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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.

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.

The boundary between our world and the realm of nightmares is thinnest at midnight. In his latest collection, master storyteller Robert J. Bradshaw pierces that veil, releasing a flood of terror. A weary traveler seeks shelter in a mysterious house and discovers an otherworldly underground complex. From atop a radio tower, a maintenance worker witnesses a strange, creeping darkness engulfing the land. A boy must overcome his crippling phobia of telephones to make a life-or-death call. A mysterious being offers a night shift worker the chance to alter reality to meet his deepest desires.

When golden-appearing figures materialize into our world, the response is anything but uniform. A group of friends finds themselves forced to face the questions we have pondered since the beginning of time. What are these beings? Are they benevolent or a harbinger of something more sinister? GOLDEN MEN is a short story that explores the nature of human curiosity, fear, and hope in the face of the unknowable. It delves into the philosophical implications of a world where the impossible suddenly becomes manifest.

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

Captain Matthew River wird vor eine fürchterliche Entscheidung gestellt: Entweder er kapert ein Anima, um mit seiner Hilfe die lange verlorene Erde zu erreichen, oder das Goldene Imperium entfesselt einen alles vernichtenden Krieg über die alten Reiche der Menschheit. Gemeinsam mit Nika Valuria und unerwarteten Verbündeten stellt er sich der scheinbar unmöglichen Herausforderung, nur um sich plötzlich einer Macht gegenüberzusehen, die das Gefüge der Realität selbst zerreißen könnte.

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.

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.

In a near-future world where technology has not just reshaped society but rewired the very fabric of perception, a new form of journalism emerges, one that doesn't just report the truth but experiences it, transmits it, and makes it indistinguishable from reality itself. In Technesthesia, the boundaries between observer and participant dissolve as immersive media redefines memory, identity, and the very act of knowing. But as perception itself becomes a constructed experience, one question lingers: If the truth can be felt rather than proven, does it still matter if it’s real?

In the quiet West Texas town of Morrow, offensive guard Michael “Mickey” Vasquez hopes to impress a college football scout at his next game, but his quest for power leads him to commune with an ancient blood god who offers him a sinister deal.

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.

Die Infektion verbreitete sich wie ein Lauffeuer. Jetzt sind die Straßen der Stadt zu einem Jagdrevier geworden, in dem sich die Infizierten mit grausamer Intensität an ihre Beute heranpirschen. Jeden Tag steht die schwindende Zahl der Überlebenden vor einer schrecklichen Wahl: sich verstecken und langsam verhungern oder alles riskieren, um zu entkommen.

Die Geschichte verändern, eine Katastrophe nach der anderen... Ein Jahr ist es nun her, dass Sam in die Vergangenheit zurückgereist ist. Doch seine Mission ist noch lange nicht beendet. Während Meerjungfrauen entführt werden und der Bürgerkrieg der Zwerge immer weiter hochkocht, ist Sam die beste Hoffnung, die Welt vor der totalen Vernichtung zu retten. Bewaffnet mit dem Wissen der Zukunft, muss Sam jeden Vorteil nutzen, den er hat, um jeden Tag stärker und mächtiger zu werden. Wird Sam in der Lage sein, genug Macht zu erlangen und die Geschichte erneut zu verändern?

Acting on a recommendation from a former business associate, Saltair and Krenik travel to the Iguazu System. The deal promises to be one of their most lucrative yet. But upon their arrival, they find Outpost 47 completely deserted. Despite Krenik's reluctance, the pair land their ship on the moon's surface and begin exploring. There are no signs of struggle or death, and no bodies lie anywhere.

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?

The Collection of Sci-Fi Masterpieces (50+ Books) is an essential anthology of classic science fiction, bringing together the visionary works of legendary authors such as Ray Bradbury, Philip K. Dick, Clifford D. Simak, Kurt Vonnegut, Isaac Asimov, and many others. This collection offers an extraordinary journey through time, space, and the limitless possibilities of the imagination. From dystopian futures and interstellar voyages to mind-bending paradoxes and encounters with the unknown, these stories explore the deepest questions of humanity, technology, and existence.

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.

Im Jahr 2123 befindet sich Milla Greenwich, eine der letzten echten Ärztinnen der Erde, in einer verzweifelten Lage. Auf der Flucht mit dem Ziel, das Leben ihres schwer verletzten Bruders zu retten, gerät sie ins Visier der mächtigen Galaktischen Union. In einer Welt, in der Vertrauen ein Luxus ist, den sich wenige leisten können, wird Milla zur Gejagten in einem tödlichen Katz-und-Maus-Spiel. In ihrer dunkelsten Stunde stößt sie auf die Artemis, ein unscheinbares Raumschiff, das ihr unerwartet Zuflucht bietet.

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.