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....

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....

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....

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....

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....

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

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....

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....

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....

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....

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....

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....

In a realm where wizards rule, magic reigns supreme. Power. The ambitious thirst for it. But when a power-hungry wizard lord seeks to expand his might, he triggers a series of events unforeseen. The balance of magic is altered, races of old return, and beasts of legend stalk the land....

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....

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....

A landmark short story collection that put the more character-based New Wave science fiction on the map, Dangerous Visions won several prestigious awards and was nominated for many others.

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....

Can you outrun the past? Can you outlive the future? One time traveler must find out. Accidental time traveler Ben Travers is thrown into a multiverse of adventure in this action-adventure through past and future....

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

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.

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.

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.

Dive into "Bigfoot in North Carolina: Mysterious Encounters," an enthralling collection of firsthand narratives that unveil encounters with the enigmatic being commonly referred to as Bigfoot. Nestled in the southeastern United States, North Carolina has emerged as a hotspot for Bigfoot enthusiasts, boasting countless stories woven into its rich tapestry. From the dense forests of the Appalachian Mountains to the serene beaches of its Atlantic coast, these accounts offer a captivating insight into the bewildering realm of Bigfoot and the lucky individuals who have crossed paths with its ...

Embark on an enthralling journey into the heartland of America with "Bigfoot in Kansas: Mysterious Encounters." This captivating anthology presents a firsthand account of encounters with the enigmatic creature that has long fascinated and mystified people across the nation. Nestled in the heart of the Midwest, Kansas unveils a series of tales that add to the tapestry of Bigfoot lore. From the dense forests of Kansas' hidden wilderness to the vast expanses of its rolling prairies, this collection of stories provides a compelling glimpse into the elusive world of Bigfoot. Venture deeper into ...

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...

In a world abruptly transformed, the arrival of the alien species called the Aonise shatters human understanding. Amidst this chaos, Paul Wadsworth, a passionate university linguist, and his brilliant student, Andrew Mullen, are thrust into an unforeseen adventure.

The Warrior Prince (A Prequel Novella to The Red Tomorrow) Prepare to embark on an adrenaline-fueled journey into the heart of mechanized warfare in "The Warrior Prince," a gripping prequel novella to the acclaimed series, "The Red Tomorrow." Set one year before the epic events of "The Red Frontier," this thrilling tale introduces you to the fearless Prince Tristan, a prodigious exo-mech pilot with a destiny entwined with the fate of the Zeltan Kingdom. In a world where colossal exo-mechs dominate the battlefield, Tristan faces a monumental challenge: to prove his mettle not only to his ...

✅ Futuristic Vision 🚀: Immerse yourself in the world of 2050—a canvas where high-tech wonders are woven into the fabric of daily life. Get ready for a journey that’s as exhilarating as it is reflective of our own future. ✅ Compelling Characters 👤: Discover Alex, a visionary on the cusp of altering our world. Encounter a cast that's as diverse as it is dynamic, from Jordan's insightful musings 🤔 to Dr. Morgan's sagely advice 🧠 and the fiery spirit of the Activist Leader 🔥. ✅ Moral and Ethical Dilemmas ⚖️: Wrestle with the profound questions that come with ...

If you enjoy reading short stories, then this is the perfect book for you. Each day in the month of January, I imagined a story that could be written. I thought of who would be in that story, what they might do, where they might go, what thoughts they might ponder and how this matters in the big picture of life. And then I imported this information into a prompt box for an online AI and tasked it with creating a story for me. Yes, you heard me right. I used my creativity to come up with a story that I was interested in reading, and then I handed over this task to a bot to make it. I know, ...

I invite you to join me in March on a remarkable journey of creativity and collaboration, where the boundaries between human imagination and artificial intelligence intertwine. Over the course of a month, I embarked on a unique project. Each morning, I would think about a story, imagining the characters and action, the setting and conflict, and I would craft a set if instructions for what I wanted and then present it to an AI chatbot. The AI, using its vast knowledge and sophisticated language models, would then craft a short story based on my prompt. The result was a collection of tales ...