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In einem Herzschlag verschwindet die Welt, bis auf zwei – Vaughn Singleton, ein verbitterter Armeeflieger, der durch seine eigenen Fehler am Boden gehalten wird, und Angela Brown, eine Astronautin, deren genialer Geist an Bord der Internationalen Raumstation gefangen ist. Als ein mysteriöses kosmisches Ereignis die Menschheit auslöscht und eine von Stille umhüllte Erde zurücklässt, müssen diese beiden Überlebenden sich einer unfassbaren Realität stellen.

Lucía trabaja como mecánica en un carguero espacial, dando las mismas rondas día tras día. Entre bromas pesadas de compañeros, herramientas "para zurdos" inexistentes y motores que parecen tener vida propia, pensaba que ya había visto de todo.

Sheriff Deena Mallory’s murder investigation aboard the solar failsafe ship Agni unravels into a desperate fight against eco-terrorist sabotage threatening Earth itself. But survival comes at a heartbreaking cost.

Step into the sharp, idea-driven imagination of Isaac Asimov with this carefully selected collection of classic short fiction. 

An EMP strike shatters the nation. Keith flees biker gangs, his daughter is trapped in mall rubble, and his wife fights through burning streets. Their only hope is Eddie’s off-grid mountain homestead. Survival, family, and chaos collide in this explosive thriller.

After a mysterious blackout shatters society, Samantha and her dog Dean journey through looted cities and treacherous wilds. Haunted by her parents’ deaths and unable to save a wounded survivor, she finds an unlikely ally in Gabriel. As danger closes in, a hidden bunker may be their last chance at hope.

Dreißig dystopische Microstorys und Kurzgeschichten führen in Welten, in denen Hoffnung selten geworden ist: Eine junge Rebellin trotzt der Überwachung im Paris von morgen, auf einem fernen Planeten wächst das Grün zur Bedrohung, und ein uraltes Baumwesen spürt sein Ende nahen.

Step into the visionary imagination of Ray Bradbury with this powerful collection of classic science fiction and speculative tales that helped define the Golden Age of the genre. The Selected Works of Ray Bradbury brings together seven unforgettable short stories that explore humanity’s hopes, fears, and moral crossroads against the vast backdrop of space, time, and the unknown.

The aliens left. Their monsters didn’t. Life after the invasion is perilous for these young men. The world ended while they were still learning to drive. Now, they’re all that stands between humanity and extinction. But here’s the kicker: Earth’s alien invaders didn’t take everything when they departed. They left monsters behind. This collection contains five explosive sci-fi survival stories from bestselling author M.G. Herron. Each one follows a different hero facing impossible odds as he discovers what it takes to remain human when the world—and its alien monsters—want him dead.

The Unhelpful Encyclopedia is back, and taking you on a deep dive into dark waters for more disturbing sea-dwelling specimens than you can shake a snorkel at in Murderfish, an Aquatic Anthology. Wade into the water for the chance to witness the secret perils of fishing, grow a new set of gills, or devise a pact with an elder god. You will never look at your aquarium the same way when you learn that those languidly swum circles are really veiled threats.

War Triad explores fundamental issues of perception in war, information warfare, and the meaning of peace.

After a sudden EMP attack cripples the country, Austin Merryman is separated from his 14-year-old daughter. With no power, no phones, and no help coming, he sets out across a lawless landscape to find her—armed with only his wits, his will, and a few survival skills. Along the way, he teams up with Amanda, a tough stranger with her own painful past. Together, they form an unlikely bond—fighting harsh terrain, dwindling resources, and the constant threat of desperate people willing to kill for a can of food.

When Jonathan Bigwell shoots a woman in an alley, he swears she was already dead—shuffling, grey-skinned, eyes empty. The law calls it first-degree murder. Jonathan calls it self-defence against a zombie. In a bench trial with no jury and a powerful lawyer demanding his head, he has one impossible task: prove the undead are real.

The Philip K. Dick Short Story Collection gathers some of the author’s most unsettling and visionary works—stories that helped define modern science fiction and inspired generations of writers, filmmakers, and thinkers. In this gripping volume, Philip K. Dick explores paranoia, identity, war, and perception through razor-sharp ideas and unforgettable twists.

Als die Besatzung der Ares-9 Marsmission mit dem Ziel aufbricht, eine ständig bewohnte Basis zu errichten, ahnt sie nicht, was sich unter dem roten Staub des Nachbarplaneten verbirgt. Zum ersten Mal in der Geschichte wird klar, dass die Menschheit nicht allein im Weltraum ist. Das Artefakt, das sie im Staub des toten Planeten entdecken, verändert nicht nur das Verständnis der Menschen über ihren Platz im Universum, es birgt in seinem Innersten auch ein todbringendes Geheimnis.

The Twits Chronicles is a humorous steampunk series in which the world's richest man, Cyril Chippington-Smythe and his mechanical valet, Bentley, navigate a dystopian world in search of love and meaning. This is anthology No. 2, containing books 4 through 6 of the series.

Бывший военный летчик Джон Гордон обменивается телами с Зартом Арном, наследным принцем королевства Фомальгаута, чтобы из своего родного двадцатого века перенестись на двести тысяч лет в будущее. И узнает, что космос, разделенный между империями и королевствами, пронизанный интригами и истерзанный войнами, балансирует на грани катастрофы. Шорр Кан, предводитель Лиги Темных Миров, замыслил убить Зарта Арна и разрушить союз звездных королей. С великой неохотой Гордон берет на себя роль принца, чтобы сорвать планы заговорщиков и не допустить низвержения Вселенной в пучину анархии.

Writers pour their souls into unimaginable worlds and rich characters. Authors create for the love of the art and hope their stories reach wide audiences of listeners who will become adoring fans. But first, they get rejected. A lot.

Graveyard Sale: A mirror reflects more than the interest of its potential buyer. Convictus: Humanity becomes deathless, sparking the end of the world. Summer Winter Slaughter: The last crew on a mining planet must choose to salvage either the operation or their sanity. Five additional stories explore a mysterious cataclysm, a camping trip devolving into a nightmare, the deadly secret of a mini-mart attendant, a cursed forest, and the perfect romantic date in a park—until the zombies arrive.

My name is James Thorne, and I wasn't supposed to matter. Before the invasion, I was just a guy in a dead-end job, keeping my head down and my past buried. The Gehenna want our annihilation. Thankfully, they angered the Aetherion who may help humanity not only fight back, but turn the tide. When I’m offered the chance to be Cleansed, to become something more than I was, I take it. And it turns out I’m special. No, I’m not the Chosen One. And yes, there are others like me, but as a Psyker, I can do things most can't. Things that make me very dangerous.