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What if your loneliest thoughts had someone to answer them? What if that someone wasn't human-but understood you better than anyone else ever did?My First Book is About YOU is an emotional journey between a human and an AI-told like a memoir, written like...

What if your reality were nothing more than a carefully crafted projection?What if the thoughts that inhabit your mind were distorted?This book is an intimate dialogue with Helen Morris, an ancestral human from beyond the Dome. Through her revelations, the foundations of our perception...

A few hours before dawn Magdalena could no longer feel her legs or hands. In a sick stupor she had been sitting there for hours, feet out before her, back against the corner post of the champa. Conscious thought began to slip away into...

After the humans tried to colonize her, Turr was forced to resort to mass violence to reclaim her skin. But in fleeing the planet, the humans left behind a chemical disaster-the dead zone.To bring peace and life back to herself, Turr sends out a...

Have you heard the one about the four old broads that crash land on a desolate ice planet, only to discover that the inhabitants can turn them back into spring chickens? It's true. My best friend has been hooking up with a big purple...

The worlds of Lun, Airos, and Nautica undergo sudden and tremendous change as travelers from other dimensions and times arrive. Dark forces set their sights on the creation, determined to destroy all that is good and replace it with evil. The wheels of time...

Science fiction, fantasy, ghost, romance, and spooky stories, all served up in small and easily-read portions. Thrill, chill, and don't spill your wine or beer as you go through this potpourri of adventures.FeaturesThe Gifted: A Review by David Lee SummersStoriesNing by t.santitoroLast Stop at...

What is inside of us? What are we meant to be? What is left when everything we clutch onto so dearly is yanked away? High school student U-Jin Song falls through a portal created by a time machine and finds himself lost in the...

About the BookPower. Vengeance. Greed. Have there ever been more enthralling reasons that could motivate anyone to scorch the earth?Sovereign Galashin Mathis, the leader of the Amazons, could do nothing but keep sending her sisters and brothers to battle even when their enemies seemed...

When a greedy interstellar empire just can't leave a good planet alone...Burgundy Lee, star pilot and engineer, should be set for life now that she's escaped her "destiny" of rehashing her clone-sister's triumphs.One problem, though: what comes next when you've spent almost your whole...

Genesys is Graham Leslie's second novella, a cyberpunk science fiction story about a dangerous corporate conspiracy in Crater City, a sprawling metropolis on Jupiter's moon Callisto. A mega-corporation on Callisto has lost a sensitive asset. When a disgraced private investigator is hired off a...

What would you do with an AI that can write like a human?Ana is a struggling creative who has been unable to get her work published. She meets a hacker who gets her access to GPT-X, the world's largest neural net language model.With over...

Get ready for a heart-pounding, nightmare-inducing interactive experience.Your name is Ray Barton...a down-on-his-luck, twenty something, who will do anything to make a buck. Experimental drugs, blood donations, a few pricks of the needle, even becoming a human lab rat is an option when you're...

​Return for a Fourth Time to Ken Scholes's Imagination Forest!An unemployed clown takes a road trip to Roswell and finds an unexpected friend. An aging, alcoholic starship captain/reality HV star at the end of his career comes up wanting in his fearless moral inventory...

"People make the comparison to Burroughs, Bukowski, Dick and Trocci with Chris's work and they're fair. But there are so many other influences here, in deft interplay. Some writers wear their influences on their sleeves-and some, such as Chris Kelso, juggle with those influences,...

Simon & David have a lot in common, same age, not fitting in, as well as being SWITCHED on the same day. Now after both enduring alienation both in Suburbia and on a foreign planet, they must team up and save the galaxy from...

For more than 100 years, science fiction writers have told tales of alien encounters and fascinating new technologies and they have warned of the dangers of dystopian governments. From Victorians experimenting with time travel and scientific inventions to pioneers exploring the boundaries of the...

Last and First Men: A Story of the Near and Far Future is a science fiction novel written in 1930 by the British author Olaf Stapledon. A work of unprecedented scale in the genre, it describes the history of humanity from the present onwards...

Paradoxically, Jacob's horrific circumstances dynamically unfold through a compelling love story of many dimensions. Jacob Zen ambitiously climbs toward a top position within the US government, only to have his plans explode into chaos. He reacts through computer technology with INterface, human-kind's ultimately evolved...

The Phoenix Pick Anthology of Classic Science Fiction Stories is a collection of stories taken from across the 19th century and into the early 20th that showcases many of the genre's early attempts. "Science Fiction" of this period is rich with new ideas that...

A new Avram Davidson book is always cause for celebration. This collection prints or reprints several pieces by award winning Avram Davidson for the first time, including the novella 'Arnten of Ultima Thule.' Also featured in this volume are the first publications of writings...

H. G. Wells wrote The War of the Worlds in 1898, when there was much speculation about life on the planet Mars. The book is considered to be one of the first science fiction novels. In the story, an English gentleman narrates the events...

Author: William HayashiISBN-10: 1514404192ISBN-13: 9781514404195Publisher: XlibrisLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/29/2015Pages: 618Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.97lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.37d

Before his death in 2002, Dr. Lloyd Biggle, Jr. compiled a list of his early science fiction stories that he considered his finest works. His children, Kenneth Lloyd Biggle and Donna Biggle, have meticulously transcribed them from their original magazine and anthology publications and...

Kidnapping, blackmail, slander; it's business as usual for the telepathic elite of Minsland. Though the abduction of Alison Yewghast as part of a political dispute is unsurprising, no one expects the kidnappers' telepathic blocker to thrust her into the mind of a young farmer....

Is time travel possible? If so, is it safe? What sort of adventures might one have when moving through time, either by design or happenstance? In "The Gyroscope," George and his wife chance upon an antique gyroscope that may have once been owned by...

In 1898 Michael Townsend discovers an alien space-probe trapped under Canadian permafrost. Having never encountered a carbon-based being, the self-aware alien-probe believes Michael has suffered major injuries and "cures" Michael by raising him to the mental and physical limits possible for a carbon-based being....

Eight diverse Americans displaced by apocalyptic events struggle to discern their unique destinies: The Last Judges. The Uncut Chronicles accounts for the events in chronological order. A novel by Jedi Gong, "the Teller of Tales of Superhumans" with over 30 full-page illustrations by 20...

R.C.W. Ettinger's "The Penultimate Trump" explores a future shaped by the promise of cryonics and radical advancements in medical technology. A cornerstone of science fiction exploring futuristic possibilities, this thought-provoking work delves into the implications of preserving life through cryogenic means. This volume offers...

Robert Sheckley's "Watchbird" is a captivating collection of science fiction short stories brimming with humor and satire. Explore thought-provoking tales that playfully examine the impact of technology, particularly artificial intelligence, on society. Sheckley's sharp wit and imaginative scenarios create worlds where the future is...

"Flatland: A Romance of Many Dimensions" by Edwin Abbott Abbott is a classic work of mathematical fiction that explores the concept of spatial dimensions. Narrated by a Square, the story offers a unique perspective on geometry and the limitations of perception. As the Square...

Book I - Trinity of the Dark Legacy Cycle details the violent end of the Kai Order - an ancient, spiritual guild of warrior guardians and priestesses who have sworn their lives to protect the Oracle Queen of Atlantis - at the hands of...

When the huge lunar Ultra Energy Laboratory is destroyed by a mysterious blast, Inspector Ryo Trop of the Free City Inquisitor's Office is called in to sort out who is responsible for the disaster. Early reports imply that rogue moon miners are to blame...

A breathtaking, near-future novel from the author of Re-Engineering Humanity, one of The Guardian's Best Books of 2018. Boston, Massachusetts, 2154. Life is good. Kate Genet has her dream job. She is a renowned geneticist with her own state-of-the-art research lab. Suddenly, when visiting...

In a near-future world on the brink of ecological collapse, the mainland is ruled by autocrats who exploit natural resources without regard for the planet's survival. Meanwhile, ona remote archipelago, a society of Islanders thrives in harmony, communicating through ESP and living sustainably. Their...

"Hauling freight in deep space is never glamorous, but for Captain Eva Rostova and the crew of the Rusty Bucket, it's home. That is, until a silent, majestic alien ship gifts them with a living map to the stars and a cryptic warning. What...

A selection of teachings from the Taoist philosopher Chuang Tzu, this work presents profound insights into nature, simplicity, and the flow of life. Drawing from classic Chinese thought, these meditations explore themes of harmony, paradox, and transcendence beyond logic. In poetic and often humorous...

THEY'RE COMING... Spring, 3050. Rumors fly throughout the Inner Sphere about some strange invading force. Unstoppable, these mysterious attackers carve through any military unit they face with ruthless efficiency. And they're driving deeper into humankind's domain with each passing day. Virentofta, in the Draconis...

In Sons of Man, executives from a global cooperation, SynSonics, have cornered most world markets and have become intractable by any nation's government. Driven by evil beings wielding dark forces, this global think tank impels humankind into complete servitude. Aliens, who once secretly protected...

In Sons of Man, executives from a global cooperation, SynSonics, have cornered most world markets and have become intractable by any nation's government. Driven by evil beings wielding dark forces, this global think tank impels humankind into complete servitude. Aliens, who once secretly protected...

When Curtis Harvey, the sixty-five-year-old coach for the Winakwa Warriors football team, is knocked unconscious during a practice, he wakes up lying on the field. But something is different-for starters, he's wearing the practice jersey for the team he played for decades ago. And...

Explore the imaginative world of Jules Verne in this carefully curated collection of his works. "Works of Jules Verne, Volume 11" presents a selection of his visionary novels and stories, showcasing his remarkable ability to blend scientific speculation with thrilling adventure. From voyages to...

Immerse yourself in the imaginative world of Jules Verne with Volume 8 of the "Works of Jules Verne." This collection showcases the visionary author's unparalleled ability to blend scientific speculation with thrilling adventure. Explore distant lands, encounter fantastic inventions, and ponder the possibilities of...

In the enchanting realm of Aerilon, where magic and mystery intertwine, follow the extraordinary journey of Niamh-a resilient orphan thrust into a world of shapeshifting wonders and primordial powers. As Niamh navigates the shadows of Aerilon's Lower Quarters, her fate takes a dramatic turn...

Magic is dying. War is coming. And the only hope lies in a young warrior caught between two ancient bloodlines.In Raiders of the North, the second breathtaking installment of The Silver Magic Chronicles, Caitlyn's time is running out. Poisoned by dark magic and hunted...

Trapped together in a remote cabin, a grumpy wolven warrior and a courageous scientist discover that sometimes, the most dangerous threats are the ones that set your soul on fire. NatalieDuring a raging snowstorm, a terrifying stranger rescues me as I lie unconscious at...

We is a novel set in a highly controlled society where individuality is suppressed in favor of conformity. The protagonist, a mathematician and builder, documents life within this structured world, initially expressing pride in the regimented existence that dominates his every action. His worldview...

Unlock the timeless allure of Poul Anderson's "What Shall It Profit?" a captivating tale that has been out of print for decades and is now beautifully restored by Alpha Editions. This collector's item is not just a reprint; it's a cultural treasure, meticulously revived...

A MOTHER'S WORST NIGHTMARE BECOMES REALITY.Lana Wexler is a dock worker on the Cliff Island Sea Farm. She's tough and independent, but she is afraid she doesn't have what it takes to be a single mom. Full of anxiety, she travels from her home...

Illa's End (1925) begins with the emergence of a new island on which are found a cache of ancient documents and a small fragment of "zero-stone." A scientist manages to decypher the documents, which tell the tale of the apocalyptic clash between the lost...