Sci-Fi Shorts: A Collection of 13 Short Science Fiction Stories Vol. II

Sci-Fi Shorts: A Collection of 13 Short Science Fiction Stories Vol. II

Author: Genalin Jimenez

Publisher: Genalin Jimenez

Published: 2024-02-16

Total Pages: 97

ISBN-13:

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"SciFi Shorts: A Collection of 13 Short Science Fiction Stories" transports readers into the far reaches of the imagination with its diverse and captivating tales. From the depths of outer space to the inner workings of the human mind, this anthology offers a thrilling journey through the boundless realms of science fiction. Within these pages, readers will encounter a myriad of futuristic worlds, each with its own unique set of challenges, wonders, and mysteries waiting to be explored. Whether delving into the complexities of artificial intelligence, confronting the ethical dilemmas of advanced technology, or venturing into uncharted galaxies teeming with extraterrestrial life, each story in this collection offers a thought-provoking glimpse into the possibilities of the future. Written by a talented ensemble of authors, "SciFi Shorts" showcases the limitless creativity and ingenuity of the science fiction genre. With each story expertly crafted to both entertain and provoke reflection, readers will find themselves drawn into tales of adventure, discovery, and the boundless potential of human imagination. From pulse-pounding action to poignant meditations on the nature of existence, "SciFi Shorts" offers something for every fan of speculative fiction. Whether you're a seasoned aficionado or new to the genre, this collection promises to ignite your imagination and leave you eagerly anticipating the next frontier of exploration in the vast cosmos of science fiction.


A PAIL OF AIR

A PAIL OF AIR

Author: FRITZ LEIBER

Publisher: BEYOND BOOKS HUB

Published: 2023-06-03

Total Pages: 18

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Pretty soon I was feeling my familiar way through the thirty or so blankets and rugs Pa has got hung around to slow down the escape of air from the Nest, and I wasn't quite so scared. I began to hear the tick-ticking of the clocks in the Nest and knew I was getting back into air, because there's no sound outside in the vacuum, of course. But my mind was still crawly and uneasy as I pushed through the last blankets — ..FROM THE BOOK..


The Rough Guide to Comedy Movies

The Rough Guide to Comedy Movies

Author: Bob McCabe

Publisher:

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 332

ISBN-13:

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This guide discusses laughter in the cinema, from "Airplane!" to "Withnail and I" and from John Belushi to Billy Wilder.


A Matter of Matter (Stories from the Golden Age)

A Matter of Matter (Stories from the Golden Age)

Author: L. Ron Hubbard

Publisher: ReadHowYouWant.com

Published: 2011-10

Total Pages: 158

ISBN-13: 1459629426

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Chuck Lambert is taken advantage of by an unsavory real estate swindler of a galactic economy that sells unwary customers like him a planet where they can't sit down, because there's something the matter with its matter. But even though swindled, Chuck may just end up getting the last laugh....


Not So Much, Said the Cat

Not So Much, Said the Cat

Author: Michael Swanwick

Publisher: Tachyon Publications

Published: 2016-07-18

Total Pages: 289

ISBN-13: 1616962313

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The master of literary science fiction returns with this dazzling new collection. Michael Swanwick takes us on a whirlwind journey across the globe and across time and space, where magic and science exist in possibilities that are not of this world. These tales are intimate in their telling, galactic in their scope, and delightfully sesquipedalian in their verbiage. Join the caravan through Swanwick's worlds and into the playground of his mind. Travel from Norway to Russia and America to Ancient Gehenna. Discover a calculus problem that rocks the ages and robots who both nurture and kill. Meet a magical horse who protects the innocent, a semi-repentant troll, a savvy teenager who takes on the Devil, and time travelers from the Mesozoic who party till the end of time...


Forry

Forry

Author: Deborah Painter

Publisher: McFarland

Published: 2014-01-10

Total Pages: 225

ISBN-13: 0786457988

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Forrest J Ackerman (1916-2008) was an author, archivist, agent, actor, promoter, and editor of the iconic fan magazine Famous Monsters of Filmland; a founder of science fiction fandom; and one of the world's foremost collectors of sci-fi, horror and fantasy films, literature, and memorabilia. This biography begins with a foreword by Joe Moe, Ackerman's caregiver and close friend since 1982. It documents Ackerman's lifelong dedication to his work in both literature and film; his interests, travels, relationships and associations with famous personalities; and his lasting impact on popular culture. Primary research material includes letters given by Ackerman to the author during their long friendship, and numerous reminiscences from Ackerman's friends, fans and colleagues.


The Kite Maker

The Kite Maker

Author: Brenda Peynado

Publisher: Tor Books

Published: 2018-08-29

Total Pages: 29

ISBN-13: 1250312493

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The Kite Maker is Brenda Peynado's science fiction novelette of how humans cope with alien contact. After aliens arrive on earth, humans do the unthinkable out of fear. When an alien walks into a human kite maker's store, coveting her kites, the human struggles with her guilt over her part in the alien massacres, while neo-Nazis draw a violent line between alien and human. At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.


Fleet of Worlds

Fleet of Worlds

Author: Larry Niven

Publisher: Macmillan

Published: 2008-08-26

Total Pages: 324

ISBN-13: 9780765357830

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A brand-new novel set in Niven's Known Space, two hundred years before the discovery of the Ringworld.


Lick and the Invasion: The Encounter (Book 5) (A Humorous Science Fiction Adventure)

Lick and the Invasion: The Encounter (Book 5) (A Humorous Science Fiction Adventure)

Author: Lick Darsey

Publisher: Bright Aurora Media

Published: 2023-05-27

Total Pages: 59

ISBN-13:

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Lick Darsey is not a New York Times bestselling author, a USA Today bestselling author or a Wall Street Journal bestselling author. Lick just likes to tell stories. ---------- Aliens vs Southern Boys | Science Fiction and Southern Humor Mashup Space was full of all kinda critters. Some good and some bad. And we discovered some of them critters ain’t so different from us. But our number one objective was still to get back to Earth and save the planet. Keywords: Humorous science fiction, Southern humor, Intergalactic comedy, Alien encounters, Cosmic hilarity, Down-home protagonists, Beer and spaceships, Lightning-fast wit, Uproarious adventure, Interstellar laughter, Moonshine-powered rockets, Line-dancing asteroids, Southern drawl in space, Galactic chuckles, Quirky aliens, Y'allien invasion, Cosmic moonshine, Hilarious hijinks in the universe


St. James Guide to Science Fiction Writers

St. James Guide to Science Fiction Writers

Author: Jay P. Pederson

Publisher: Detroit, MI : St. James Press

Published: 1996

Total Pages: 1212

ISBN-13:

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Concise discussions of the lives and principal works of prominent science-fiction authors, written by subject experts.