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In a desperate attempt to stave off nuclear armageddon, a man goes back in time to kill the person responsible for bringing the world to the brink: Albert Einstein. Based on a story by Frederik Pohl, this episode of X Minus One originally aired on December 26, 1957.

Plague of Pythons is a mind-bending sci-fi thriller set in a dystopian world where people are randomly possessed and forced to commit horrifying crimes. Branded a Hoaxer, Chandler sets out to uncover the terrifying truth behind the so-called plague—and what he finds is darker than he ever imagined.

When Mount Vesuvius erupted in A.D. 79, it gave so little warning that Pompeiians were caught unawares, and many bodies were preserved in volcanic ash. Two thousand years later, in 2079, Pompeii is a popular theme park eagerly anticipating Il Giubeleo, the Jubilee celebration of the great anniversary. But Vesuvius is still capable of erupting, and even more threatening are terrorists who want to use the occasion to draw attention to their cause by creating a huge disaster.

A scientist who can transfer minds from one body to another seeks to keep his work from the military. Based on the story by Frederik Pohl, this episode of X Minus One originally aired on July 25, 1957.

X Minus One premiered in April 1955 on NBC and ran until January 1958. Like its predecessor series, Dimension X, X Minus One featured stories by the greatest names in modern science fiction: Ray Bradbury, Robert Heinlein, Clifford Simak, Robert Bloch, and many more.

X Minus One premiered in April 1955 on NBC and ran until January 1958. Like its predecessor series, Dimension X, X Minus One featured stories by the greatest names in modern science fiction: Ray Bradbury, Robert Heinlein, Clifford Simak, Robert Bloch, and many more.

In this story, a young man from the far future is bored, so he escapes in a time portal to find a more exciting life in the past. His goal is to take some weapons from the future and join up with "The Mafia" in New York City. One of the groups of people he meets is a street gang called "The Boomer Dukes." He asks them to "take me to your Mafia." Very interesting results follow

It's June 15, and Guy Burkhart wakes up screaming. It's not the first time he's woken up screaming. Nor is it the first June 15. Based on a story by Frederik Pohl, this episode of X Minus One originally aired on March 14, 1956.

X Minus One premiered in April 1955 on NBC and ran until January 1958. Like its predecessor series, Dimension X, X Minus One featured stories by the greatest names in modern science fiction: Ray Bradbury, Robert Heinlein, Clifford Simak, Robert Bloch, and many more.

X Minus One premiered in April 1955 on NBC and ran until January 1958. Like its predecessor series, Dimension X, X Minus One featured stories by the greatest names in modern science fiction: Ray Bradbury, Robert Heinlein, Clifford Simak, Robert Bloch, and many more.

X Minus One premiered in April 1955 on NBC and ran until January 1958. Like its predecessor series, Dimension X, X Minus One featured stories by the greatest names in modern science fiction: Ray Bradbury, Robert Heinlein, Clifford Simak, Robert Bloch, and many more.

Dive into this gripping tale by Frederik Pohl that delves into the realms of cybernetic robots and implanted personalities, challenging our perceptions of reality. What if that wall you see is not quite what it seems? Who are we beneath the surface? Meet Guy Burckhardt, who awakens from a nightmarish vision filled with explosions, fire, and choking gas. Was it merely a dream, or is there something more sinister at play? Unravel the mystery in this inventive and chilling narrative that will keep you on the edge of your seat. (summary by Phil Chenevert)

In the hauntingly atmospheric tale of Search the Sky, we follow Ross, a junior trader on the desolate Halseys Planet. Despite his promising career, he feels an overwhelming sense of despair as he witnesses the slow decay of his world—a once-thriving colony now fading into oblivion. The population dwindles day by day, yet apathy reigns among the inhabitants. The arrival of the first interstellar transport in three decades brings a chilling revelation the ship has visited six other colonies, all devoid of life. Where has humanity gone? As Ross grapples with this existential crisis, he is ...

It was very simple. Some combination of low temperature and high pressure had forced something from the seepage at the ocean bottom into combination with something in the water around them. And the impregnable armor around Subatlantic Oil's drilling chamber had discovered a weakness.

In the gripping science fiction novel Wolfbane, set in the year 2203, a rogue planet has whisked Earth away from the Solar System, plunging it into the depths of interstellar space. This peculiar planet is home to enigmatic machines known as Pyramids. Meanwhile, the moon has been transformed by alien technology into a miniature sun, creating a peculiar orbit between the two celestial bodies. As the narrative unfolds, the moons rekindling—a crucial event that occurs every five years—is perilously close to being overdue, igniting fears among the inhabitants that it may never be ...

In a world where one Company claims to insure against everything‚Aîexcept war‚Aîthe reality is far more complex. They assert control over all weapon sources and proudly declare their commitment to the happiness of humanity. From medical treatment to law enforcement, their reach extends globally. Claims Adjuster Wills was once a satisfied employee, but his life takes a dramatic turn when he encounters a mysterious woman and a man without legs. Suddenly, his choices carry the weight of the planets future. Originally published under the pseudonym Edson McCann, this captivating story won the...

Join Pohl on a whimsical journey into a future where the population of the United States has dwindled to a mere 10,000 souls. Yes, you read that right‚Aîthere was a war, and the clean bombs did their job, taking lives but leaving much of the world intact. Meet our unlikely trio of Knights‚Aînot particularly skilled, courageous, or bright, yet somehow theyve managed to survive. Now, they embark on an absurd quest in New York City, all in the name of Arthur. But heres the twist Arthur is a disembodied voice with no legs, no arms, and no body, yet he has plenty to say! Dive into this ...

Der mittlerweile schwerreiche Robinette Broadhead finanziert einen Forschungsflug in die Oortsche Wolke, um eine zuvor dort entdeckte Nahrungsmittelfabrik der Hitschi zu untersuchen. Wie bei Gateway handelt es sich um einen ausgehöhlten Asteroiden, angefüllt mit Hitschi-Technik.

McCauley is a secret agent of Tri Planetary Justice, the only law for almost 30 inhabited worlds. His assignment is to visit the asteroid world of Palas, a lump of rock floating through space with no apparent value. However, not all is as it seems on the underground world of Palas. A narcopeen drug trade flourishes among the con men and thieves that populate Palas.

"The Knights of Arthur" (1958) is a science fiction story by Frederik Pohl about a strange being and its human servants. Excerpt: I locked the door of the hotel room. Arthur was peeping out of the suitcase at me. I said: "I'm back. I got your typewriter." He waved his eye at me. I took out the little kit of electricians' tools I carried, tipped the typewriter on its back and began sorting out leads. It was a slow and dull job. I didn't have to worry about which solenoid lead went to which strand - Arthur could sort them out.