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In a world inundated with dystopian narratives, White Mirror is a bold attempt to breathe a new air of hope and adventure into science fiction and civilization as a whole. This collection of thirty-one original stories, each more thought-provoking and mind-bending than the last, follows the many lives of Lucilius—an explorer, inventor, and all-round Renaissance man of the next frontier—whose breathtaking journey through space and time offers us not only a profound glimpse into who we are, but who we could become.

Sebastian's life was destroyed in mere moments. He's catapulted into a cat and mouse chase to avenge his murdered parents and regain his rightful place as Earth's ruler. By using experimental tech from his orbital palace he's guided to old allies that become more than anything he could have expected. Some of them are talented and gorgeous too, committed to helping Sebastian regain his throne.

Shannon Grayson is a tough-as-nails long-haul truck driver. But her life is turned upside down when a massive EMP blast hits North America and demolishes the power grid. Trapped in a sprawling retail super-center, Shannon barely escapes with her life and her truck. Now, as a bullet wound in her shoulder festers with an infection, Shannon is determined to find the daughter she lost contact with five years ago.

A collection of eight stories, Digital Extremities shines a spotlight on ordinary people in a callous yet hopeful future. Set across small towns and remote islands, where neon flickers against old buildings and oaks, this collection paints a unique view of a traditionally cyberpunk setting. In 2089, a woman miscarries and seeks a way to find peace amidst overwhelming grief.

Book 9 of the America Falls series is an action-packed novella that tells the story of a mysterious traveler with a hook hand who travels the post-apocalyptic eastern states of America spreading a message of hope about 'The Cities' and the budding rebirth of the United States.

Few authors have achieved such renown as World Fantasy Life Achievement honoree and Science Fiction Writers of America Grand Master Andre Norton. With the love of fans and the praise of critics, Norton's books have sold millions of copies worldwide.

A region of space with different laws of physics. A child’s story about black holes. An interoffice memorandum presaging the end of the world. An alien named Gerald. These are some of the stories you’ll find in There Is No Cat, a collection of short fiction by Gene Doucette. Each story is unique, both in the topic and the telling, as Gene never seems to approach his stories the same way twice. See what our world looks like from the perspective of a newly self-aware nanobot, or the eyes of a precocious child. Read between the lines of corporate-speak for news of an impending apocalypse.

Five months there. Five months back. And seven months waiting for the planets to align. In a tiny ship never meant for deep space. Denali is one hell of a trip. But the leading mind in nanite medicine is stranded there. Captain Sass Collier wants him back, to cure failure to thrive syndrome in her own colony. Each of the crew has a motive to embrace the risk. The lucky ones wish for adventure. Adventure is assured. But Denali holds another prize beyond their wildest dreams. Can Sass hold her fractious crew together, get the goods, and meet her launch window home?

An ex-cop who cannot die. A moon full of settlers who cannot thrive. Mahina's terraformers built a high-tech urban paradise. Then Earth flooded the colony with desperate refugees, cop Sass Collier among them. The settlers who arrived with Sass died decades ago. Outside the citadel, their descendants die weak and young.

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.

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.

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 narratives that detail the vivacity and strength of 2SQness throughout its plight in the maw of settler colonialism's histories.