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In Old Earth’s penultimate age, the corpulent master criminal Luff Imbry moves through the halfworld like a full-fleshed shark. Thief, forger, confidence man, and sometimes go-between, he maps out his illicit operations with exquisite care then carries them out with courage and panache. But, often, things don’t go as Luff planned, and he must call upon a talent for improvisation and a ruthless will to survive. This collection brings together seven short stories and novelettes previously published in Postscripts, The Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction, and the anthology Forbidden ...

Best friends have become enemies. Lovers have become strangers. And deciding whose side you're on is a matter of life and death. For Eve and Lemon, discovering the truth about themselves - and each other - was too much for their friendship to take. As a new world war looms, they must navigate strained loyalties, unlikely alliances, and betrayals. Heartbreaking choices will reveal the true heroes...and they may not be who you think they are.

Science Fiction Short Stories, written by The Shadowplay Collective, is a collection of the most captivating and imaginative short stories that will transport you to new worlds and challenge your perception of reality. This book is perfect for anyone who loves science fiction and wants to explore the style of the golden age of Science Fiction. The stories in Science Fiction Short Stories are set in different times and places, taking the reader on a journey through the past, present, and future. From a dystopian society where humans are segregated based on their intelligence to a world where...

Unlock the mysteries of the universe and explore the life and mind of one of history's greatest geniuses with "Einstein: The Man, The Myth, The Legend”. This captivating book takes you on a journey through the remarkable life and groundbreaking discoveries of Albert Einstein, the brilliant physicist who revolutionized our understanding of space, time, and the very nature of reality. Written specifically for curious and ambitious young minds, this book reveals Einstein's early struggles in school, his rebellious nature, and his relentless pursuit of knowledge. You will discover how his ...

By the time Jo is finished with her, the Vampire Queen is going to wish she was never reborn! Hot on the heels of the Vampire she holds responsible for the disappearance of her mom, Jo McReynolds will stop at nothing to find the Vampire Queen and make her pay. Her mission might be to bring her in alive for questioning, but Jo has other ideas. In order to find Holland, Jo's going to have to enlist the help of some formerly unfriendly foes. Can she harnass the power of the Unsouled Vampires, as well as a Guardian turncoat to help unlock the secret of where the Vampire Queen is hiding? And ...

Do you know what the metaverse is? Do you know that there are many ways to make money with it?It is a network of virtual worlds that is connected to each other and where the vast majority of online experiences will take place, but it will also be related to the real world. Applications of all kinds, high-level companies and enterprises, NFT, blockchains or cryptocurrencies, leisure or work... everything will take place in this virtual 3D reality. Lately you hear about the Metaverse everywhere. Even the most powerful companies in history and the US government are joining the new movement. If...

2386. Der Abenteurer und Ex-Weltraumpirat Garlyn ist der Letzte der Crondar, einer uralten, außerirdischen Spezies. Von ihnen hat er die Schattenhelix geerbt, den Schlüssel zum Schattenraum, einem düsteren Paralleluniversum. Doch so mächtig das Artefakt auch ist, Garlyn weiß nicht, wie er es benutzen kann. In seinem Bemühen, die Schattenhelix zu meistern, macht sich Garlyn auf den Weg quer durch die Galaxis. Sein Ziel ist der geheimnisvolle Planet Viridis, auf dem er hofft, Antworten zu finden. Es wird eine Reise voller Gefahren, auf der er alten und neuen Feinden begegnet. Denn auch andere wissen von der Schattenhelix - und sie werden alles tun, um sie in ihre Hände zu bekommen.

What actually is AI? Will it take over the world? And one day, will it tidy your bedroom...? In this beginner's guide, learn everything you need to know about AI, from how it helps us discover epic stuff up in space or under the sea, whether it will help you build your very own dinosaur, and why, it won't actually help you write your homework!

In a galaxy ravaged by war, a young man must decide how far he’ll go—and what he’s willing to become—to save his sister. James never imagined that when his older brother and sister departed on planetside leave, it would be the last he’d ever see them. But as soon as they’re gone, a ruthless Hameji battle fleet invades their peaceful star system, transforming it into a war zone. Fleeing with his father on board the family starship, James can only watch in horror as the verdant planet below is reduced to molten slag. On the way home, James learns the devastating truth: his sister ...

The only remaining path for the last free stars is paved in blood and glory. War is all Danica has ever known. As captain of her band of Tajji mercenaries, she’s fought more than her share of hopeless battles against undefeated foes. War has been her way of life ever since their diaspora from their shattered homeworld. But when a runaway princess vanishes on the eve of war, the rescue mission quickly becomes more than just another payday. The last free stars are about to make their final stand against the Hameji Empire, and a young Hameji prince is determined to take the princess as his ...

Experience a thrilling journey through the vast expanse of the universe with Science Fiction Short Stories Vol. 02. This collection of short stories is a must-read for any science fiction enthusiast, and a perfect introduction to the genre for those new to it. With each story carefully crafted to ignite the reader's imagination, this book is an unforgettable ride through the depths of space and the mysteries of the unknown. Set in the far future, Science Fiction Short Stories Vol. 02 takes readers on a journey through time and space, exploring the infinite possibilities of the universe. ...

Something happened… two million years ago. Ethan Richards heads off to Alpha Centauri on his first interstellar adventure with a hand-picked team of experts. Arriving at the star they find two planets potentially suitable for life, but when they start exploring the most promising one, they may have found a threat to the existence of humanity. A geological expedition discovers a closed off cave that contains a shocking surprise hidden inside it. When his own people start falling ill and dying, Ethan knows he has a catastrophe on his hands. Jade Powers is the woman Ethan loves, and when she...

Lieutenant Dee Terganon will wipe out the last bastions of demons on Laconia even if it kills her--and it might. The strange, dark power that's replaced her Hunter Fire comes with new patches of yellow, scaly skin and black nails ripping through the quick… just like the beasts she hunts. On the other side of the galaxy, the planet Shiva lays cracked open like an egg, ripe for mining. Ceriat and Eleni, searching for a new home far from the turmoil, make the last faster-than-light jump across the galaxy. But instead of arriving at Earth as planned, they drop out of FTL to find Laconia in ...

Jet Rusco, black market arms dealer and hustler, faces off against the Star Lord: warlord, magician, psychopath. With each new conquest, the Star Lord uses ruthless force to terrorize colonized planets with his fleet of hi-tech warships. He sends bounty hunters after Jet Rusco who has stolen an alien device critical to his operation. A dark secret lies at the back of the Star Lord’s plans. But more than just tainted with the threat of galactic dominion, lies the 400 year old evil of the last alien war, that left humankind stumbling in the dark, forgetting their bio-mechanical heritage, ...

The final epic battle for the galaxy has begun. With Dee lost and FTL disabled, only Hira, Eleni, and the sentient AI, Izzy, stand between Earth and Anum’s demon hordes. But cut off from the Galactic Protectorate, they are on their own. As the team scrambles for a solution, Anum takes the only Blink-capable ship across the galaxy to find an ancient weapon that will secure victory over humanity. Yet doubt plagues the Emperor. To save his people he must sacrifice millions, but is any life worth such loss? Erish, Anum’s second-in-command, still has faith in her Emperor and his grand vision...

Space, the cosmos, other planets, our future. Sound interesting? The author thinks so too! Listen to Space Aliens Future, Book 5 and experience the compelling world of science fiction.

Someone is watching… A mysterious star map found at Alpha Centauri leads Ethan Richards off on his next adventure with his wife Jade. Why is a map found at Alpha Centauri pointing to where Tau Ceti was two million years ago? As Ethan explores a habitable planet orbiting Tau Ceti, they spot an anomaly. “That doesn’t look natural.” When they investigate, they meet a mysterious alien who has his own agenda and secrets including a strange black stella. Loki Mason finds out about the alien, and he sees an opportunity to restore his flagging fortune. He travels to the planet and forces ...

Fate has brought them across time and space, but war will drive them farther. For countless ages, Reva Starchild has slept in perfect cryostasis. Frozen in secret to escape a catastrophic death, she awakens only to find herself the sole survivor of a people whom history never remembered. Light-years from her homeworld, among a culture she finds both perverse and obscene, she must somehow build a new life for herself where misplacing her trust could be fatal. With nowhere safe to run, she finds refuge on a small starship with a mysterious young man who seems to be fleeing something as well. ...

To wake a lost girl from the ice, two brothers must face an empire. Deep in the Far Outworlds, a derelict space station holds the bones of a long-dead people—and a beautiful young woman locked in cryofreeze. When the star-wandering brothers Isaac and Aaron Deltana find the sleeping girl, they soon realize that they are her only hope for rescue. If they don't take her, then slavers certainly will. With no way to revive her, they set a course for the New Pleiades in hopes of finding someone who can help. But a storm is brewing over that region of space. After a series of brutal civil wars, ...

Говорят, будущее туманно, но только не для меня. Я перепрыгнула из двадцать первого века сразу в тридцатый и точно могу сказать – ничего хорошего нас там не ждёт. Я попала в преступный синдикат, но искренне надеялась, что после оговоренного срока смогу начать новую, честную жизнь. Однако на последнем задании меня угораздило нарваться на главу миротворцев. Кто он, этот инопланетянин с безумно красивым лицом и телом? Враг или друг, которым хочет казаться? Я обязательно разберусь и больше ни в какие авантюры не вляпаюсь.