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....

Originally published in 1895, Robert W. Chambers' The King in Yellow is a marvel of supernatural fiction that has influenced a number of writers in the genre....

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

Contains all three books in The Jane Harper Trilogy: The Sentinel, The Raven, and The Host.

This classic science fiction masterwork by Isaac Asimov weaves stories about robots, humanity, and the deep questions of existence into a novel of shocking intelligence and heart.

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....

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....

For the first time in a decade, a compilation of the very best in science fiction, from a world authority on the genre....

A new collection of stories, including some that have never before been seen, from the New York Times best-selling author of the Silo trilogy....

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....

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....

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....

The first short-story collection in the number-one New York Times- best-selling series - including brand-new Harry Dresden stories....

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....

Dorian Hawke's daily routine was pretty straightforward. Wake up, pull his weight around the village, eat potatoes, go to bed. Not too shabby. Not very interesting, maybe, but it was honest work. Then a boat falls like a meteor from the sky.

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.

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....

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....

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....

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....

The fifteen stories and three screenplays that make up Volumes Two and Three of the Emmy Award–winning Netflix Original series Love, Death & Robots.

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....

Best-selling author Ken Liu selects his award-winning science fiction and fantasy tales for a groundbreaking collection - including a brand-new piece exclusive to this volume....

The Definitive Sci-Fi Collection is a collection of 28 classic science fiction novels and stories, read by an esteemed cast of award-winning narrators. Included here are stories by some of the most iconic science fiction writers of all time, including H.G. Wells; Jules Verne; H.P. Lovecraft; Margaret Cavendish; Yevgeny Zamyatin; and more.

Often referred to as the father of science fiction, Victorian author Jules Verne is renowned for his fantastical adventures imagining extraordinary voyages to strange new horizons. Prolific and prophetic, he wrote over 50 novels and numerous short stories, in which he foretold the skyscraper, the submarine, space missions and even the Internet. Featured here are contemporary adaptations of four of his most famous tales, as well as a special episode of The Forum examining the long-lasting appeal of his work.

This collection includes Survival, Hunted, and Frequency. Survival: When one of the men in charge of storing food for the town of Shadow Ridge is found murdered execution style, it's up to Jace McQuaid to find the killer. Hunted: Levi McQuaid searches for the sister of an old friend, Ava Solomon, but the situation takes a deadly turn when the search leads them on a dangerous trek across the west Texas desert. Frequency: Four deaths, likely tied to arsenic-tainted water, leave the town of Shadow Ridge frantic for answers. But that isn't the only nightmare Tess McQuaid is facing.

From Amazon #1 Bestselling Author Sam J Fires comes the complete After the End series, a thrilling post-apocalyptic survival saga that will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very last word. This collection includes all seven books in the After the End series.

Two centuries ago, the First Expansionary Fleet set off to the farthest reaches of the galaxy, hoping to explore, colonize, and conquer new worlds in the name of humanity. But when the fleet was violently and unexpectedly thrown off course, the colonists found themselves trapped in an unexplored region of the galaxy—and caught right in the middle of a bloody interstellar war. Now, after generations of relentless fighting, a tentative truce has finally ushered in an era of growth and prosperity.

Dangerous horned aliens with mating fever. Abducted women trapped on deadly entertainment moons. It's about to get steamy!

Ambientato due anni prima di Dune, La principessa di Dune è la storia mai raccontata di due donne chiave nella vita di Paul Muad’Dib: la Principessa Irulan, sua moglie solo di nome, e il vero amore di Paul, la Fremen Chani. Entrambe saranno fondamentali per il regno imperiale di Paul, che si estende su tutta la galassia. Cresciuta alla corte imperiale e destinata a diventare una pedina di negoziazione politica, Irulan è stata inviata in tenera età a essere addestrata come Sorella Bene Gesserit.

Blowups Happen is a 1940 science fiction short story by American writer Robert A. Heinlein. It is one of two stories in which Heinlein, using only public knowledge of nuclear fission, anticipated the actual development of nuclear technology a few years later.

This Science Fiction Collection brings together 20 iconic works from some of the genre's most influential authors. Featuring Ray Bradbury's atmospheric The Monster Maker and Rocket Summer, Isaac Asimov's thought-provoking Youth, E.M. Forster's dystopian The Machine Stops, and H.G. Wells' timeless masterpiece The Time Machine, the anthology explores a wide range of speculative themes. From futuristic worlds and artificial intelligence to time travel and human survival, this collection delves into the challenges and possibilities of the future.

At CIA headquarters, Agent Adams briefs his supervisor, Resident Agent in Charge Sarah Brown, on a groundbreaking innovation: the Dark Energy Generator. This revolutionary device promises to replace conventional batteries and generators with a limitless source of power fueled by dark energy. The implications are staggering, with the potential to rapidly reshape the future of humanity. But innovation often brings risk. Agent Adams and Agent Brown foresee the looming dangers posed by powerful energy conglomerates, who will undoubtedly see the Dark Energy Generator as an existential threat to ...

When the line between survival and morality blurs, what will humanity choose? The Echoed Life Foundation promises salvation in the face of a dwindling food supply and a collapsing ecosystem. Led by visionary CEO Lee Benson, the foundation pioneers revolutionary cloning technologies. Backed by the enigmatic and influential Senator Pat Fox, the project takes a dark turn as genetic experiments push the boundaries of evolution itself. Unknown to the public, Earth has just recently entered into a catastrophic sixth extinction event. The Pentagon has a plan to save humanity—but at what cost? ...

Echoes of the Forgotten: A Short Story Collection In Echoes of the Forgotten, five gripping tales unfold, each exploring the fragility of memory, the unspoken darkness lurking in everyday lives, and the harrowing choices that define us. The collection opens with "Echoes of the Forgotten," where Avery wakes in a sterile room with a family she doesn’t remember. As she unraveled the truth behind her accident, she discovered a terrifying conspiracy that threatens to erase her past and her future. In "The Golem’s Heart," Grim, a golem brought to life to protect a village from monstrous raids...

Mika Soo, a visionary quantum engineer and dedicated stargazer, has spent her life unraveling the mysteries of the cosmos. Armed with her revolutionary invention—a "quantum photon reader"—she unlocks a hidden universe within starlight itself. When her discoveries reveal an advanced alien society, Mika’s quiet pursuit of knowledge takes an unexpected turn, drawing the attention of Agent Adams and entangling her in a web of cosmic and terrestrial mysteries. Entangled Vision is a captivating tale of exploration and discovery, where science and curiosity collide to challenge humanity's ...

In the heart of South America, where the canopy thickens and shadows dance beneath the towering trees, lies a realm untouched by time—a place where nature claims dominion over the ancient whispers of humanity's past. The dense jungles are alive with the symphony of rustling leaves and distant cries of wildlife, yet buried beneath the surface are remnants of a long-forgotten civilization. Dr. Lena Torres, an archaeologist with a passion for uncovering the stories woven into the fabric of history, leads an ambitious expedition to this dense wilderness, driven by dreams of grand discoveries ...

Join Agent Adams in the depths of the Pentagon, where the line between genius and madness blurs. Dr. Robins, an R&D Engineer for the Department Of Defense, introduces a groundbreaking experiment that could rewrite humanity's fate. Her "Living Eggs Project" delves into uncharted territories, challenging the boundaries of medical science and morality in the name of progress. But as the project unfolds, the ethical stakes rise, and the implications of her work spark intrigue, fear, and power struggles at the highest levels. Can humanity embrace her vision, or will the cost of her ambition ...

The HG Wells Collection includes 4 of Wells' most beloved novels: The Time Machine, The Island of Dr Moreau, The Invisible Man, and The War of the Worlds. All read by the new voice of H.G. Wells, Malk Williams, this collection is the perfect opportunity to delve into some of Wells' most formative and iconic writings.

Ships of Steel is the first in a line of anthologies for the fan of Space Opera, Space Westerns and Science Fiction Adventure stories. Call it what you like, but these four novellas are filled with aliens, robots, spaceships, pirates, assassins all set on far planets or the depths of space. "Rolling Stone" by M. D. Jackson introduces the space agent, Steel, and his spaceship Darling. "The Hidden Heart" by G. W. Thomas features Sudana and Zaar, characters from his book Whispers and Ice and Sand. The crew of the Boudicca are after space pirate treasure. "Gideon's Burden" by T. Neil Thomas ...

The Elroom by Jerry Sohl is a science fiction novel written in the mid-20th century, around the 1950s. The story explores the implications of advanced immersive technology on reality and human interaction, focusing on a young boy named Timmy and his experiences with a device that allows for highly engaging virtual experiences. The narrative raises concerns about the impacts of technology on children's development and their ability to differentiate between reality and virtual experiences.

A lone, amnesiac pilot adrift on a damaged spaceship must uncover the mystery of what happened to the missing crew, and escape alive when danger strikes. In The Quiet of an Endless Night is a sci-fi horror short story.

The Robert Sheckley Collection: 10 Signature Classic Stories brings together a selection of the finest works by one of the most imaginative and influential writers in science fiction. Known for his sharp wit, satirical edge, and visionary storytelling, Sheckley masterfully blends humor, irony, and philosophical depth in tales that challenge perceptions of reality, technology, and human nature. This collection features ten of Sheckley's most celebrated stories, each showcasing his ability to weave intricate narratives filled with unexpected twists, dark comedy, and profound social commentary.

Question your typical perception. See beyond the normal you know. Step into divergent realms. Let this anthology of new and original short stories show you the fantastic and futuristic through a new lens. A struggling father discovers why his autistic daughter becomes consumed with a virtual reality simulator in the wake of her mother’s death. An android who can’t stop ruminating about her consciousness being trapped inside a machine for all eternity confronts her worst fear to stop a sentient AI.

A brilliant scientist builds an AI capable of answering humanity’s greatest mysteries. It responds to every question—except one: What happens after death? Determined to break its silence, the scientist pushes harder… until the AI begins to reveal unsettling truths about reality, perception, and the very fabric of existence—truths that may have been better left unknown.

Frights & Flights is a collection of horror and science fiction short stories. It is a mixture of previously published stories and new tales that can only be found in this anthology. The stories range from haunted houses to interstellar travels.

"You only live once," Kent said, and I was thinking you only die once, too. Kent worked for NASA and he was obsessed with the planet Mars. At night he would drag out his powerful telescope so we all could see this red planet for ourselves. "About a vacation on Mars?" said Kent. I was thinking, how in the world are we going to do that? Of course, Amelia and Braiden, were jumping up and down with excitement. So the planning begins, which was left up to me.

Whispers in the deep, brings to life a world of intriguing mystery, heartfelt romance, and supernatural thrills. Follow the journey of Keith Bridgewaters, a man haunted by the mysterious disappearance of his wife. Now a single father navigating his way through life, all while uncovering the secrets of a hidden world, supernatural beings, and the true events surrounding his traumatic past. Filled with a colorful ensemble of characters, an action-packed adventure, and an immersive mystery.