Anthologies & Short Stories

For 60 years, readers of all ages have been enchanted by the magical realms, the epic battles, and the unforgettable creatures of Narnia.

The Language of Thorns will transport you to lands both familiar and strange - to a fully realized world of dangerous magic that millions have visited through the novels of the Grishaverse....

An all-new Stormlight Archive novella, Edgedancer, is the crown jewel of Arcanum Unbounded: The Cosmere Collection, the first audiobook of short fiction by number New York Times best-selling author....

Two years ago, the end began. In 2036, a rapidly destabilizing climate culminated in a worldwide snowstorm that froze the entire planet. Billions are now dead due to starvation, disease, civil unrest, and the plummeting temperatures....

Since the 1970s, FantasticLand has been the theme park where "Fun is Guaranteed!" But when a hurricane ravages the Florida coast, the employees find it anything but fun....

It was supposed to be a medical marvel. Instead, it triggered the apocalypse. Half of humanity mutated into mindless zombies. Half the survivors mutated into the inhumans: various new species of people with new appearances and abilities....

In the future, when mankind has spread across the stars, the hierarchy of man is dictated by the color of one’s caste.

When a sudden, unexplained spasm of violence rocks the country from coast to coast, several groups of survivors are left to wonder if this is the start of a new world war, or the last chapter of humanity itself....

America has fallen to a catastrophic stealth attack and a ground invasion of the continental United States has begun. Sacramento teenager, Jack Monaghan, has just buried his parents and needs to work out what to do....

They mustn't harm a human being, they must obey human orders, and they must protect their own existence...but only so long as that doesn't violate rules one and two....

A short story collection from New York Times best-selling author Cixin Liu. The title story, "The Wandering Earth", was a blockbuster international film, currently streaming on Netflix....

The first short-story collection in the number-one New York Times- best-selling series - including brand-new Harry Dresden stories....

During the coldest winter on record, an EMP attack wipes out the nation's power and cripples the country. As the city spirals into lawless chaos, an investigative journalist, twenty-six-year-old Cassandra Drews, is forced onto the dangerous streets of Portland....

R.F. Kuang, Kate Elliott, Ken Liu, Todd McCaffrey, Garth Nix, Peter S. Beagle, and other modern masters of fantasy and science fiction put their unique spin on the greatest of mythical beasts - the dragon - in never-before-heard works....

When Sam’s wife first tells him about Vitek, a twenty-first-century fertility lab, he sees it as the natural next step in trying to help their future child get a “leg up” in a competitive world....

Ray Bradbury's The Martian Chronicles is a classic work of 20th-century literature whose extraordinary power and imagination remain undimmed by time's passage....

A collection of 20 classic short stories by Isaac Asimov, author of the Foundation series, featuring the definitive and only in-print version of “Nightfall”....

An IT whiz at the Babylon Casino is enlisted to upgrade security for the game of keno and its random-number generator. The new quantum computer system is foolproof. But someone on the inside is no fool....

An all-new Dresden Files story headlines this urban fantasy short story collection starring the Windy City's favorite wizard. The world of Harry Dresden, Chicago's only professional wizard, is rife with intrigue - and creatures of all supernatural stripes....

Twelve tales of Drizzt performed by the all-star cast of Felicia Day, Dan Harmon, Greg Grunberg, Tom Felton, Danny Pudi, Sean Astin, Melissa Rauch, Ice-T, Wil Wheaton, Al Yankovic, Michael Chiklis, and David Duchovny....

A new collection of stories, including some that have never before been seen, from the New York Times best-selling author of the Silo trilogy....

The Union army may be full of bastards, but there's only one who thinks he can save the day single-handed when the Gurkish come calling: the incomparable Colonel Sand dan Glokta....

This is a striking addition to the body of Culture lore, and adds definition and scale to the previous works by using the Earth of 1977 as contrast. The stories in the collection range from science fiction to horror, dark-coated fantasy to morality tale....

Maxine was made to do one thing: die. Except the minor non-player character in the world Riley is building makes her own impossible decision - veering wildly off course and exploring the boundaries of the map....

Anna never knew werewolves existed until the night she survived a violent attack…and became one herself....

SHORT STORY: A sister in the far future, when we no longer burn things for fuel, finds a forbidden thing that would make the perfect gift. The Day We Stopped Burning is one of six short solarpunk stories in the Halfway to Better collection. If you enjoyed the optimistic climate solutions in Kim Stanley Robinson's Ministry for the Future or the cozy cooperative future in Becky Chambers' Monk and Robot series, you will enjoy Halfway to Better.

SHORT STORY: A cute technician keeps breaking things in her too-shiny lab, then calling a fixer in for repairs. Zita's a certified member of the International Guild of Repair Workers, Local 772, and she's certain this hot girl is breaking her toys on purpose. But why? Something very sexy but very weird is going on...

SHORT STORY: At the bottom of the sea, a trawler crawls across an abyssal plain, carefully cleaning microplastics off the ancient mineral-rich nodules, when the crew finds something that shouldn't be possible. Slimy Things Did Crawl is one of six short solarpunk stories in the Halfway to Better collection.

SHORT STORY: Living in a flooded lighthouse is probably illegal, but no one has come to kick her out, so she keeps furtively tending the oyster beds and feeding the crows. But when a storm brings an unexpected, and unwelcome, visitor, her time in this final refuge might be at an end. Planting the Shell-Bones is one of six short solarpunk stories in the Halfway to Better collection. If you enjoyed the optimistic climate solutions in Kim Stanley Robinson's Ministry for the Future or the cozy cooperative future in Becky Chambers' Monk and Robot series, you will enjoy Halfway to Better.

Tomorrow’s Hope: A journey of exploration and hope builds on the themes reminiscent of classic Science Fiction written by the greats of the 1960’s. Inspired by the works of Ben Bova, Isaac Asimov, Kurt Vonnegut, Robert Heinlein, Robert Silverberg, and more, we dive into worlds that could be just around the corner.

New Suns 2 brings you fresh visions of the strange, the unexpected, the shocking-breakthrough stories, stories shining with emerging truths, stories that pierce stale preconceptions with their beauty and bravery.

In the title story, a man's newfound ability to walk in the past allows him to dwell among dinosaurs, saber-toothed tigers . . . and something even more timeless. In "Construction Shack," the first manned expedition to Pluto reveals that no matter how advanced aliens may be, even they don't always get everything right. And in "Univac 2200," the thin line between humans creating technology and humans becoming technology is about to be crossed-and there may be no going back.

After nearly two hundred years space travel, humanity's first deep space colony expedition has arrived at its new home. Ethan, the descendant of six generations who lived and died aboard ship, treads on soil and feels the wind and rain for the first time. But the new planet is not the paradise the scientists predicted. Alien predators lurk beyond the camps perimeter, and stowaway saboteurs are determined no one will survive. Tensions in the new colony rise, and Ethan must fight to preserve the last hope of humankind.

A bounty hunting survivor. A Galactic dark elf. A woman who has given up her humanity to become something more. These stories and more are available in the first short story anthology for the System Apocalypse, covering year one on Earth. When the world ends, humanity steps up, finding new ways to survive in a world with Classes, magic and monsters. The anthology features exciting, new stories by five new writers and a new, never publicly released short story by Tao Wong.

Delve into the enigmatic world of "Bigfoot in North Dakota: Mysterious Encounters," an electrifying compilation of firsthand accounts shedding light on encounters with the elusive creature commonly referred to as Bigfoot. Nestled in the heart of North Dakota, this state has emerged as a captivating hub for Bigfoot enthusiasts, weaving a tapestry of intriguing stories across its history. From the dense forests of North Dakota's wilderness to the serene expanses of its lakeshores, these narratives offer a captivating glimpse into the perplexing realm of Bigfoot and the fortunate individuals ...

Dive into "Bigfoot in Oregon: Mysterious Encounters," an exhilarating collection of firsthand tales that illuminate experiences with the elusive giant reputed as Bigfoot. Nestled on the West Coast, Oregon has emerged as a hotspot for Bigfoot enthusiasts, carrying myriad tales etched into its rich history. From the dense forests of Oregon's Cascade Mountains to the serene beaches of its rugged coastline, these accounts offer a captivating look into the perplexing realm of Bigfoot and the fortunate few who've crossed paths with its mysterious aura. Each chapter lures you deeper into stories ...

Dive into "Bigfoot in Illinois: Mysterious Encounters," an exhilarating collection of firsthand tales that illuminate interactions with the elusive creature widely recognized as Bigfoot. Nestled in the Midwest, Illinois has emerged as a hotspot for Bigfoot enthusiasts, boasting countless stories woven into its rich history. From the dense forests of Illinois's southern regions to the serene lakes of its northern territories, these accounts offer a captivating look into the mystifying realm of Bigfoot and the fortunate individuals who've experienced its mysterious aura. Each chapter pulls ...

Dive into "Bigfoot in Rhode Island: Mysterious Encounters," a captivating collection of firsthand accounts that shed light on encounters with the elusive creature commonly known as Bigfoot. Nestled on the East Coast, Rhode Island has emerged as a surprising focal point for Bigfoot enthusiasts, with a myriad of stories intricately woven into its lore. From the dense forests of Rhode Island's interior to the serene shores of its coastal regions, these narratives offer a riveting glimpse into the enigmatic realm of Bigfoot and the fortunate individuals who have crossed paths with this ...

Delve into "Bigfoot in Virginia: Mysterious Encounters," a captivating anthology of firsthand narratives that unravel encounters with the shadowy being universally referred to as Bigfoot. Located in the heart of the East Coast, Virginia emerges as a hotspot for Bigfoot seekers, carrying countless tales deeply embedded in its history. From the dense forests of Virginia's mountainous west to the serene beaches of its eastern seaboard, these chronicles offer a compelling insight into the mystifying realm of Bigfoot and the fortunate individuals who've crossed paths with its secretive existence...

Dive into "Bigfoot in Tennessee: Mysterious Encounters," an exhilarating collection of firsthand tales that shine a light on interactions with the elusive entity popularly known as Bigfoot. Situated in the heart of the South, Tennessee has become a focal point for Bigfoot enthusiasts, bearing numerous stories interwoven throughout its legacy. From the dense forests of Tennessee's Smoky Mountains to the serene banks of its mighty rivers, these testimonies provide a riveting glimpse into the mystifying world of Bigfoot and those fortunate souls who've encountered its enigmatic presence. Each ...