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.

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....

Explore the histories and motivations of the primarchs across six short stories that will take you to the depths of the Cthonian Utterdark, the wilds of Fenris in winter, and even to the holy soil of Terra itself....

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....

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.

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....

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....

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....

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....

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 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....

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....

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 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....

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....

This tome brings together all of Lovecraft's harrowing stories, including the complete Cthulhu Mythos cycle, just the way they were when first released....

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....

This book contains 26 of the greatest science fiction stories ever written. They represent the considered verdict of the Science Fiction Writers of America....

For Megan Wolford, life as she knew it came to an end after the world was decimated by an EMP. Now, she does her best to survive and protect her daughter, Caitlin. But when the young girl falls ill with a mysterious virus, Meghan must leave the safety of their home....

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....

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....

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 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....

Winters night is a varied collection of short stories. With stories in the sci-fi clean romance genre, as well as fantasy tales. This collection also contains realistic literary style short fiction. It is a mixed collection that will take your mind on many different adventures.

BD Anklevich brings to you a collection of his finest short stories. Intriguing and engaging tales from the horror, science fiction, and fantasy genres.

Welcome to a collection of stories unlike any other - stories born from the dance between human imagination and artificial intelligence. Over the course of a month, I embarked on a creative journey, crafting a unique tale each morning in partnership with an AI storyteller. What began as a simple writing exercise blossomed into a ritual that ignited my creativity and filled me with wonder. Within these pages, you'll find thirty stories that span a myriad of genres and themes. In "The Ark," a man's quest to photograph his town's wildlife takes an unexpected turn, becoming a profound testament...

Step into a world of wonder and imagination with The Shadowplay Collective's Science Fiction Short Stories Vol. 01. This collection of short stories will take you on a journey through time and space, exploring the depths of the human mind and the mysteries of the universe. Whether you're a die-hard science fiction fan or a newcomer to the genre, this book is sure to captivate and inspire you. Seven Enrapturing Stories: THE UNWANTED. THE UNCONTROLLED EXPERIMENT. KILLER SISTERS. FORTUNE'S FEAST. THE BLUE BEYOND. THE TIMESTREAM. THE MARTIAN BARRIER. The stories in Science Fiction Short Stories...

"After Dinner Conversation" Magazine - March 2021 Bill And The Tooth Fairy: An adult loses a tooth and attempts to appease the tooth fairy. Sienna's Monster: A troubled girl leaves for college and is forced to come to terms with the monster that haunts her nightmares. Soon The Sentence Sign: A bar fight turns into a brush with the colonial AI driven judicial system. Echo: A woman wakes up to find she was "saved" by being put into the body of a robot with far fewer human rights than she is accustomed. StarStuck: The first child in 1,000 years is born to the "Great Purveyors of Reason" and ...

"After Dinner Conversation" Magazine - July 2021 Taps: A draft dodging trumpet player seeks redemption by playing at veteran funerals. The Perfect Daughter: Jane confronts her parents over the holidays after learning they genetically enhanced her at conception. Blackorwhite: A lactose intolerant inmate tells his story to, and befriends, the doctor assigned to look after him. The Devil You Know: The literal devil is found peacefully strolling small town America on vacation with his family. The Fortune Teller: An otherworldly fortune teller pushes determinism, while feeding off the emotions ...

"After Dinner Conversation" Magazine - November 2022 Water Under The Bridge: Rusty is beat up by the neighborhood bullies trying to steal his bike, and looks to get revenge. The Stone Piles: A young boy seeks the approval of his father through hunting, but finds he doesn't have the stomach for it. Cycles: An Associate English Professor goes through a series of unsuccessful relationships, and finds out she's pregnant. Waiting For The End: Two boys debate "the Sister's" proclamation about the upcoming end of the world. Notes From The Struggle: Two men discuss baboons over drinks and consider ...

Are you ready to embark on a journey through the vast expanse of the universe? Look no further than Science Fiction Short Stories Vol. 11 by The Shadowplay Collective. This collection of short stories will transport you to distant worlds and introduce you to characters that will leave a lasting impression on your mind. In this volume, The Shadowplay Collective takes readers on a thrilling ride through the depths of space and time. From the far reaches of the galaxy to the depths of the human psyche, these stories will keep you on the edge of your seat. The settings are vividly described, ...

Ranked Top 10 "Best Lit Mags of 2023" by Chill Subs Delight in intriguing, thought-provoking conversations about ethics, philosophy, and social issues! After Dinner Conversation is a monthly literary magazine publishing short fiction. Each issue features both established writers and up-and-coming authors who contribute fascinating philosophical insights on controversial topics like marriage equality, assisted suicide, the meaning of death, animal rights, and defining your "purpose." It's time to go deep in search of truth! If you love reading imaginative short stories on hot topics that ...

SHORT STORY: A very short story about the cost of cutting down a tree. I Came Home From Saving the Rainforest 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.

How many ways can you spell peril? This collection of ten dark science fiction short stories explores a dystopian future in which humans may find more questions than answers. Some of the answers might be better off unlearned.

"After Dinner Conversation" Magazine - October 2022 The Loneliest Number: A bipolar piano player goes off her medication to enter an international competition. Immortality Failure: The medical nanites in the elderly inventor's body are failing, and she is finally going to die. Gardenia: The narrator decides to stop in for breakfast at a small-town diner and must come to terms with Elroy Goddard. After "The End": A free-floating planet is on a collision course with earth and a man must decide how to spend his last hours. The Empathery: Various family members try out new bodies to learn ...

"After Dinner Conversation" Magazine - September 2022 Milla's Dandelion: Alchemilla encounters a gentle horned man in the woods while looking for flowers. The Heaven – The Earth: Morton is growing a hole right through his belly and has to come to terms with his life choices. French Connection: A college student is transported back to Paris to have coffee with Simone de Beauvoir, Jean Paul Sartre, and Albert Camus. Where Have All The Young Girls Gone?: A librarian waiting tenure hears from a "very reliable source" there is sex-for-grades cover up. Reflections On Mr. Twain: A minor car ...

"After Dinner Conversation" Magazine - January 2021 Boomchee: A law student sets her coworker up on a date, only to find out the guy has a mail order secret. His Neighbor's Wife: An unhappy husband kills his neighbor's wife so that his wife will be put to death under "law of vindication." The Waiting Room: A teenager strikes up a conversation in the government waiting rooms with those waiting to get new life dreams assigned to them. Teddy And Roosevelt: Two misfit boys strike up an unlikely friendship in the shadow of President Roosevelt. Believing In Ghosts: A security expert hired to find...

"After Dinner Conversation" Magazine - February 2021 People Used To Die Every Day: A young man is caught in a lie to his partner; he has been illegally "sleeping" at night. Pandora's Dreams: A new technology allows the recording, playback, and sale of dreams. The Library Of Gromma: A young boy must protect the machine that preserves the memories of his grandmother and his community. The Human Experience: A married couple negotiates the genetic future of their unborn child. Simon: A man is on trial because he killed the devil. Father Dale's Drive-Thru Exorcisms: A semi-retired couple living ...