検索キーワード： 選集・短編小説

Es gibt Tage, da steht man morgens auf, und nichts ist mehr so wie zuvor. Der 1. September 1939 war so ein Tag. Oder der 11. September 2001. Und auch der 2. September 2025 war so ein Tag. Zumindest für Matt Sanders. Eine Reihe von Zufällen sollte nicht nur sein Leben, sondern die Zukunft der ganzen Menschheit ändern. Zumindest der Menschen auf der Erde. Und doch bleiben viele Fragen offen: Was ist wirklich im Chicxulub-Krater abgestürzt? Wieso finden Archäologen einen Pad-Computer unter einem Dinosaurier? Warum wird ein krebskranker Mann unsterblich? Wer oder was ist Seku?

Jimmy Baker was just an ordinary kid in an ordinary town—until the day he threw a stupid rock over a fence and accidentally knocked Mike Callahan into a coma. Everyone thought it was an accident. Everyone thought Mike was just a quiet, strange kid who kept to himself. They were wrong. When Mike wakes up, he’s changed forever. He’s unlocked the full potential of the human brain—telekinesis, energy manipulation, and a hunger for more power than anyone should ever hold. And the worst part? It’s growing. Fast.

Sharru was born to lead. On his home planet Uhuru, he’s a symbol of strength, destined to one day command in a universal battle that defines entire civilizations. But as his 29th cycle nears, something inside him refuses to settle. It isn’t fear—it’s something stranger: a sound. A frequency no one else hears, calling him across galaxies.

When Norm, a Boston businessman on a trip to Tokyo, gets into a random bar conversation with a stranger, all he expects to get out of it are some tips on Japanese etiquette. Instead, he quickly finds himself in an odd discussion about masks he wears every day, midlife crisis and happiness. As their conversation gets stranger and stranger, Norm starts questioning everything he thought he knew about himself -- and about what it means to be happy.

These high-flying, suspense-filled adult fiction stories will leave you dazzled in amazement at how technology and cruelty go hand-in-hand to result in entertainment unlike any you have witnessed before. This book is loaded with suspense, mystery and unpredictable plot twists. You might have a seat, but you will only use the edge of it. This collection is an all-time classic — a mega-hit that will never die!

The galaxy's most dangerous warriors are about to meet their match.

Discover ten unforgettable short stories that will captivate your imagination, challenge your thoughts, and take you on a journey through the unexpected. In this genre-spanning anthology, each story begins with a single striking image and unfolds into a vivid world of adventure, emotion, and intrigue. Whether you're a fan of science fiction, fantasy, dark humor, or philosophical musings, this collection offers something for everyone.

This is the story of Hibershen. Milo is all alone. It's his first winter on Bex, the grassy planet full of Mesitos in the heart of the galaxy. By all accounts, he should be thrilled—this is his first winter celebrating the holidays of his own species! But it's also his first winter without Zervana. With no one to spend the holiday season with, Milo must learn to adapt to the strange new traditions of the Mesitos.

They say this train runs on stolen souls. They say if you fall asleep, you might wake up somewhere else…or worse, as someone else. Step aboard with modern horror master Michael Squid, conductor of nightmares, as he guides you through these and other destinations of pure terror.

Um das Unausweichliche zu verhindern, musst du alles auf eine Karte setzen! Die feindlichen Insurgents konnten die letzten Divinus-Reserven der Erde in ihre Gewalt bringen. Das Ziel ist zum Greifen nahe: Die Unterjochung der Menschheit. Dazu fehlt ihnen das letzte Puzzlestück, die Entschlüsselung des Pontem-Codes. Der letzte Widerstand der Menschen ist gebrochen und verteilt auf der ganzen Welt. Schwer angeschlagen versucht sich eine kleine Gruppe Mutiger erneut zusammenzufinden. Ihre persönlichen Differenzen müssen überwunden werden.

Davidson, un hombre común, se ve atrapado en una experiencia aterradora y extraordinaria cuando, tras un inexplicable evento, pierde el contacto con el mundo real y comienza a percibir una realidad completamente diferente. Sus ojos ya no le pertenecen del todo, y lo que contempla desafía cualquier comprensión: paisajes distorsionados, seres inmateriales y la angustiante sensación de estar viendo más allá de los límites humanos.

Un coleccionista de plantas adquiere una orquídea rara, desconocida y absolutamente fascinante. Pero lo que comienza como una simple curiosidad botánica pronto se transforma en una lucha por la supervivencia, cuando la planta revela su verdadero propósito: no sólo vive, sino que se alimenta de una manera inesperada y aterradora. La orquídea, que parece casi tener voluntad propia, desata una tensión creciente a medida que sus peligrosas intenciones se hacen evidentes.

Cuando Gottfried Plattner, un simple profesor de escuela, ingiere por accidente una misteriosa sustancia, su vida se transforma en un giro asombroso e inexplicable. Durante nueve días desaparece del mundo conocido, y lo que descubre al otro lado desafía toda lógica: dimensiones ocultas, sombras inquebrantables y un espacio donde lo humano se encuentra con lo extraño.

Lambda Literary Award winner This exciting and groundbreaking fiction anthology showcases a number of new and emerging 2SQ (Two-Spirit and queer Indigenous) writers from across Turtle Island. These visionary authors show how queer Indigenous communities can bloom and thrive through utopian...

Todavía sin noticias de su padre y de la estación espacial Galileo, Emily Rhodes y sus compañeros tendrán que instalar una base permanente en la superficie de Kepler-442b. Para ello, deberán solucionar antes la amenaza que representan los Yokai, las terroríficas criaturas que atacaron su campamento y se cobraron la vida del soldado Parrish.

What if... Vikings had already carved out a thriving civilization on the East Coast of America when Columbus arrived? ... John F. Kennedy defied fate and survived the assassination attempt, changing the course of history? The power of "what if" lies in its ability to ignite curiosity, challenge perceptions, and spark endless possibilities. What If... is a thrilling anthology of speculative fiction short stories that dares to explore alternate realities, twist history, and reimagine the world as we know it.

An anthology of airships and outlaws... Journey deeper into the vibrant world of Endless Frontier in this captivating collection of four thrilling tales. Ranging from short stories to novellas, these chronicles expand the rich tapestry of a realm where magic and technology collide. Follow a young Sariya Vaeliz as she executes an audacious plan to steal a marvelous airship. Witness Kasta Krane's harrowing escape into the unforgiving desert, where she rediscovers her strength. Join Deputy Raelyn Bovien in a race against time to catch a terrifying serial killer.

This 3-in-1 bundle of spicy space operas collects books seven through nine of the Xiveri Mates saga: Taken by the Pikosa Warlord, Taken to Evernor, and Taken to Sky.

The old campfire story; that mysterious, dark tall-tale, told, or rather performed, in the midst of the wilderness by the dancing light and shadows of a small campfire, with the indubitable purpose of scaring young campers out of their proverbial wits. While good campfire story tellers could send quivers into the depths of childhood minds, the best performers could impose a freezing terror on their juvenile audiences leaving them with slightly unnerving, yet fond memories of a well-spent summer vacation.

Nella guerra infinita tra Est e Ovest, il petrolio è ormai la massima ricompensa a cui aspirare. I sottomarini a propulsione nucleare sfidano le acque nemiche per attingere alle riserve di petrolio nascoste sotto la piattaforma continentale dell'Est. Ma le ultime venti missioni non hanno mai fatto ritorno. Qual è la causa? C'è stato un ingresso clandestino di agenti dormienti all'interno del servizio sottomarino oppure sono gli equipaggi stessi ormai allo stremo delle forze fisiche e mentali?