System Fiction

Julia has landed a fresh start—at a 'pan-European' restaurant. 'Imagine that,' says her mother. 'I'm imagining.' Nick is flirting with sobriety, and nobody else. Did you know: adults his age are now more likely to live with their parents than a romantic partner? Life should have started to take shape by now—but instead, we're trying on new versions of ourselves, swiping left and right, and searching for a convincing answer to that question: 'what do you do?'

The story of a family's dramatic clinical and emotional journey as they try to understand why their third-grader is failing school. They assume that his problems stem from anxiety and stress because Dad is serving in the US military in Iraq. The child's blackouts are finally identified by a neurologist's evaluation, and the cause is epilepsy! The parents are devastated. Will Conner ever be able to live a normal life?

6th December 1993. A drug dealer called Scrappy is shot and left for dead on her mother’s lawn in South Central Los Angeles. Two local gang members, Wizard and Dreamer, are arrested. The problem is: one is guilty, the other wasn’t even there. It had to be a frame-up. And the cops had to be responsible, didn’t they?

System X is the continuation of the saga bearing The Elementals name. Which will lead us to visit hostile and dangerous worlds in different galactic eras, in pursuit of essential knowledge lost at the dawn of the world’s creation. To do so, several different species’ generations will sacrifice everything in the tireless search for the vital answers, which would jeopardize the unavoidable civilizations’ disappearance at the end of sidereal times. When all light and heat have extinguished in space System X In The Elementals saga’s first part called, The Endless Dark Ocean, a group of ...

Ein Jahr her hat das System die Erde in eine gesetzlose, apokalyptische Dungeonwelt verwandelt, und dem Kopfgeldjäger Hal Mason geht es gut. Doch nun bringen alte Freunde eine neue Gelegenheit, die trübe Politik der Galaktiker und überschneidende Verträge ins Spiel. Hal muss den ersten Zug beschützen, der die neue Wildnis des amerikanischen Mittleren Westens durchquert.

Если бы заранее знал, чем обернётся рейд в E-ранговые врата, ни за что бы не согласился пойти сюда вновь! "Я не хочу умирать..."—такой была последняя мысль, когда мою плоть живьём раздирали монстры. Мне оставалось лишь проклинать судьбу, за то, что оказался не в том месте и не в то время. Ещё один шанс—это всё, чего я хотел.

Kautionseintreiber. Veteran. Überlebenskünstler. Dennoch wird es für Hal Mason kein Kinderspiel sein, die System-Apokalypse zu überleben. Während in Pittsburgh die Gesellschaft zusammenbricht und die mutierte Tierwelt durch die Stadt wütet, sind die Überlebenden bereit, jede Opfergabe darzubieten, um sich den nächsten Level zu verdienen. Im Angesicht der fallenden Toten und der zerbrechenden Zivilisation fragt sich Hal, welchen Preis seine Menschlichkeit hat. Sind die Credits das Blut wert, welches seine Hände immer mehr befleckt?

Система - фантастический роман Дмитрия Серебрякова, первая книга одноименного цикла, жанр боевое фэнтези, попаданцы. Многие мечтают попасть в другой мир, но так, чтобы иметь силу или магию, а еще лучше - и то и другое. Вот и Максим после смерти попал куда-то, где таких, как он, множество, а доступ к другим мирам есть у всех.

Las temperaturas bajo cero, un calor quemante, y tormentas más grandes que el planeta Tierra son sólo algunos de los climas raros que encontrarás en tu viaje ¡a través del sistema solar! Obtén sus hechos divertidos junto con el pronóstico para cada uno de los planetas principales, así como una luna (Titán) y un planeta enano (Plutón). ¡Prepárate para algo divertido y fuera de este mundo con el pronóstico del sistema solar!

The cataclysmic events in Stilten changed everything for both Watchlight and Evenir. Janis has been Transformed. Now she faces a problem even larger than who will replace Magness as Evenir’s leader; whatever happened to Prost in Stilten has engulfed Lindrad in something foreboding. She fears the anti-god may have succeeded in his plan to break free. Marric has been enlightened. With revelations of his past and knowledge gained from his deceased mother, he grapples with the reality that he is wrapped up in the fate of Lindrad. Prost has been possessed. Riln’s death brought more than just...

Aditi Sharma, a young prodigy from Delhi, lives a life defined by her brilliance and passion for innovation. Known for her groundbreaking projects in artificial intelligence and low-cost technology, she dreams of creating tools to better humanity. But her extraordinary talents have made her a target for dangerous forces. Aditi's innovations attract shadowy figures from both India and abroad, including a ruthless cartel.

In the System Apocalypse, a single title can make or break a build. And in the entire Galactic System, there are Title Seekers, those who make it their life quest to acquire the most unusual and rare titles possible. Earth, a new Dungeon World offers multiple possibilities. Not least among them, the one from a familiar set of golden arches. For the Kyaz, it’s a chance in a million to get a rare title. If he can manage to evade the machinations of a fellow Title Seeker and trust his human sidekick, Xi Ping.

Join Solus, the Lonely Alien, on his journey through the stars and universe in search of a new home. Explore the entire Solar System through interesting facts on what makes each planet so special.

Jacob, Ron, and the two editors-in-chief are on their way to a meeting that will be held at the Washington Sentinel's building. The four will sort through the information from the Valley of the Dead field doctor. The four newspaper professionals will lay out their strategy for breaking the story to the world. Every consequence must be discussed. The legal portion must be considered if Names are to be Named. Back at the university, the four research students have gained permission to study off-campus at Deborah's place, but is it safe?

"Let's Get Together" showcases Isaac Asimov's prophetic vision of artificial intelligence gone wrong. In this chilling short story, humanoid robots with a deadly secret threaten humanity's existence. Originally published in 1957, Asimov's tale eerily anticipates modern concerns about technological oversight and autonomous weapons. This science fiction classic demonstrates why Asimov remains the definitive voice on robotics in literature. Perfect for fans of thought-provoking sci-fi, AI ethics enthusiasts, and collectors of Golden Age science fiction.

Experience the bone-chilling terror of Ambrose Bierce's "The Damned Thing," a revolutionary horror tale that dares to imagine the unseen predator lurking just beyond human perception. When a man is savagely killed in the wilderness, witnesses describe an invisible force that defies explanation—a creature that exists in colors beyond the human eye's capability. Bierce's masterful blend of scientific speculation and primal fear creates an atmosphere of inescapable dread that will haunt listeners long after they finish listening.

Die erste Etappe ist geschafft. Ivan Susanin hat es geschafft, zu überleben und zusammen mit den anderen Anführern die verschiedenen Akteure in der Allianz zu vereinen. Doch das ist erst der Anfang. Eine riesige Goblin-Armee nähert sich von den Außenbezirken der Stadt, während die Untoten in der Stadt umherstreifen. Die Menschen auf der Erde sitzen zwischen allen Stühlen. Die einzige Möglichkeit, einem weiteren Massaker zu entgehen, besteht darin, die Goblin-Festung einzunehmen und bis zum Ende der Mission durchzuhalten.

In a razor-sharp legal thriller, Jack Kowalski must win two challenging trials to save his reputation and his career. Junior barrister Jack Kowalski is crushed. His client Timothy Smart appears to have committed a monstrous crime while on bail - a bail application Jack fought hard to win. When a high-profile Polish footballer is charged with rape and demands a fellow countryman represent him, Jack must overcome his guilt and get back to work.

Brace yourself for the awe and terror of The Star, H.G. Wells’ powerful short story of celestial doom and human indifference. When a mysterious star hurtles through space toward Earth, astronomers issue warnings—but the world goes on, oblivious. As the star draws nearer, global chaos erupts and the fate of humanity hangs in the balance. First published in 1897, The Star is a chilling tale of cosmic forces beyond our control, a blend of science, suspense, and philosophical reflection that still resonates today.

Taj was looking forward to his two-year sabbatical from the Sol System Enforcers. At the young age of 62, he was hoping for another 50 years as an Enforcer, but right now, he needed time off. Taj, and his partner Taddy, were planning travel to Festival City in the Asteroid Belt. But, evil never rests. As Taj prepared for a peaceful retreat, his enemies had a different plan. Someone very powerful wanted Taj dead and wasn't afraid to target his family to prove their point. All Taj knew was that he must present himself in Armstrong City of Luna in a single day, or Taddy would die on the Carousel.