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A 2026 Audie Award Finalist for Short Stories/Collections A seminal work in Ray Bradbury’s career, The Illustrated Man is a mesmerizing collection of eighteen interconnected sci-fi short stories that explore the dichotomy of human nature and technology. Ray Bradbury brings wonders alive. For...

Much of Richard Matheson's work has found its way into pop culture: The title story became a memorable episode of television's The Twilight Zone, and more recently, Will Smith starred in the blockbuster movie I Am Legend. Stephen King has declared Matheson to be one of his favorite writers. Find out why as you listen to the classic horror story of a man who peers out of his airplane window to see a gremlin destroying the wing.

This collection highlights the imaginative brilliance of Ray Bradbury, one of the most influential voices in science fiction. Spanning over 15 stories, the anthology offers a window into Bradbury's unique ability to blend futuristic ideas with profound human emotions. Featured stories like The Monster Maker, Morgue Ship, The Irritated People, Pillar of Fire, Zero Hour, A Little Journey, and Asleep in Armageddon showcase the author's wide-ranging themes, from space exploration and dystopian futures to the darker sides of human nature.

From early work like "Rescue Party" and "The Lion of Comarre", through classic stories including "The Star", "Earthlight", "The Nine Billion Names of God", and "The Sentinel" (kernel of the later novel and movie 2001: A Space Odyssey), all the way to later work like "A Meeting with Medusa" and "The Hammer of God", this comprehensive short story collection encapsulates one of the great science fiction careers of all time.

Step into the golden age of imagination with Classic Science Fiction Short Stories, a powerful collection of visionary tales from the masters who defined the genre. Featuring works by Isaac Asimov, Frank Herbert, Philip K. Dick, Ray Bradbury, Andre Norton, and E. E. Smith, this anthology explores humanity’s future, the limits of technology, distant worlds, and the nature of reality itself.

Blümchen-Sex. Sie wusste, was man über ihn sagte und warum keine der Angestellten blieb. Aber sie wollte diesen Job und so übel war seine Nähe doch auch gar nicht, im Gegenteil. Ihr neuer Chef in der Gärtnerei brachte ihr Blut schnell in Wallung und er gab ihr schnell zu verstehen, worauf es ihm ankam: „Hat dich schon mal jemand von hinten genommen? So richtig fest und eng in deinen Hintern?“ Jenny riss die Augen weit auf und als sich ihre Blicke trafen, war sie einfach nur sprachlos. Doch ihr irritierter und geschockter Gesichtsausdruck gefiel ihm noch mehr.

The title story of this collection - a devilishly ironic riff on H. P. Lovecraft's "Pickman's Model" - was nominated for a World Fantasy Award, while "Probiscus" was nominated for an International Horror Guild award and reprinted in The Year's Best Fantasy and Horror 19. In addition to his previously published work, this collection contains an original story.

Growing up on modern day Earth, I had no idea I’d been selected from birth to help a dying race save their population. So when a starship abducts me for a royal wedding with galactic consequences, my only option is to help its crew of beautiful officers complete their mission. The catch? I have to protect my gorgeous bride and new allies from an alluring enemy who wants my immunity to a fertility-killing plague for herself, even if it means I have to take command.

Starting a new life in Florida means year-round sunshine, beautiful beaches, and balmy breezes. For most people, anyway. But not for thirtysomething Piper and her grandmother, former members of a motorcycle gang in Oregon. For them, it means entering the witness protection program and moving to Bitter End in the Sunshine State. Yes, to Bitter End. It doesn’t get much more ironic than this. But hey, it’s better than rotting in jail for getting busted with tax evasion and money laundering, and infinitely better than getting killed by said gang for testifying against them.

Twenty-four of the greatest science fiction stories of all time in this fourth sci-fi short story collection, including works by Jerry Dunham, Emmett Dowell, James Causey, Gordon Randall Garrett, James A. Cox, Phyllis Sterling Smith, Richard A. Sternbach, Robert Sheckley, E. G. Von Wald, Keith Laumer, Jerome Bixby, Frederik Pohl, Roger Dee, Arnold Marmore, James H. Schmitz, Lester del Rey, Cordwainer Smith, Ray Bradbury, and Philip K. Dick.

Das "Petite Princess", ein Swingerclub, in dem alle Gelüste und die kühnsten Sehnsüchte Wirklichkeit werden können. Auch für die Protagonisten der vier Geschichten, die es zu entdecken gibt, bricht eine Reise in ein Land der irdischen Freuden an. Christian und seine Freundin Lena, die ihm einen Besuch in diesem exklusiven Etablissement schenkt, finden sich in einem wahren Fest der Erotik wieder, das ihnen Sphären eröffnet, welche sie zuvor noch nicht kannten. Und Christian offenbart sich eine Seite an Lena, die ihm unbekannt war.

Step into the visionary worlds that defined a genre. *Golden Age Science Fiction Short Stories Anthology* brings together unforgettable tales from Isaac Asimov, Kurt Vonnegut, Philip K. Dick, Ray Bradbury, E. E. Smith, and Robert Sheckley—masters who shaped modern science fiction with bold ideas, cosmic adventure, and thought-provoking storytelling. From distant planets and advanced civilizations to sharp social commentary and mind-bending twists, this collection captures the imagination, innovation, and timeless wonder of classic sci-fi at its very best.

This second collection of great sci-fi stories includes the following: "A Sense of Wonder" by Stephen Marlowe, "Seller of the Sky" by Dave Dryfus, "The Shining Cow" by Alex James, and more.

This third volume of Great Sci-Fi Stories contains "Young Man from Elsewhen" by Sylvia Jacobs, "Asleep in Armageddon" by Ray Bradbury, "Living Space" by Isaac Asimov, and more.

Joe Ledger is back! Joe Ledger: Secret Missions collects some of Ledger's most dynamic and bizarre short-story adventures - classic reprints as well as exciting new material! From the icy wastes of the Antarctic to the Gate of Hell in Turkmenistan, Ledger and his team are the last best hope that stands between the unsuspecting public and unimaginable dangers!

Einige Männer tragen das Verlangen in sich, sich mächtig zu fühlen und Menschen zu ihrem Vorteil zu manipulieren, einige Frauen wiederum genießen es benutzt zu werden und sich vollständig einem oder sogar mehreren Männern hinzugeben. Auch die Protagonisten aus "Alleinerziehend", "Dein Freund und Helfer", "Karatetraining" und "Strafe muss sein" entdecken den sexuellen Genuss eines Gangbangs für sich, egal ob korrupte Polizisten, eifersüchtige Freunde, eine einsame Mutter oder ein türkisches Mädchen und ihr Karatetrainer, sie alle verbindet das Erlebnis eines harten Gruppenficks.

In this unforgettable work of fiction, Donald Ray Pollock peers into the soul of a tough Midwestern American town to reveal the sad, stunted but resilient lives of its residents. Spanning a period from the mid-sixties to the late nineties, the linked stories that comprise Knockemstifffeature a...

Instead of focusing on the usual mysteries in which Sherlock Holmes is the primary investigator, this volume puts a spotlight on an oft-overlooked part of his career in detection, putting the emphasis on his role as a consultant. For the first time ever, The Consultations of Sherlock Holmes collects sixteen ingenious cases in which he serves as a last resort for other detectives – both private investigators and those from the official police force – who come to Holmes for his unique perspective and aid as "the only unofficial consulting detective" in the world.

FNH Audio presents the third in a series of short story collections. In this collection: A Earth passes through a poisonous space-cloud. Beneath the civilised crust of Venus a dark horror awaits. The slaves of Titan are about to wake. The first four spaceships disappeared, the fifth went to hell. During the war, one man demands government money to reach the moon. Storm Cloud suspect that everything going wrong is very suspicious. The beautiful girl is dying, and only space can offer hope. A survey team are hunted on a barren world. And many more stories...

Heiße Campingabenteuer. Die pure Wildnis und die Natur wecken die Sinne, die Reize, die Lust. Das Verlangen nach ungezügelter Begierde erwacht und will gestillt werden. Vier entblößte Geschichten laden zum heißen Campingabenteuer ein. Der verpasste Bus und der plötzlich einsetzende Starkregen wollten ihrem Campingabenteuer übel zuspielen. Doch dann kam er. Er nahm sie in seinem Auto mit und Lucy wusste, mit ihm könnten sie ein ganz besonderes Abenteuer erleben: "Wie willst du dich denn erkenntlich zeigen?", raunte Jim ihr zu.