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A brilliant scientist builds an AI capable of answering humanity’s greatest mysteries. It responds to every question—except one: What happens after death? Determined to break its silence, the scientist pushes harder… until the AI begins to reveal unsettling truths about reality, perception, and the very fabric of existence—truths that may have been better left unknown.

Dangerous horned aliens with mating fever. Abducted women trapped on deadly entertainment moons. It's about to get steamy!

"You only live once," Kent said, and I was thinking you only die once, too. Kent worked for NASA and he was obsessed with the planet Mars. At night he would drag out his powerful telescope so we all could see this red planet for ourselves. "About a vacation on Mars?" said Kent. I was thinking, how in the world are we going to do that? Of course, Amelia and Braiden, were jumping up and down with excitement. So the planning begins, which was left up to me.

Question your typical perception. See beyond the normal you know. Step into divergent realms. Let this anthology of new and original short stories show you the fantastic and futuristic through a new lens. A struggling father discovers why his autistic daughter becomes consumed with a virtual reality simulator in the wake of her mother’s death.

Two centuries ago, the First Expansionary Fleet set off to the farthest reaches of the galaxy, hoping to explore, colonize, and conquer new worlds in the name of humanity. But when the fleet was violently and unexpectedly thrown off course, the colonists found themselves trapped in an unexplored region of the galaxy—and caught right in the middle of a bloody interstellar war. Now, after generations of relentless fighting, a tentative truce has finally ushered in an era of growth and prosperity.

Often referred to as the father of science fiction, Victorian author Jules Verne is renowned for his fantastical adventures imagining extraordinary voyages to strange new horizons. Prolific and prophetic, he wrote over 50 novels and numerous short stories, in which he foretold the skyscraper, the submarine, space missions and even the Internet. Featured here are contemporary adaptations of four of his most famous tales, as well as a special episode of The Forum examining the long-lasting appeal of his work.

Dorian Hawke's daily routine was pretty straightforward. Wake up, pull his weight around the village, eat potatoes, go to bed. Not too shabby. Not very interesting, maybe, but it was honest work. Then a boat falls like a meteor from the sky. Next thing he knows, a gorgeous elf and stunning faun tell him that magical blood runs through his veins, and they need him to navigate their ship through space.

আধুনিক বাংলা সাহিত্যের সর্বজনপ্রিয় 'প্রিন্স' শীর্ষেন্দু মুখোপাধ্যায়ের বড়দের কল্পবিজ্ঞানের অসাধারণ মন কেড়ে...

The fifteen stories and three screenplays that make up Volumes Two and Three of the Emmy® Award–winning Netflix Original series Love, Death + Robots. Featuring bestselling authors and screenwriters from all over the globe, curated by filmmakers Tim Miller and David Fincher, and Supervising Director Jennifer Yuh Nelson.

A lone, amnesiac pilot adrift on a damaged spaceship must uncover the mystery of what happened to the missing crew, and escape alive when danger strikes. In The Quiet of an Endless Night is a sci-fi horror short story.

Most people don’t believe in monsters, assuming people are hallucinating or crazy. A secret organization knows we live in a multiverse. Sometimes the barriers between worlds opens and things slip into ours. Nasty things that prey on us. This group is Project Threshold and it stands between us and the monsters. Direct Contact Teams wade in to contain or kill any threats to humanity. There’s a price, however, and unless these agents are smart and savvy enough, dying comes quick and without warning. And, sometimes dying is in the line of duty is the better option.

From Amazon #1 Bestselling Author Sam J Fires comes the complete After the End series, a thrilling post-apocalyptic survival saga that will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very last word. This collection includes all seven books in the After the End series.

A late-night commuter notices a peculiar passenger—dressed in clothing from another era, always sitting in the same seat. Each night, the stranger whispers cryptic warnings about disasters that inexplicably come true the next day. As the warnings grow more dire, the commuter must unravel the mystery: Who—or what—is this passenger? And can they stop what’s coming before it’s too late?

Whispers in the deep, brings to life a world of intriguing mystery, heartfelt romance, and supernatural thrills. Follow the journey of Keith Bridgewaters, a man haunted by the mysterious disappearance of his wife. Now a single father navigating his way through life, all while uncovering the secrets of a hidden world, supernatural beings, and the true events surrounding his traumatic past. Filled with a colorful ensemble of characters, an action-packed adventure, and an immersive mystery.

The HG Wells Collection includes 4 of Wells' most beloved novels: The Time Machine, The Island of Dr Moreau, The Invisible Man, and The War of the Worlds. All read by the new voice of H.G. Wells, Malk Williams, this collection is the perfect opportunity to delve into some of Wells' most formative and iconic writings.

Cordelia, studentessa fiorentina, è a un bivio: da una parte, seguire la strada tracciata da suo padre, diventando ingegnera; dall’altra, dedicarsi finalmente alla sua passione, l’arte. L’incontro con il bellissimo Dante fa passare tutto in secondo piano: è un fatato, un pretendente al trono, possibile prossimo sovrano del popolo Fae. Saranno tre prove a stabilire chi sarà il successore di Re Arcadio; queste vedono contrapposti Dante e Tancredi, suo cugino e nemico, entrambi affiancati da due umane. La lotta si fa sempre più accesa, portando Cordelia e Dante ad avvicinarsi sempre di più.

In The Radio Ghost by Otis Adelbert Kline, an eerie mystery unfolds when a haunted radio begins transmitting chilling messages from beyond. Set in the golden age of radio, the story follows an unsuspecting protagonist who discovers that the ghostly transmissions may hold the key to a long-buried secret. As supernatural events escalate, he must unravel the spectral mystery before it's too late. Blending suspense, technology, and the paranormal, The Radio Ghost is a thrilling tale that explores the fine line between science and the unknown.

This collection includes Survival, Hunted, and Frequency. Survival: When one of the men in charge of storing food for the town of Shadow Ridge is found murdered execution style, it's up to Jace McQuaid to find the killer. Hunted: Levi McQuaid searches for the sister of an old friend, Ava Solomon, but the situation takes a deadly turn when the search leads them on a dangerous trek across the west Texas desert. Frequency: Four deaths, likely tied to arsenic-tainted water, leave the town of Shadow Ridge frantic for answers. But that isn't the only nightmare Tess McQuaid is facing.

In a future Earth where peace is a fragile dream, three ordinary teens—Lila, Alex, and Nate—find themselves swept into a battle that spans galaxies. What begins as a simple game night in their basement sanctuary transforms into a reality-bending adventure, where virtual worlds collide with real dangers, and the stakes couldn’t be higher. As the trio is pulled into an interstellar conflict, they must confront grotesque alien forces intent on Earth’s destruction.

A crew of experienced astronauts nearing the completion of a 20-year mission in space discover that their ship is being followed by an unknown craft on their way back to earth. In this science fiction novelette, the crew debates an impossible decision on whether to lead the craft back to earth and risk all of humanity, or veer off into space to protect the earth but ensure their own demise. Short story/novelette 13,000 words Science fiction From 13 Acorns-Modern Short Stories for Thoughtful Adults