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"Straw Man" is a riveting and thought-provoking story that captivates from the first page to the last. Set against the backdrop of a fractured United States, the novel weaves a complex tapestry of power, freedom, and destiny that stretches beyond the stars. The author brilliantly juxtaposes the antiquated horrors of slavery against the limitless possibilities of space travel, creating a narrative that is as intellectually stimulating as it is emotionally charged. The use of CRISPR technology to illustrate the dark extremes of human manipulation is both chilling and mesmerizing, offering a ...

This bundle contains five books in the bestselling dystopian Sypricon Masters series. Impulse Control Selene Orosova has come to Sypricon for one reason--distraction. She's convinced the exclusive BDSM club, Tawse, is the place to escape the haunting nightmare of being a Planetary Marshal. She wants to get in and get off. And she's never met a Dom she couldn't walk away from. Until she meets him... Vaughn is immediately captivated by Selene's wildness. He knows he'll have to break through her walls in order to get her on her knees. Determined, Vaughn pushes every limit she has with an ...

Earth’s first colony ship heads for the stars ... and the crew discovers nothing is as it seems. A fearsome dragon terrorises a lonely village ... and three oddball heroes do their best to help out. A farm boy magicks his very own talking book ... and uses it to get laid. Collect One Two contains a dozen entertaining stories by Simon Haynes. These wide-ranging tales leap from mythical lands to the depths of space, from the Updowns of Titan to an inventor’s garden shed. One thing’s for sure ... boredom is not on the menu! Sleight of Hand The Desolator Updown A Piece of the Action Catch...

A decade after a twenty-year war against creatures of myth and legend, a retired commander is called back into duty. Thirty years ago, the Earth split open and Hell’s filth poured onto her soil. For twenty years, the War raged in every city on every continent to save humankind. In a seemingly losing battle, an elite force rose and finally turned the tide, a force led by Commander Kane Garner. They drove Hell’s filth back into the ground and capped it with a nuclear weapon. They had won the War, and the world returned to a new normal. Garner, now retired, finds solace and contentment ...

The sky is breaking. The bonds are fading. And one boy’s spark could ignite the world—or burn it to ashes. In the floating world of Emberfall, young Elijah Ardent has always been content to stay in the shadows, fixing the ancient machinery that keeps his home aloft. But when his sister is kidnapped by a mysterious cult known as the Shroud, Elijah is thrust into a world of Skybeasts, Aether magic, and deadly political intrigue. Forced to compete in the Skyforge Trials against the elite of society, Elijah must master his newfound powers and bond with Ignis, a unique fire-beast with ...

Finn is contacted by a federal agent who asks for his assistance in a delicate case. A piece of equipment disappears from a government-funded secret lab. The nature of the experimental equipment is so secretive that not even the agent knows what exactly it contains. Recommended reading first "Project Orthia" series. This is Book 1 of "Orthia" - the secod series of the "Orthia Labs" saga.

Mordiscos de terror es una recopilación de siete relatos independientes que abarcan los géneros del terror, la ciencia ficción, la fantasía oscura, los fenómenos paranormales y el suspense. Todos ellos han sido seleccionados especialmente para componer este libro, destacando El laberinto de Ockham al haber sido ganador del Premio de la Universidad de Valencia de Escritura de Creación en 2012, y los relatos El regalo de Dante y La nueva, vieja, pirámide por ser elegidos para formar parte en dos antologías de Calabazas en el Trastero, del sello editorial Saco de Huesos. RELATOS •El ...

Twenty-four Science Fiction Stories of Computers, Robots, Programs, and Algorithms. From artificial intelligence to the modeling of a digital soul. These stories cover the future of technology, written by the veteran hacker and master programmer, Keith P. Graham. These stories are heavily influenced by John Shirley, William Gibson and Bruce Sterling.Keith P. Graham has been a programming/hacker since 1969. Keith wrote in assembly language because that was as close to silicon as a hacker could get without a soldering iron. He was a programming manager at Lockheed Martin for 15 years, and ...

Two Epic Novels. Three Explosive Shorts. Unforgettable Universes. Prepare for a relentless onslaught of science fiction adventure in this must-have collection. Adventure across water covered planets and the dangerous void of space, follow heroes and rogues as they battle for survival, freedom, and the truth. This collection plunges you into: Underwater Worlds of Deceit: In Submerged, a racer framed for a crime uncovers a conspiracy that could shatter his aquatic world. Desperate Smuggler Run: The crew of the spaceship Sea Rover faces impossible odds in a heart-pounding fight for their lives...

Newly collected stories ranging across different genres. Crafted to inspire that grey matter, and containing several previously unpublished pieces. Science Fiction, Horror, and just straight out Weird walk amongst these pages.

The bonds are real. The system is evolving. And the hunt has begun. Jake Mercer is no longer just surviving the Hero System—he’s becoming its core. His Affinity links with Nina and Daphne have deepened into a psychic bond, syncing thoughts, instincts… and danger. As the resistance network grows, so do the threats. Paragon has begun ripping Hero Systems from civilians, mind and body alike. The Architect claims there’s purpose behind the chaos—but every level Jake gains comes with a darker truth. Now Jake must lead awakened system users through enemy patrols, secret bunkers, and ...

It has been three long years since the compound survivors made their escape to the rig off the coast of Texas. Lord Claudius’s foothold on the five state kingdom has flourished but his desire for revenge still needed to be quenched. A war is coming and if Claudius has his way, life will never be the same for what is left of humanity.

Ring Around the Sun is a science fiction short story by American writer Isaac Asimov. It was first published in the March 1940 issue of Future Fiction and reprinted in the 1972 collection The Early Asimov . "Ring Around the Sun" was the fifth story Asimov wrote, and also the fifth to be published.

Timothy Zahn shows an unparalleled mastership of science fiction in the fifteen tales gathered here. "The Price of Survival" features an alien ship that arrives in our solar system without hostile intentions but with a desperate need whose fulfillment could destroy humanity. "The Giftie Gie Us" tells the story of two lonely survivors who find love among the ruins of a post-apocalyptic United States. And in "Pawn's Gambit," a human and his alien opponent face off over a game that will decide which one of them will return home.

(Rated "G" for General Audience) ... Can love be found in the strangest places? Follow the paths of the heart and the stars and find out. Cathy & the Dolphin Reporter Mark asked, "The others who were on the boat with you, did you see what happened to them?"....."They died," replied the girl. "He tried to save them, but they grew frightened and swam away from him."....."By 'he,' do you mean the dolphin?" Mark inquired, puzzled....."He is a prince," the girl said....."A prince?" Mark questioned, mouth quirking in surprise....."Yes, a prince," she repeated, chin raised..... Stardust He caught ...

15 Seconds of Fame... a Ned Bloom investigation, is the first SteamNoir shortform story I've written for the Steampunk genre. Set in my own imagined Steampunk London, I envisioned Ned Bloom as a noir-style detective, run out of East Coast USA, and transplanted across the pond. Life here has taken some time to get used to it, but after a while, Ned has come to enjoy the hustle and bustle of London city life. And with the constant nagging and niggling from his automaton assistant, Gertrude, he's determined to make a go of it. But some things will never stay buried and Ned soon finds himself ...

Una historia cruda y satírica sobre el poder, la persuasión y el peligro de cerrar los ojos ante verdades incómodas. Ambientada a bordo de un autobús turístico aparentemente común, esta historia desentraña cómo la verdad puede ser manipulada, la confianza comprada con promesas, y grupos enteros guiados por el camino equivocado, no mediante la fuerza, sino con halagos, miedo y la seductora comodidad de pertenecer. Lo que comienza como un frustrante retraso en el viaje pronto se convierte en una escalofriante lección de manipulación. Un extraño carismático promete salvación, pero...

A princess flees a cruel tyrant only to face an enigmatic alien in Thornwood Marsh. Known evil or monstrous mystery? Her daring choice will shape her destiny. Princess Rosalind, on the brink of a coerced union with a cruel tyrant, fled into the heart of Thornwood Marsh. Pursued by relentless knights, her heart raced with fear and uncertainty. But instead of finding sanctuary amidst the murky shadows, she encountered a monstrous alien. Now, confronted with a choice between the known evil of her impending marriage and the enigmatic creature, she faces an uncertain future. Buy now to escape to...

Während die Dark Angels über einhundert Sternensysteme verteilt sind, agiert Primarch Lion El'Jonson als Lord Protector von Ultramar. Doch nur wenige kennen seine wahren Motive und alte Rivalitäten auf der Heimatwelt seiner Legion drohen diese zu entzweien. Als den Löwen Kunde eines Angriffs der Night Lords auf den Planeten Sotha erreicht, bringen seine brutalen Handlungen das Imperium Secundus erneut an den Rand eines Bürgerkriegs.

A priest meets with a man on death row to hear his confession and administer his last rites on the eve of his execution for the murder of his wife and the man confesses his role in the plot was to save the world.