Travel Short Stories

An assassin is sent back in time to prevent the ravings of a religious zealot which, if left unchecked, will lead to absolute catastrophe. A master of the “Silver Age” of science fiction, Philip K. Dick won the Hugo Award in 1963, and the John W. Campbell Memorial award in 1975. Though he lived most of his life in near poverty, he is behind some of the most recognizable science fiction stories to date, penning the stories behind the films Blade Runner, Total Recall, Minority Report, Paycheck, and The Adjustment Bureau.

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...

Die Fortsetzung des Welt-Bestsellers "Bevor der Kaffee kalt wird" mit vier magischen Geschichten aus dem magischen Café. Wenn du in die Vergangenheit reisen könntest, wen würdest du gern wieder treffen? Der zweite Teil der magischen Cafè-Reihe "Bevor der Kaffee kalt wird", erzählt vier berührende Geschichten von Menschen, die in die Vergangenheit reisen. Sie erhalten die Chance, vergangene Situationen zu verändern, Dinge, die sie bereuen, wieder gut zu machen.

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 you love reading imaginative short stories on hot topics that make your brain think deeply but also have you laughing ...

I was living the life of a normal ten-year-old until it all changed. The very moment it changed you ask? I would say it was the moment I escaped my bully Bull, but it could be the moment I ran through Binx. One moment I was just Rocky and the next I was the savior of humanity. Join us as we travel through time to collect all the pieces to lock up Mr. Moon the diabolical genus. If we fail life as we know it will be gone… Oh, and mystical creatures, Zombies, Giant Snakes, and the Angel of Death is all a part of the journey.

I was living the life of a normal ten-year-old until it all changed. The very moment it changed you ask? I would say it was the moment I escaped my bully Bull, but it could be the moment I ran through Binx. One moment I was just Rocky and the next I was the savior of humanity. Join us as we travel through time to collect all the pieces to lock up Mr. Moon the diabolical genus. If we fail life as we know it will be gone… Oh, and mystical creatures, Zombies, Giant Snakes, Pirates, and the Angel of Death is all a part of the journey.

Lost underwear. A locked bus compartment. And a hangover that could kill an elephant. Just another day managing tours through Europe's most romantic destinations. Waking up at the magnificent Château Vin Rouge with a killer hangover is just the beginning of Sharon 'Shaz' Green's problems. As she pieces together the events of last night - including her embarrassing bar-top dance performance - this quick-witted Kiwi tour manager discovers she's caught the eye of the devastatingly handsome Roger. Between managing her rowdy tour group and fighting off the effects of French wine, Shaz finds ...

Laugh Till You Stop. Extract from the Houston Chronicle, Classifieds, August 25th 2329 AD. ……. “If you could go anywhere, or anywhen, in history, where and when would you go? Golgotha? Hastings? The Grassy Knoll? Nah! Get yourself to Pisa, Italy, 2169 AD during a particular hot day in June, 3:33pm GMT to be precise….. TimeLines Incorporated is proud to announce its latest time line. Come on down and take the trip of a lifetime. Remember: There’s A TimeLine And Place For Everything. TimeLines Incorporated.” In the twenty fourth century life is dull, predictable and full of ...

Join us as we listen to The Chesapeake for action, fun and adventure in The Chesapeake region. Murder, Mayhem and Mystery along with blues, rockfish and Serendipity Serenades to convince fish to jump onto the hook.

Shuttle Captain Kulcin Black follows a distress signal back to Europa but there is no one there to pick up. On return, he discovers he is not alone.

“Suddenly she felt something like a beckoning to the inner pantry door within the den. It was as if it called to her.” Indie author Maren Brown is overjoyed when she receives a letter from her literary idol inviting her to meet with him to discuss a collaboration. Jack R. Croft has made millions from his time-travel novels and Maren is amazed at how realistic his books are. However, the truth is stranger than fiction, and there is a LOT more to Jack’s proposition than it initially seems. Who is Jack Croft and what is his connection to Maren? Why is his housekeeper so frosty towards ...

Are you ready for a journey through the universe? Look no further than Science Fiction Short Stories Vol. 14, the latest collection from The Shadowplay Collective. This anthology of short stories will take you on a thrilling ride through the unknown, as you explore new worlds, meet alien species, and witness the wonders of advanced technology. Within the pages of Science Fiction Short Stories Vol. 14, you'll find tales that will transport you to distant galaxies, where battles are fought between robotic armies and where time travel is possible. You'll meet characters who struggle to survive...

A father tries to help his son - the only family member he has left - pursue his interest in finding the legendary Santa Anna Gold. The only problem is, the boy wants to go back in time in order to locate it. Sometimes the things a father will do for an only child are limitless.

"After Dinner Conversation" Magazine - July 2022 Acceptance: A man sinking in mud refuses help. I Never: A man of diminished mental capacity is accused of murder when he's found holding a bloody knife. Sort of Polarity: A new disease hits the earth that causes very selective blindness in humanity. Reginald's Party: A female interloper crashes an "emotions" wine tasting. Left To Lose: A young woman is tricked to trade important pieces of her life to help a rebel group. In The Beginning: A retelling of Adam and Eve's fall from grace, with a cosmic twist. Farewell, Odysseus: A genetically ...

Ophelia's husband disappears at the most inopportune times. After 10 years, she's not sure why she puts up with it, other than the fact that she's loved him since she first saw him in college, before the physics experiment that started Will involuntarily sliding through time. And there's nothing anyone can do about it. Or is there?

A Brother's Betrayal is a poem about a brother failing to show compassion to his sister while she faces a cruel and unjust trial.

Trent Parlow, a troubled man with memory loss, struggles to come to terms with his fiancée's untimely death. Retreating to the Colorado wilderness, he makes a startling discovery. Trent and those around him will never be the same.

Victoria meets the man of her dreams... while pretending to be somebody else. Victoria has become the sought-after event planner at Avalon. Her events are breathtaking and thoughtful, and always top-of-the-line. But when Avalon merges with another larger event company, she's forced into a vacation she never wanted, all while pretending to be her new boss. Even if she gets to visit the gorgeous Holloway castle in England, it still means she'll miss Christmas with her parents. They've been counting on her, and it hurts to know she's letting them down. Oliver has secrets too, and he's holding ...

What can one college freshman do against a growing alien threat? Starting college in a foreign country should come with an instruction manual. Out of her element and out of heels, Anna Mae Rivers feels up a creek without a paddle. She’s been in Berlin less than forty-eight hours and she’s already gotten herself mixed up in a supernatural murder mystery. Too bad it’s pets that are being eliminated. Otherwise the police might take the case seriously. When she comes face to face with something out of her worst nightmare, she’s forced to change her mind on what’s real and what is ...

They don't alter the past. They don't spy on the future. Yet, even very cautious time-travel research leaves plenty of room to get into trouble. Time, Limited is a foremost authority on space and time research. Wary of the time travel-related doomsday scenarios described by science fiction writers, the employees of the company take every precaution imaginable and move forward carefully as slowly. But when a critical experiment is threatened by a natural disaster, even the best-laid precautions go tumbling down, and the nerds have to think on their feet to protect the research and ensure the company's recovery.