On an Earth colony, deep in the Galaxy, mutants with psi abilities dominate those without, known as “Norms.” A powerful but infantile leader called “Big Noodle” protects the co
Stories of love and romance in 23 varietiesFrom the very first lovers, Adam and Eve, to what romance might be like in the future, this collection sparkles with whimsy and good old-fashioned romance. A
Stories of love and romance in 23 varietiesFrom the very first lovers, Adam and Eve, to what romance might be like in the future, this collection sparkles with whimsy and good old-fashioned romance. A
Imagine a mechanism that would end all wars and bloodshed. A machine that can create a virtual world where conflicts seem to be fought, but no one dies. Dr. Leo's Dueling Machine is just that. But whe
Conan the Barbarian’s desires for the fair sex end up leading him into trouble. This time the beautiful, golden-haired, noble-born Octavia, lures him into a trap set by his most powerful enemies—a tra
A Martian Odyssey first appeared in 1934. It was Weinbaum's first published story, and remains his best known. It's publication immediately established Weinbaum as a leading figure in the field. This
One big name writer per story is usually enough. When two of them appear to do one story, you can bet that story will be special. H. L. Gold and Robert Krepps were both "big time" science fiction writ
What qualities are needed to leave Earth behind and never return? To start life anew on a far off planet? A desire to leave and never return? A pioneer spirit? How would you select someone to take tha
Fritz Leiber was one of the greatest science fiction and fantasy writers of the mid-twentieth century. One of his frequent themes was "technology gone wrong." In The Creature from Cleveland Depths, a
Shadows in the Moonlight is a thrilling tale full of barbarian craftiness, magic, fierce fighting, and Conan’s incredible strength. For fans of Conan the Barbarian, this tale is a treat!Trapped by the
The kingdom of Khauran is small, but has an abundance of rich soil, hard-working inhabitants, and much gold. Most importantly, it has a sweet, young queen who is as wise and kind as she is beautiful.
Henry Beam Piper was an American science fiction author who wrote many classic short stories and several novels during the "Golden Age" of science fiction in the USA. In this story, a soldier of the f
Did you ever go on a vacation and then not remember it? Mel Hastings had this problem. His wife often spoke of returning to Mars but he could remember none of the first trip. When she is killed in an
"The Tunnel under the World" is a science fiction story that was first published in 1954 in Galaxy Magazine. It has often been anthologized, notably appearing in The Golden Age of Science Fiction in 1
Conan the Barbarian is after fabulous treasure in this exciting story. But he finds himself in more difficulties than he had counted on. Crafty and powerful human opponents seek to skin him alive, bes
The Highest Treason is a Sci-Fi novelette featuring military treason. Similar in some ways to Ayn Rand's Anthem, an intelligent man is stuck in a society where everyone is forced to be equal, and, in
Harry Bates was an American science fiction writer and editor who would, most likely, be totally forgotten today if it were not for this one extraordinary story of an alien named Klaatu and a giant an
Far into the future, mankind has developed into telepathic beings. However a few children are still born "stupid," without the talent, like Eric, the hero of this story. The telepaths learn new things
Since logic derives from postulates, it never has, and never will, change a postulate. And a religious belief is a system of postulates...so how can a man fight a native superstition with logic or any
Robin Sinclair, five years old, is travelling through interstellar space with her family. She has lost her doll. As with The Twilight Zone, the books of Madeline L’Engle, and other gems from the golde
This classic science fiction series is part of the Future History series that H. Beam Piper worked on throughout his life. It was written at the dawn of the space age, when authors like Piper, Isaac A
Man has conquered space, but not without costs. To maintain the space lanes, Scanners have to undergo an operation in which their brain is severed from their sensory inputs to block the pain of space.
In The Colors of Space, young Bart Steele, Space Academy graduate, is waiting in a spaceport for a ship to take him home when something happens that suddenly thrusts him into the center of a quest for
The Coffin Cure: No one likes a cold. It has plagued mankind for generations. When Dr. Coffin and his colleagues finally devise a cure for this ailment, the discovery is met with excitement worldwide.
The Gifts of Asti: Andre Alice Norton was one of the best and most prolific science-fiction writers ot the 20th century. She was the first woman to win the Gandalf Grand Master Award from the World Sc
City at World's End: The midwestern town of Middletown is the "first strike" of a new super bomb. However, instead of destroying the town, the attack rips a hole in the space-time continuum, sending t
In Planet of the Damned, Brion Brandd, the winner of "The Twenties," a kind of planet-wide Olympics of both mind and body, barely has time to savor his victory when he is called away by a previous win
The Big Trip Up Yonder: Kurt Vonnegut Jr. was known for blending satire, black comedy, and science fiction, and that is exactly what he does in this story. It was written in 1954 and first appeared in
“The Machine Stops” describes a world of the future in which humans all remain in their cubicles while all their needs are met by a supercomputer called "The Machine." They communicate with each other
The Pirates of Ersatz: In The Pirates of Ersatz, Murray Leinster presents a fast-paced, light-hearted adventure story with a touch of Monty Python and much derring-do. The hero, Bron Hodon, comes from
The fifth set of Favorite Science Fiction stories contains the following titles: "The Skull" by Philip K. Dick, "Sam, This is You" by Murray Leinster, "Manners of the Age" by Horace Brown Fyfe, "Omnil
At this point in Conan the Barbarian's career, he is the king of Aquilonia after having overthrown and killed the previous king, and some disgruntled subjects are plotting to assasinate him. Treachery
At this point in Conan the Barbarian's career, he is the king of Aquilonia after having overthrown and killed the previous king, and some disgruntled subjects are plotting to assasinate him. Treachery
This is a quick-moving Conan the Barbarian story. He joins a pirate band and they search for treasure. What they find instead are inhuman collectors of people and extreme danger. A tightly-written act
This is a quick-moving Conan the Barbarian story. He joins a pirate band and they search for treasure. What they find instead are inhuman collectors of people and extreme danger. A tightly-written act
Ray Bradbury was one of the most celebrated 20th-century American writers. Many of his stories have been turned into television shows and films. He wrote science fiction, fantasy, horror, and mystery
Ray Bradbury was one of the most celebrated 20th-century American writers. Many of his stories have been turned into television shows and films. He wrote science fiction, fantasy, horror, and mystery
