Travel Short Stories

Time travel may have its consequences. We can only speculate. Philip K. Dick takes us there.

Before his stroke and the onset of old age, Frank Lazorg was the king of the fantasy illustrators - with an ego to match. But he can paint no more. That is, until he starts taking a bizarre new drug that promises to restore his creative powers. Unfortunately, artistic reinvigoration comes with a steep price tag: addiction and madness. With his rage and jealousy unleashed and his grasp of reality severely compromised, Lazorg is led to commit an unspeakable act, and, in turn, is led... somewhere else.

* * * New Edition * * * Tyema Reznar, a Narovian feline was kidnapped from Earth and sold into slavery in Sargus Empire. A Narovian agent stationed on Earth by the Alliance to fight human trafficking by alien slavers, she is not about to accept her fate without a fight. That fight lands her on the prison planet Julconi where she believes she is going to die the first day. On Julconi there are no guards and no rules just imates who rule by suvival of the fitest. Though a trained warrior, Tyema is only on woman. Then she picks up a scent that stuns her. There is a man in that fearsome crowd ...

Are you ready to embark on a thrilling journey through the vast expanse of the universe? Look no further than Science Fiction Short Stories Vol. 13 by The Shadowplay Collective. This collection of short stories is sure to captivate and enthrall Science Fiction fans and readers of all ages. Seven Stories: WHISPERS FROM THE ANCIENT MANOR. COSMIC LINEAGE. GRAVEYARD TANGLES. SHINING SPECIES. GALACTIC VOYAGE. THE DERANGED SONATA. HOURGLASS HIJACKER. Within the pages of this book, you will find yourself transported to new worlds and alternate realities, where anything is possible. The Science ...

Nyra has escaped Cavallier with her father and mother. For the first time in a long while, their family is together again. But it's not that rosy. After what Sara has done, she has to try harder if she wants to mend things with her daughter. Regardless, Nyra has it good at the other side of the coin. Gary's missed her like hell, and the two can't get enough of each other. It's life as it should be until Cavallier comes knocking. Nyra learns the full extent of Cavallier's power, but she learns it when it's too late. Now, her life and that of everyone she loves are on the line. In the race ...

If you have ever dreamed of leaving it all and enjoying a slow, peaceful life beside a tropical sea, this book is for you. In sand-covered sandals, walk through the tin-roof market where the door is always open. Watch children gleefully drink cola from plastic bags to avoid a bottle deposit. Come and spearfish for lobster in water warm as a summer day.

Fly with the Aevus as the crew from Earth discover their own ship at Gliese 667. Trapped in a time machine, Jonas Arnel, Tipper Montgomery, along with the rest of the crew discover Earth's past has been altered. Now, they must fix time as guided by the Holographic Attendant. Will the crew of the Aevus fix time and restore Earth's timeline, or is there something more underlying happening?

Worlds collide when a time traveling New York mobster travels to ancient Egypt, before the Great Pyramids are constructed. He brings the Pharaoh many small, insignificant, unassuming, modern items like an iPod, a six-pack of beer, and the Encyclopedia entry "How the Great Pyramids were really built". Does he change the course of history, or does he set the present course while becoming an Egyptian God?

Billy the Kid's Wife is a time-travel romance short by best-selling novelist R. Barri Flowers. When a modern-day historical romance writer rents a cabin in Sky Creek, Colorado, to complete her next novel, a strange dog shows up, along with a handsome man and young boy. She soon comes to realize that the man is the onetime outlaw known as Billy the Kid, and that the corridors of time have merged, offering her two very different lives. She has an important decision to make in following her destiny.

Prepare to travel... The question has always been asked, whether interdimensional travel is possible. It’s an itch humanity craves to scratch. These authors provide their own fantastic twists on the topic across various genres. From saving loved ones to altering history, for better or worse. Strap in alongside these characters as they travel across time. Featuring 17 stories by the following authors: Frank Lee Howe, Matt Spencer, Larry Hodges, Hala Dika, Diana Parrilla, Rob Nisbet, Hannah Grace Greer, Roxana Negut, Melody Lee Quinn, J. VanZile, Erika Ravnsborg, Clara Ngu, Sarah Hozumi, ...

Are you a fan of science fiction short stories? Do you crave the thrill of exploring new worlds, meeting alien species, and facing impossible challenges? Look no further than Science Fiction Short Stories Vol. 06, a collection of gripping tales that will transport you to the farthest reaches of the universe and beyond. Written by The Shadowplay Collective, this anthology is a must-read for anyone who loves to lose themselves in a good story. In this volume, you'll encounter a diverse array of settings, from the icy wastes of a distant planet to the bustling streets of a futuristic ...

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...

One young gal ~ One bad boss ~ One unexpected hero ~ Many surprises Sweet, naive Phoebe Foxglove tells the amusing story of her love for photography, flowers, and Teddy. But she could not endure another day living with her reserved and boring family. She craves passion and adventure, so she sneaks off with her boyfriend in the dark of night. It’s only a matter of days, after one of his irrational outbursts, that he walks out, leaving her penniless and far from home. Fortunately, the manager of a trailer park befriends her. Note to self: Flaming eggs bring out the worst in him. Phoebe is ...

"Tempus Machina" is a time travel short story by Erik Slader, author of "2299" (a sci-fi/noir novella), and the "Epic Fails" history book series!

Un ja no tan jove aspirant a escriptor, a qui la rutina i la necessitat de guanyar-se la vida han fet desistir de les seves aspiracions, descobreix que han plagiat un dels seus vells textos de joventut. Com pot aconseguir que els altres creguin en el que diu quan ni ell mateix s'atreveix a creure-ho? Això resulta especialment difícil si el suposat plagiari és un autor mort fa un segle i mig.

Sometimes in life you may get to live some of your dreams. Standing on my front gallery on St. Croix I look across the channel. On a sunny day I can see St. Thomas and St. John off to my left about 39 miles away. These two islands make up two sides of the three island trinity of this the Virgin Islands, a U.S. possession. St. Croix is the third island. Gazing slightly to my right I can see Tortola in the distance, too. Tortola and so many more islands are located in the British Virgin Islands. These two separate island chains are remarkably close geographically together. These tiny bits of ...

Did you ever want to attend the biggest popular arts festival in the United States? Come along on a 5-day odyssey of all things nerdy. Part travelogue, part love letter, Colby Elliott and his traveling companions give you a badge holder’s eye view of the amazing spectacle that is Comic Con. And find the answer to the question: Just how many miles do you actually walk when you’re at Nerdopolis?

With the domination of Thorn looming over the land, and James nowhere to be found, the Underground seeks a way to topple the new King. With rumors of a vanishing castle appearing intermittently throughout the world, Elder Alanna takes it upon herself to investigate. What she discovers grants her both terror and hope. This is a short story set between books 11 and 12 of the Sage Saga, detailing unforeseen events that will shake the foundations of the Sage Saga forever.

This love story for nerds initially appeared in the author's anthology Elemental Tales and Other Unusual Adventures.

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