Anthologies & Short Stories

When young Tad Thatcher told his grandfather he wanted to command a starship like he did, his grandfather took him seriously. He taught his grandson everything he knew.

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....

You were on your way home when you died. It was a car accident. Nothing particularly remarkable, but fatal nonetheless. You left behind a wife and two children. It was a painless death....

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

Once a powerful player. Now, a level 1 monster. And he must embrace that side to survive.

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....

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....

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.

The epic America Falls saga continues in this explosive Mega Collection read by the incomparable Adam Barr.

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

When the alien Exlian invade, humanity’s only hope lies with the empowered, those rare few granted supernatural abilities. Mark Fields isn’t one of them. He’s a dishwasher with broken dreams, no powers, and even less luck. Until a dying stranger changes everything.

Nate is the hardworking CEO of SouthernCool, an AC company in Florida. After years of toiling to get rich, he finally takes a well-deserved vacation to Australia. A chance encounter ties him to a gorgeous gal named Senna. Then pesky aliens intervene.

When Soren is plucked from the streets and given a place at the prestigious academy of swordsmanship, he thinks his dream of being a great swordsman has become a possibility....

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.

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....

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....

The ex-planet Pluto has a few choice words about being thrown out of the solar system. A listing of alternate histories tells you all the various ways Hitler has died....

A brand new anthology that collects the 12 principal deities of the Lovecraftian Mythos and sets them loose....

Archdruid Owen Kennedy and his sloth, Slomo, are off to see the world when Coriander, Herald Extraordinary of the First among the Fae, interrupts to ask for the tiny favor of solving a supernatural murder....

The anthology Songs of the Dying Earth has assembled one of the most distinguished casts of authors ever....

As the bold daughter of the Raider leader, Lila yearns to transform her people’s plundering ways into something noble. Her dream? To unite the Raiders with dragons as mercenaries defending merchant fleets and kingdoms. But fate has other plans.

Peacemakers. The Galactic Union’s most capable enforcers and resolute negotiators, their name alone elicits fear and awe among the Union’s citizenry. Set the Terms includes 14 all-new Peacemaker-themed stories in the Four Horsemen universe....

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....

Hard times make for strong men, and Antonin Murdock’s childhood was as rough as it gets. Now, he’s a Ranger, the only law for colonists seeking their fortune far from home.

2057. Humanity has raised exploiting the solar system to an art form. Bella Lind and the crew of her nuclear-powered ship, the Rockhopper, push ice. They mine comets. And they're good at it. The Rockhopper is nearing the end of its current mission cycle, and everyone is desperate for some...

Full-cast dramatisations of six seminal sci-fi novels that have shaped the genre Thrilling and thought-provoking, shocking and satirical; science fiction has long captivated us with its surprising scenarios and subversion of the familiar. Included here are six classics from the past 250 years...

One of the greatest writers in genre (and literary fiction) of the twentieth century, Gene Wolfe was a national treasure who produced the finest and most significant body of short fiction in the SF and fantasy field over the last fifty years. The Best of Gene Wolfe is an amazing retrospective collection of his short fiction, selected by Wolfe himself.

LongBefore H.P. Lovecraft defined cosmic horror, a generation of pioneering writers was already exploring the unknown. Of the Unknown: Before Lovecraft collects 11 influential tales of early science fiction, weird fiction, and speculative horror that shaped the genre’s foundations. Featuring...

Explore visionary worlds and classic futuristic ideas in Golden Age Science Fiction Short Stories Vol. 6, a collection of imaginative tales from legendary authors Frank Herbert, Isaac Asimov, and Lynn Venable.

The UEC has been fighting a losing battle against the demonic hordes, forced to surrender more ground every day. But aboard the U.S.S. Shotgun Opera, the Overmaiden—a sixth-generation Ghost AI—has just forged humanity’s perfect weapon and best hope: a supersoldier. The man he used to be is gone, lost with his family to demons on the mining world of Aonus. All that’s left is hate, rage, and unyielding power. Rip, crunch, gore, dismember—the unstoppable juggernaut will slaughter his way through Hell, driven by righteous fury and a singular drive.

From distant planets to enchanted worlds of magic, embark on a journey through amazing short fiction in this epic anthology featuring twenty-two science fiction and fantasy authors. Travel from distant planets on the edge of space to enchanted worlds filled with magic. Laugh with plucky thieves...

Explore classic retro-futurist storytelling in Golden Age Science Fiction Short Stories Vol. 5, featuring unforgettable works by Ray Bradbury, Philip K. Dick, and Fredric Brown. This collection delivers suspense, imagination, and thought-provoking adventures from the golden age of science fiction.

All I ever wanted was to explore new worlds, but when my sister vanished during a battle with a ruthless alien horde, my mission became clear—find her at all costs. My search for her leads me to join forces with a desperate blonde princess seeking help. Now, we’re both caught in a war that threatens not just her empire, but the entire galaxy.

This collection contains "What ifs" of military alternate history so daring their heroes would be welcomed into any warriors' hall: Stand on the deck of the H.M.S. Illustrious off the Falkland Islands as the Royal Navy sails into the first carrier battle since 1945 in "Fate of the Falklands" In...

On a day like any other, an alien descends to Earth, unleashing untold death and destruction. Alistair watches the live news footage of the carnage, his eyes glued to the image of impossible power made manifest. The alien’s arrival kicks events into motion that no one could have predicted. Earth is prematurely initiated into a universe-spanning empire of cut-throat cultivators, beasts, and entities of ungodly power–all guided by a mysterious AI System.

He came home to settle a debt. He found something the world cannot afford to lose. For eight months, mining engineer Kael Dren has been loading wagons in the border towns, carrying one thing alongside the freight: A seizure order bearing Director Mael's signature. His family's land. His father in the house. His sister in the barn. The word outcome in the operational log. He goes back. Not for the land — for the accounting. Then he finds what's three hundred meters below the surface. Something nine thousand years old.

Journey into visionary worlds with Golden Age Science Fiction Short Stories Vol. 2, a classic collection featuring imaginative tales from Philip K. Dick, E. E. Smith, and John W. Campbell Jr. Perfect for fans of vintage sci-fi, cosmic wonder, and thought-provoking adventures from the pulp era.

Before arriving at Alta Novis, some of the tales Henry had heard about the battle lord and lady seemed too farfetched to be true. Garet Renken's confession finally made him a believer.

If you've never heard of The Book of Ava: Blending of Realities—an experimental, multi-genre, time-traveling science fiction that blends modern physics, ancient history, quantum tarot, mythology, spirituality, and emerging technology into one multidimensional journey—this work serves as a standalone preview and deep dive into the core ideas behind the series.

Imaginative stories of dark powers, courageous heroes, and breathtaking adventure from "one of the pioneer women in science fiction" (Anne McCaffrey). In a career spanning from the Golden Age of science fiction and fantasy to the modern age, Andre Norton's brilliant mind and inimitable talents...

Essential Robert Sheckley Short Stories brings together three clever and imaginative science fiction tales by one of the genre’s most inventive writers. Featuring Accept No Substitutes, Ask a Foolish Question, and Bad Medicine, this collection offers sharp ideas, wit, and classic speculative storytelling for fans of vintage sci-fi.

The gift that saves humanity may be the one that destroys it. Volume II – The Gift & The Price continues the epic science-fiction saga inspired by Greek mythology, where progress is no longer measured by what humanity can build, but by what it is willing to sacrifice. In Ignition of Doom, a breakthrough meant to secure humanity’s future ignites forces that cannot be contained. The Novum Gift reveals how salvation can arrive disguised as opportunity, as power is welcomed without fully understanding its cost.

Over the span of centuries, two planets are destroyed after their war, and the last of each kind plays a cat-and-mouse game across our galaxies. Hear their stories, and I leave you to decide which alien crossed the lines between justice and revenge.

A minimalist science fiction collection featuring three classic Murray Leinster stories: The Ambulance Made Two Trips, The Machine That Saved the World, and The Other Now. A clean retro-futurist anthology for those who enjoy timeless speculative fiction, imaginative concepts, and vintage sci-fi adventure.

A collection of science fiction stories including Mission to Centauri B, a first contact story, Timekeepers, Gray's World, Carbon Footprint, Telescopevision, and Day in Court.

Step into imaginative worlds of wonder and possibility with this classic science fiction collection featuring Philip K. Dick and H. G. Wells. Golden Age Science Fiction Short Stories Vol. 3 delivers visionary tales, strange discoveries, and timeless adventures that helped shape the genre.

A collection of fantasy, horror and science fiction stories from the author of The Black Tree. It also includes some poetry and a brief essay about the author's writing inspiration for genre fiction.

What happens when the lights go out… and never come back on? Sarah and her group have been taken. Surprised in the dead of night by a ruthless Russian Spetsnaz unit, they are bound and loaded into a steel cage, destined for a "Processing Center"—a one-way trip for anyone deemed expendable.

Dive into Essential Murray Leinster Short Stories, a classic science fiction collection featuring “A Matter of Importance,” “Nobody Saw the Ship,” and “The Aliens.” This vintage sci-fi anthology delivers imaginative worlds, mysterious encounters, and timeless speculative storytelling from one of the genre’s foundational authors.

Whether known to a few special souls or all but Unknown since their publication, the tales in this volume will be Unfamiliar to all who claim kinship with Humankind. Listen and Lose yourself!