiornamento e la sostituzione di qualunque dispositivo di uso quotidiano. E se questo processo non fosse rivolto solo agli oggetti ma anche agli esseri umani? E se l'adeguamento non si limitasse alle cose ma si estendesse anche alle persone che ne fanno un uso sempre crescente? Se gli oggetti invecchiano precocemente, che dire di coloro che li usano?