Technology Fiction

Eddie Rickenbacker was a World War I Flying Ace, a Medal of Honor winner, and even a racecar driver. But did you know that his first attempt at flying was to ride his bicycle off the roof of his house while holding an umbrella?

The Billionaire Inventor's Transgender Machine Doll, if such an anime existed, retold in book form.

The story of the rise of modern navigation technology, from radio location to GPS—and the consequent decline of privacy. What does it mean to never get lost? You Are Here examines the rise of our technologically aided era of navigational omniscience—or how we came to know exactly where we are at all times. Filled with tales of scientists and astronauts, inventors and entrepreneurs, You Are Here tells the story of how humankind ingeniously solved one of its oldest and toughest problems—only to herald a new era in which it’s impossible to hide.

In autumn, a strong wind blows flower seeds high in the air and carries them far across the land. One by one, many of the seeds are lost — burned by the sun, fallen into the ocean, eaten by a bird.

Space Bimbos are human too, right? ...and Sam is finding he's their ultimate Alpha Male! Sam's a geek for alien abduction stories. Heck, he's even been seeking them out, hoping to join the ranks. His dreams were never quite like this, though, as he finds himself abducted by a crew of gorgeous Bimbos from Space!. Seems as if this long-lost human civilization doesn't have a clue about real men, and Sam's more than happy to teach them the hot and steamy truth. He'll need courage, wisdom, and all the stamina he can muster to protect his new benefactors from the harsh realities of the universe, ...

Modern Technology: Erotica for Geeks is one of four books in D. L. King’s Short Story Collections series. King is a font of femdom (though, one of these stories is not in that genre). Be that as it may, these stories all have a technological edge. Have you noticed that “kinky” and “geeky” often go together? If you fall into this subsection on the Ven Diagram, this is the book for you.

In a world where algorithms curate our choices and digital connections are just a swipe away, can true love transcend the boundaries of technology? Emma Thompson is a data analyst with a passion for using technology to make the world a better place. Logical and meticulous, she trusts numbers and algorithms more than the unpredictability of human emotion. Liam Davis is a software engineer intrigued by the limitless possibilities of artificial intelligence, yet he values spontaneity and the human touch. A serendipitous glitch in a dating app's algorithm brings Emma and Liam together—an ...

In this fast-paced novella, a young Guardian is dropped into Chinese-held Tanzania on a solo mission to find a man he's never met. When he is exposed and captured, it seems that the worst he faces is some low-level proscribed pre-Egan tech of the military kind. Then he finds the man he's never met and his mission pivots to become a race against time to save not only his own life, but that of his entire country.

A man sees a flashy ad online advertising a twenty dollar treadmill. Big Bob buys the machine, too cheap to be scared or cautious, and realizes much too late that this machine has a taste for blood. Run Big Bob run. Bonus Story: A Haunted House Tale Five college students on Halloween night set out to discover the secrets of the town’s most infamous haunted house. Will these students live to see the morning or will this house claim five more victims? Bonus Story: The Man from the Road A man suddenly appears on a road. He's lost, confused, no clue as to how he got there. He starts to walk ...

Recently, in an amazing environment becoming more amazing in bad ways a 2-year-old boy was attacked by an alligator from a lagoon near Walt Disney World. The alligator is a wild animal native to the U.S. There are invasive species just as awful… So, in an exploration of these species within a fictional context…Faced with an ecological nightmare from prolific invasive species like the Burmese pythons, an ecological disaster that grows to nearly twenty feet in length and gives birth to over 100 pythons at a time, which having overrun Florida’s everglades has spread to other states, ...

The book that years ago predicted a man-made global pandemic! TWO WOMEN, ONE OF WHOM JILTED HIM, HELP A PRIVATE EYE STOP A BIOLOGICAL CATASTROPHE! A prominent law firm asks an investigator to look into the death of a business executive. The firm's client is the dead executive’s widow – a woman who deserted the private eye years earlier! Against the backdrop of his own personal turmoil, the dogged investigator is soon enmeshed in an international conspiracy fueled by perverted science, and old Cold War hatred. "IF YOU LIKE HARD-BOILED ACTION, MEMORABLE VILLAINS AND TWISTY PLOTS, THE JAKE...

Zeke and Harold continue on their quest to reunite with their friends, but what can they do to escape the mysterious and evil minion who hunts them? Can they survive alone? Will anyone help them? Is this their final adventure?

In 2055, in the high-tech streets of New Phoenix, Perdido Olivares is a street junkie. All he wants is to escape reality with Zona 5. Still, he considers himself a hero, a defender of children. When he discovers someone is hurting kids, will he be strong enough to overcome his addiction? Will he finally emerge from the streets to save those weaker than himself? A science fiction novelette.

Set in the near future. The world has begun to recover from the pandemic when news of a missile misfiring in the Pacific rocks the nation once more. The Navy seeks out the leading software expertise of Artificial Intelligence Systems Enterprises (AISE). AISE's chief engineer Artima "Arty" Ressols is leading the charge to track down the culprit while at times running into unexpected obstacles: people closest to her.

Volume I Battle Fatigue It's hell on Earth in the explosive battlefields of the former North Korea. Two Corps, Chinese and Korean/American, are slugging it out to decide the fate of the Korean Peninsula as World War Three rages on. SSG Denise Ware is in the thick of the battle with her four ground combat drones, screening the Corps from attack from a Chinese Armored Regiment. The action comes quickly to the drone drivers as they fight to keep the massed Chinese armor from attacking the flank of IV Corps. Will the drones win or lose, or will the Chinese overrun IV Corps and destroy Korea’s...

During an ordinary visit to the library, a young girl pulls out a not-so-ordinary book from the shelves. As she turns the pages in this book about coral reefs, the city around her slips away, and she finds herself surrounded by the coral cities of the sea and the mysterious plants and animals that live, hunt, and hide there.

What Shall We Do Today? The Community Center Mystery A Fun and Educational Adventure for Young Readers Ages 6-9 Join curious Imani, enthusiastic Tommy, and knowledgeable Maya as they embark on an exciting adventure at their local Community Center! When Maya arrives with mysterious invitations, the three friends discover that five special celebrations are happening on the same day. Perfect for classroom reading, bedtime stories, and independent readers who love learning while having fun! What makes this children's book special: Educational Value: Children learn about five real special days ...

Imagine a world without fear, where people no longer are frightened by past historic traumas that stop them from attaining new heights of glory, and have the capability to do more than they ever thought. That's the world that Mark Carson, CEO and Founder of a startup called Techiatry, wants to build. Amy London, a 20 year old, new intern, is finally getting a chance a paid opportunity by joining Techiatry. She's excited that she can finally use her skills in biology while also being paid for an internship for once. She, along with a large group of other new interns, are flown to a ...

Experience the timeless allure of the Golden Age of Science Fiction with "Science Fiction Novels Vol. 01: Five Science Fiction Novels" - an extraordinary anthology penned by the visionary authors of the Shadowplay Collective. Journey through five captivating tales that push the boundaries of imagination, captivating readers with their compelling narratives and evocative themes. In "The Poachers of Sato," enter a world of intergalactic intrigue as a team of renegade adventurers battles against ruthless foes in a race to uncover the truth behind a mysterious alien species. With high-stakes ...

From the time he was a small boy in Vermont, Wilson Bentley saw snowflakes as small miracles. And he determined that one day his camera would capture for others the wonder of the tiny crystal. Bentley's enthusiasm for photographing snowflakes was often misunderstood in his time, but his patience and determination revealed two important truths: No two snowflakes are alike; and each one is startlingly beautiful.