Fiction - Science Fiction - General

Ten tall tales of horror, dark fantasy and dark science fiction, commissioned from some of the most twisted imaginations writing today, as part of NewCon Press' 10th anniversary celebrations. Each story is inter-leafed with a wicked limerick from that master of terror, Ramsey Campbell....

The invasion began innocently enough when the meteor crashed to earth. Then a glow began to emanate from the meteor and everything that entered the light was destroyed. The fate of the Earth is now in the hands of Bob Trevor, a newspaperman, Professor...

An original story (August 2009) by David Donald Keirle. The author acknowledges that his ideas have been influenced by what he has read over the years and thanks all those who have gone before.Author: Don KeirleISBN-10: 1524630764ISBN-13: 9781524630768Publisher: Authorhouse UKLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/22/2016Pages: 196Format: PaperbackWeight:...

Is it not possible that there could be two dimensions? Scientists have thought so for a long time. Scientific mathematics has proven it. What is to prevent someone, with a special gift, from traveling between dimensions? Some people think they know everything there is...

What if our solar system was quarantined because no other creatures in the universe actually consumed dead organics? Some creatures survive off of solar radiation, others photosynthesis or absorbing nutrients from soil. Imagine the horror if we ever figured out how to leave our...

Early science fiction. Will terrorists get their hands on a weapon of mass destruction? Is there life on Mars? Does punishing criminals do any good? If we could travel into the future, what would we see? Is marriage pass ? Will humans be supplanted...

This early work by H. G. Wells was originally published in 1896 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introductory biography as part of our Cryptofiction Classics series. 'In the Abyss' is a short story about deep sea exploring and the...

#3 in the groundbreaking, award-winning Elfhome series. Pittsburgh, PA has been magically transported to a world of elves and magic in order to stave off a monstrous invasion of Earth. Now Tinker must root out and destroy an evil plot. Elfhome. A world of...

In Erica Simone Turnipseed's captivating follow-up to A Love Noire, heartache fans the flames of lust when freethinking Noire and Innocent, her urbane African ex, reunite.Noire and Innocent are both having a thirtysomething crisis. His former identity as a successful investment banker and eligible...

In this metaphor for life, Giovanni 'Giojo' Johanna, a brooding college student with plasmakinesis, gets more than he bargained for when he crosses paths with Thomas Vuso, the wealthiest person in history. Tasked with investigating a meteor crater in Antarctica, Giojo finds himself entangled...

Elysium - City of Promise begins with a brilliant young man named Anthony Collins who graduates with two doctorates in Physics and Electrical Engineering. He is frustrated by academia because the university is not prepared to fund his expensive projects. He believes he has...

This groundbreaking 1922 decopunk novella is the first science fiction authored by a Czech woman. The brilliant Martian inventor Astor constructs an experimental astral-telegraphy device and enters a deep trance to ward off Earth's self-destruction. To Astor's peril, only love can activate the lamp...

BURDEN OF PROOF... For too long, the planet Stewart, the ancestral home of one of the oldest dynasties of the Free Worlds League, has remained in the clutches of Clan Wolf, locked behind a mutual nonaggression pact between the Wolf Empire and the League....

Author: Jeff PekarekISBN-10: 1453513442ISBN-13: 9781453513446Publisher: XlibrisLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/06/2010Pages: 122Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.74lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.44d

"Step into the enchanting world of Eskdale Farm with 'The Return of the Ducks of Eskdale Farm, ' where the adventures of Dolly and Sam Duck unfold amidst the picturesque countryside. In this heartwarming tale. readers are invited to join Dolly and Sam as...

Immerse yourself in a riveting world where crime, mystery, and science fiction intersect, all while embarking on a unique language-learning journey. "Learn Spanish with A1 Stories for Beginners" offers a captivating collection of tales designed to help Spanish learners expand their vocabulary and comprehension...

Synopsis: Epiphany is part work experience and part life experience. What if the way we see reality is just one side of the coin? Are we really using our minds and bodies to their fullest? What truly separates fact from fiction? Is the man...

STORIES FROM ACROSS THE INNER SPHERE... The great Star League general, Aleksandr Kerensky. Colonel Archer Christifori, a man with a score to settle. Nelson Geist, on Christmas patrol. MechWarrior Joanna of Clan Jade Falcon. A Sandoval scion. An eleven-year-old girl. Northwind Highlanders. A prisoner...

What if Romeo and Juliet had survived and become middle-aged parents?In this riveting standalone followup to the The Tinderbox: Soldier Of Indira we are presented this question along with the other realities that happen long after the 'happily ever after' of fairy tales.Through twenty...

Summoned from London, journalist Edward Malone, narrator of Arthur Conan Doyle's prehistoric-adventure novel The Lost World, finds himself reunited with his erstwhile travelling companions at the country home of their leader, the indomitable Professor Challenger, who, confining his guests in a sealed room with...

Deep Ends: A Ballardian Anthology 2023 is the tenth (and last) edition of this popular, large-format, full colour annual anthology influenced by the life and work of J.G. Ballard. Deep Ends features a cover by renown artist James Marsh, and contributions from David Pringle,...

What if the screens you look at every day were looking right back at you, monitoring your every move, measuring your performance, and assigning you a social score that dictates the quality of your life?Toffy is a rising star, a successful engineer at J...

"Silver Foxes: n. refers to a race of foxes who were silver in color and possessed mystical powers to manipulate electricity." -Truth behind the Legends When notorious criminal, J.R. Dunsworth, finds two fox kits in the middle of a ruined city, he picks them...

On July 8th, 1947, an unidentified flying object crashed into the countryside of Roswell, New Mexico. A young farmhand, a general of the Air Force, a scientist, and an otherworldly being become inextricably linked in this science fiction fantasy.Author: Zachary FryISBN-10: 1736410407ISBN-13: 9781736410400Publisher: Zachary...

In the distant future, humanity has evolved the technology to listen to the whispers of the Universe itself. The Aware Universe revealed the knowledge to remake the human form, perfecting their bodies and minds, and inadvertently create their own gods. After falling to their...

This book is a result of an effort made by us towards making a contribution to the preservation and repair of original classic literature. In an attempt to preserve, improve and recreate the original content, we have worked towards: 1. Type-setting & Reformatting: The...

The Claus Effect is a continuation of "The Toy Mill", the 1993 Aurora-Award-winning story about a malevolent, post-industrial-revolution Santa Claus and Emily, the little girl whose wish to be a Christmas Elf nearly destroys the world. The Claus Effect takes up eight years later,...

Edgar Rice Burroughs (September 1, 1875 - March 19, 1950) was an American writer best known for his creations of the jungle hero Tarzan and the heroic Mars adventurer John Carter, although he produced works in many genres. Aiming his work at the pulps,...

Keo Felker Lazarus (1913-1993) was an American writer remembered for her Young Adult novels, of which the "Gismo" series (comprised of The Gismo, The Gismonauts, and A Message from Monaal) was but a small part. She also wrote fantasy, historical, and western books and...

An unsuspecting group of friends find themselves at the forefront of a rebellion against the corrupt World Government. To the secret organization known as the Society For Reform, this small group is key to the badly needed reformation. With a skill and fortitude they...

The Healer is a continuation of The Dumping Ground and delves into the same supernatural theme as before, except now we get to explore with Daniel Fields (who has reached adulthood) and witness the full extent of his miraculous healing power.Author: John Jacob IceISBN-10:...

It's 1955, and Albert Einstein lies in a hospital bed, deathly ill. He suddenly stirs, asks his assistant for paper and pen, then scribbles something down. Minutes later, he dies.History tells us that Einstein jotted down equations that night. But struggling scholar Jacob Morgan...

Charles Winston Conrad changed the world not only through his revolutionary robotics company, but with the creation of Dia, the world's first Artificial Intelligence. Working together in an ever-increasing international role, Charles and Dia go on to create their 'children', two more A.I. cores...

The Cutting Edge of Modern Short FictionA three-time Hugo Award nominated magazine, this issue of Pulphouse Fiction Magazine offers up ten fantastic stories by some of the best writers working in modern short fiction.No genre limitations, no topic limitations, just great stories. Attitude, feel,...

The War of the Worlds by H.G. Wells is a thrilling science fiction novel that tells the story of humanity's desperate struggle for survival against a devastating Martian invasion. As the alien invaders unleash their advanced technology upon Earth, cities are destroyed, and society...

Author: Barry N. MalzbergISBN-13: 9798886011173Publisher: Stark House PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/04/2024Pages: 182Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.48lbsSize: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.39d

Author: Andrew DennISBN-13: 9798893450705Publisher: Christian Faith PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/18/2024Pages: 186Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.62lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.43d

Author: Rokeya Sakhawat HossainISBN-10: 1962572986ISBN-13: 9781962572989Publisher: Warbler PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/21/2024Pages: 150Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.44lbsSize: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.35d

The Force of 3-6-9 tells the story of three boys living in a distant galaxy in the future. Due to an unexpected accident in the lab, the boys develop the ability to change their forms into mechanical defense forces: a tank, a fighter jet...

What if you found out your boyfriend was an alien?Kate, a 37-year-old engineer who always wanted to be an astronaut, has worked for the same company since college and is damn good at her job. She's built a life anyone would be proud of,...

What a study in contrasts is the friendship between Henry Jekyll and his boon companion, Edward Hyde. Where Jekyll is a handsome and respected man of science, Hyde is a surly and brutish misanthrope. Nevertheless, Jekyll has allowed Hyde free access to his home...

A Black nerd coming-of-age novel set in 1970s Boston about a boy who struggles to learn the truth behind his mother's claims of otherworldly origins in the smoldering aftermath of the Civil Rights era and COINTELPRO's dying breaths.Sean's mother, Sojourner, consistently claims otherworldly origins--Saturn,...

In the enchanting world of "Tomorrow's Grimm," acclaimed author Ismael S. Rodriguez Jr. takes you on a thrilling journey through time and space, offering a visionary reinterpretation of the timeless classics penned by the Grimm Brothers. This captivating volume marks the inception of a...

Jase Logan is a mid-level HR executive going through the motions among the canals of Manhattan when he's tasked to retrieve a fugitive windfarmer, sending him on a series of misadventures through the disparate nations of the former United States.A power-mad CEO and an...

Sputnik Caledonia was awarded the prestigious Northern Rock Foundation Writer's Award and was shortlisted for The James Tait Black Prize and The Scottish Book of the Year Award. Robbie Coyle is an imaginative kid. He wants so badly to become Scotland's first cosmonaut that...

Battle Beyond Earth: Survival. The sixth instalment in an epic sci-fi series that tells of humanity's desperate struggle to survive in an uncertain and war-torn future. Bolormaa's vast and powerful armies have overrun Earth and cut a bloody swathe across every continent. All hope...

"Marshall writes with insight and humanity." Thomas WaughAnna Pasternak wants to reinvent herself, to escape her life and find some answers.She enrols in a Psychology course in Bath but soon discovers that she isn't the only student in her class with a past.Carys Morgan...

A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court is an 1889 novel by American humorist and writer Mark Twain. The book was originally titled A Yankee in King Arthur's Court. Some early editions are titled A Yankee at the Court of King Arthur. In the...

"Once we had been a nation, a people great and mighty, beloved of the gods. . ." And thus it begins, an epic tale of love and treachery, of selfless courage and devastating betrayal. . .The 2009 debut novel of bestselling Shadow Warriors author...

Now four years into the invasion, David finds himself in prison after failing to assassinate Ambassador Yorgensen. As our hero awaits his televised execution, an unexpected visit from a powerful enemy, presents him with an opportunity to escape his fate, but only if he...