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In Onslaught from Rigel, Mr. Pratt draws upon his deep understanding of warfare and an imaginative scientific vision to weave an interplanetary tale that captivates the mind. The narrative explores the intriguing possibility that life on Earth may have originated from spores drifting through the cosmos, suggesting we could have once called distant worlds our home. But what if we are not alone? As other beings‚Aîdriven by desperation and the desire for conquest‚Aîembark on a journey across interstellar spaces, they threaten to overwhelm humanity with their advanced scientific prowess. ...

In a captivating parallel world where psychic powers have transformed witchcraft into a respected science, the physical sciences have taken a backseat, creating a culture reminiscent of our eighteenth century. Follow the intertwined fates of Lalette Asterhax, a hereditary witch, and Rodvard Bergelin, an ordinary government clerk drawn into the radical conspiracy of the Sons of the New Day. Though Rodvard is commanded to seduce Lalette to exploit her powerful blue star for revolutionary purposes, neither feels genuine affection for the other. As they navigate their complex motivations and the ...

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.