Anthologies & Short Stories

Hugo, Nebula, and Arthur C. Clarke award-winner Ann Leckie is a modern master of the SFF genre, forever changing its landscape with her groundbreaking ideas and powerful voice. Now, available for the first time comes the complete collection of Leckie's short fiction....

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

Ready for your next audiobook? How about almost 40 hours of non-stop action, brought to life by award-winning narrator Kevin Pierce? A corrupt president...A world without power...A handful of survivors battle impossible odds in the madness....

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....

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....

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

This audiobook brings together 13 uproarious short stories and one novella, focused on Ciaphas Cain, Hero of the Imperium. His stories are celebrated as heroic propaganda pieces, but he’s simply trying to stay alive in a hostile galaxy....

From the #1 New York Times best-selling author - including four all-new, original stories from the world of Mercy Thompson....

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....

Now available in print for the first time with author's notes on each story, this short fiction addition to the Hugo Award-winning Expanse series includes a brand-new novella set after the events of Leviathan Falls....

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....

From the mind of the incomparable author of Stories of Your Life and Others comes nine stunningly original, provocative, and poignant stories—two published for the very first time....

Jack Bennet returns from the war to find the life he left behind has moved on without him. The only option he has to make ends meet lies in a military surplus junkyard starship.

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....

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....

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....

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....

From early work through classic stories and all the way to later work, this comprehensive short story collection encapsulates one of the great science fiction careers of all time....

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....

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....

This boxed set contains the first three books in C. J. Archer's popular Ministry of Curiosities series. Titles in the set include The Last Necromancer, Her Majesty's Necromancer, and Beyond the Grave....

Join John Carter as he finds himself on another planet beyond his deepest imagination - Mars, with almost a complete lack of resources....

The primarchs, nigh-immortal sons of the Emperor of Mankind, take the stage in a series of short stories showcasing some of their great deeds and hideous acts from across the Great Crusade and the Horus Heresy....

After losing her partner in the line of duty, Agent Sidney Shaw is forced to team up with a renegade bounty hunter. And she doesn’t like it. John Smoke—an incarcerated wild card—is released into her custody....

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....

Four original stories featuring the Eleventh Doctor, Amy and Rory: In Hunter's Moon, the travellers visit Leisure Platform 9, where gamblers and villains mix with socialites and celebrities. In Touched By An Angel, the Weeping Angels are using history itself as a weapon - and the Doctor, Amy and Rory must stop them. In Paradox Lost, an ancient android is dredged from the Thames, with a message that can only be delivered to the Doctor. In Borrowed Time, by Naomi Alderman, the three friends go undercover at a bank where time is the commodity on offer for loan.

Discover art that is beautiful and bloodthirsty. A bedroom fan that sings with wicked messages. A cursed trailer that twists and flips a stereotype into something darkly humorous. Ghosts that ride a time-travelling Ferris wheel. Cursed Ink that seduces and betrays. These are just a few of the delights awaiting you...This is Book 1 in the Horror Lite Anthologies 3-book series. Enjoy the full set!

This 3-in-1 audiobook box set includes books one through three of A Student Wants to Live, a post-apocalyptic LitRPG series featuring Andrew First, a college student turned clan leader: The Onset, The Architects, and Sangis.

In the ruthless underworld of Devonshire, power is everything—and the Toad Cartels will stop at nothing to hold onto it. As old enemies resurface and new alliances are forged in blood, the stakes have never been higher. Reggie Tuttle must navigate deadly betrayals and brutal battles, all while facing a shadowy threat from London’s most feared crime syndicates. With everything on the line, the only rule is survival—but even that may come at a devastating cost.

In a post-apocalyptic world caused by a devastating solar flare, two sisters escape a traumatic past and find solace in a hidden refuge. Facing dangers and making tough decisions, they uncover the power of chosen family and the enduring strength of love and hope amid chaos. As news of society's rebuilding trickles in, their unbreakable bond serves as an unwavering beacon, signifying the resilience of humanity and the power of sisterhood.

This is a collection of science fiction short stories that were written for the pulp sci-fi magazines of the 1940s - 1950s. It includes new illustrations and minor edits to the original text. The selections were chosen to showcase Ray Bradbury's flavor of science-fiction/fantasy that he became famous for. This includes stories about technological advancement, space exploration, alien invasion, space warfare, encounters with hostile aliens, and trips to alien planets (including Mars).

En las sombras de un viejo edificio de apartamentos, la vida de Mia se desmorona. Cuando conoce a la enigmática Sylvie, se ve arrastrada a un mundo de inspiración, admiración y peligrosa obsesión. A medida que su amistad se profundiza, Mia comienza a perderse en la influencia de Sylvie, su mente se retuerce bajo el peso de las manipulaciones de Sylvie. Las alucinaciones desdibujan la línea que separa la realidad de la pesadilla y hacen que Mia se cuestione su propia cordura. Pero cuando Mia descubre los oscuros secretos de Sylvie -y el escalofriante destino de aquellos que la ...

Two astronomers make first contact with another life form, forever changing both of their lives in The Andromeda Girl, a short story by James J. Caterino, the author of The Address Book, The Man in the Window, The Girl out of Time, Ghost Stories, Time Travel Stories, To Meghan, True Stories, and much more.

In the heart of Yorkshire, where power is won through blood and loyalty, a new order is rising. Old alliances fracture as rival lords vie for control, their ambitions driving them to the brink. In a world where trust is a deadly gamble, and betrayal is the price of survival, the stakes have never been higher. "The Toad Cartels"—where the battle for supremacy knows no bounds.

In the vast unknown of space, one ship’s journey will change the fate of the universe. In the middle of the 21st century, humanity took its first step toward the stars. A brilliant scientist unlocked the secret to faster-than-light travel, leading to the creation of The Horizon—the most advanced ship ever built. Its mission: to explore the furthest reaches of the galaxy, uncover its mysteries, and safeguard the fragile balance of the cosmos. But as The Horizon and its diverse crew venture deeper into uncharted space, they encounter more than just new worlds. They face ancient ...

"Trapped on a desolate highway, Daniel's road trip turns into a relentless nightmare. As reality twists and the exit seems impossible to find, he must navigate a maze where every turn could be his last. Gripping suspense and eerie tension drive this psychological thriller to the edge. Escape is not guaranteed—how far would you go to find your way home?"

The thing the machines consume is us. Ready to lease out your mind? Or pay for your next meal with involuntary ads? The Closet Full of Time collection contains five short stories that speak to that sinking feeling that we're serving the machines instead of the other way around. That our inventions are taking things we can’t afford to lose.

Meet Lieutenant Natalie Vonn. She's the chief security officer on the starship Initiative and a very good dog, but that doesn't stop things from going wrong. Join her on two exciting, danger-filled missions! First, explore an alien jungle filled with savage gerbils and ruled by an ancient, arcane world-computer in “The Arsenal of Obsolescence.” Then wrestle with the nature of identity itself in “Crystal Fusion.” While studying a geode asteroid, a teleporter accident blends the canine security officer with the ship’s engineer — an orange tabby cat! — truly giving her the chance to go…

Echoes In The Code: Volume 1 is a compelling collection of three thought-provoking short stories that explore the intersections of technology, consciousness, and the human spirit. In a world where the boundaries between life and death, creator and creation, reality and the digital realm are increasingly blurred, these tales delve into the profound ethical and emotional dilemmas that arise.

One: A time jumper is desperate to remain in this 'overlap' journey but his time is running out. Breaking his self-imposed travel rules, Marcus started a family. Now he will leave not only his deceased wife Ellie, again, but will also suffer the weight of a heart broken by being pulled from his children - unless he can find a way to extend his stay in the overlap.

A cabin that sits on a property, not of this dimension. A family who rents a cabin during a hurricane; finds out quickly that this cabin probably shouldn't have been rented out. What happens when the temporal rift opens by accident? What happens if you accidentally unknowingly walk into a 4th dimension? Find out in The Odd Cabin; where the Dougle family stumbles on more than just an adventure.

In this dazzling debut collection of realistic, speculative, and New Fabulist stories, Pushcart-Prize-nominated author Rin Kelly introduces listeners to wax boys, sentient sex dolls, angels doing market research, gods transformed into sheep, and a man whose painful breakup is reported minute by minute by the 24-hour media cycle.

Discover the allure of the new and the unknown. Each tale in this captivating anthology invites you into a world of intrigue and suspense, where every twist is meticulously crafted and every revelation challenges your perception of truth. Dive deep into stories that will stimulate your mind and quicken your pulse, keeping you enthralled from the first enigmatic clue to the final, breathtaking conclusion. Perfect for the discerning listener, this collection promises to be an intellectual thrill ride you won't soon forget.

È una calda giornata d'estate."I Piccoli Sognatori” si danno appuntamento al lago. L'aria è carica di eccitazione, il sole splende alto, un vento fresco muove le foglie degli alberi e i passeri cinguettano che è un piacere star lì a sentirli. All'improvviso... La spensieratezza diventa panico. Un tuffo. E Lukyan non riemerge."Lukyan dove sei?". Urlano disperati. Spavento e terrore. Si guardano l'un l'altro. Occhi negli occhi. Senza dire una parola. Senza saper cosa fare. Yascha reagisce. Decide di lanciarsi. Gli altri si stringono in circolo, per farsi coraggio a vicenda. Scrutano l'acqua.

The pathetic John Smith jumps off a bridge and seems to be dead but he isn't, the pathetic John wakes up in a world of crystal cubes and robot peasants, he then appears on a planet of strange green things, and then he gets shifted through a series of surreal liminal spaces, this ends when he appears on an alternative history Earth, his final destination is the astral plane of the simulators. The pathetic John Smiths suicide isn't the end, it is the beginning of a surreal adventure.