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The Skull

by Philip K. Dick

Published: 1952-01-01. 7,851 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Science Fiction

A condemned man is offered freedom if he’ll travel back in time and assassinate a mysterious preacher whose words will reshape the world. Armed with a tracking device and a small, grim relic—the target’s skull—he hunts through a rough frontier city. Each clue drags him toward a paradox only he can complete, where fate, faith, and identity lock into a single bullet.

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The Variable Man

by Philip K. Dick

Published: 1953-07-01. 25,730 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Science Fiction

In a future war where prediction machines decide every move, a simple repairman from the past is accidentally dragged forward in time. Lacking a statistical profile, he becomes an unpredictable anomaly who can wreck carefully calculated war plans, forcing generals, rebels, and corporations to gamble on chaos, hope, and terror.

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Second Variety

by Philip K. Dick

Published: 1953-05-01. 15,630 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Science Fiction

After a nuclear war leaves Earth a scorched battlefield, self-replicating robots built to protect the last survivors learn to imitate the humans they hunt. A small band of soldiers and refugees navigate ruined outposts and shifting alliances, never sure who—or what—to trust, as each new “variety” perfects the masquerade and survival demands a terrible choice.

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Piper in the Woods

by Philip K. Dick

Published: 1953-02-01. 7,298 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Science Fiction

On a remote asteroid, soldiers return from patrol convinced they are plants—rooted, carefree, beyond duty. A base psychiatrist probing the bizarre epidemic follows rumors of elusive “Pipers” into alien valleys, uncovering a soothing philosophy that threatens military order. As therapy blurs into temptation, he must decide whether sanity means waking—or learning to grow.

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A Journey to the Centre of the Earth

by Jules Verne

Published: 1871-01-01. 86,228 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Science Fiction

A daring professor, his nephew, and a stoic guide venture into an Icelandic volcano, uncovering a hidden world beneath the Earth’s surface. Their perilous descent reveals ancient creatures, vast caverns, and untold wonders. This thrilling adventure blends science and imagination, capturing the awe of exploration and the mysteries of the unknown

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Twenty Thousand Leagues under the Sea

by Jules Verne

Published: 1870-01-01. 105,191 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Science Fiction

After a mysterious sea monster is blamed for sinking ships, a French professor, his servant, and a harpooner are swept aboard a marvelous submarine commanded by an enigmatic captain. Exploring drowned ruins and lethal depths, they marvel at wonders yet confront obsession, captivity, and the dark price of absolute freedom beneath the waves.

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Tara Ardchlár

by Cainneach McEinri

Published: 2024-07-12. 315,100 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Science Fiction

The Órarduine led by Sarah's Clan and several other clans have reached the planet Ananu in Celia system, and begin establishing their new home. In doing so they are assisted by the alien sentient species they met in Sol System. They are again threatened by the alien species, known as the Durale. There are pirates who lurk in the vastness of space. This is a chronicle of their adventures.

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The Last Man

by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley

Published: 1826-01-23. 176,424 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Science Fiction

A haunting vision of the future follows the sole survivor of a global plague. Amid isolation, loss, and the collapse of civilization, he confronts mortality, love, and the fragility of humanity, exploring despair, resilience, and the search for meaning in a dying world.

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Ananu

by Cainneach McEinri

Published: 2024-03-25. 338,300 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Science Fiction » Space Travel

Sarah’s Clan’s adventures with the Órarduine family continue. They’ve added more space ships. Plans are being made for their journey. Alien visitors arrive in Sol. The Órarduine facilitate the introduction of one alien group to Earth’s leaders. They begin their journey to Celia system to settle the planet Ananu. During their journey they come to aid of a disable ship and gain some new friends.

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An Clochán

by Cainneach McEinri

Published: 2024-02-06. 272,434 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Science Fiction

The Golden Amazon settlement on Mars grows as more humans seek to join them. Beyond the Stars choir’s performances lead to greater interaction with Earth. The search for a habitable planet succeeds and an in depth evaluation of the planet is initiated. They are threatened by those desiring control of their technology. Bandits and religious extremist unsuccessfully target their family and friends.

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Slay Bells Ring: Operation Klaus

by J. R. Handley

Published: 2023-10-30. 157,504 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Science Fiction » Military

Ho ho... oh hell!

Is that sleigh bells ringing in your ears or a few rounds from an M60?

You wanted the jolly fat man to bring Yuletide joy, but the season has gifted you with a heart breaker and a life taker — Badass Santa.

Grab your eggnog and camouflage candy canes, strap on your bulletproof holiday stockings, and prepare for thrills and kills.

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Zombie! Patient Zero

by J. R. Handley

Published: 2023-10-30. 67,613 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Science Fiction » Military

They said it would all blow over.

The government swore they only needed a few weeks to flatten the curve.

But the best medicine humanity had to offer couldn’t stop the spread of the zombie horde.

Zip up your HazMat suit and find out how it all went wrong! Buy your copy today!

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On Deadly Ground: A Heroic Last Stand

by J. R. Handley

Published: 2023-10-28. 92,751 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Science Fiction » Military

Across a thousand battlefields and a million wars, there is always a question. What do you do when all the chips are on the table? Do you run? Try to find salvation in the arms of an easy peace? Or do you stand and fight? Send your enemies into whatever hole they crawled out of? Can they earn a heroic victory amongst the endless eternity of space, or are they doomed to fail?

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Deadly Enhancements

by J. R. Handley

Published: 2023-10-28. 106,574 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Science Fiction » Cyberpunk

Every day, the line between man and machine blurs. Drones replace postal workers, AI-operated cars fill the streets, and our carefully curated digital lives become as critical as our actual ones. How do unchecked technological advances shape us? How do we shape them? Does humanity still have time to choose our own future or is it too late?

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Clash of Steel

by J. R. Handley

Published: 2023-10-28. 98,190 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Science Fiction » Military

A hundred tons of steel and more firepower than the devil himself… they should be invincible, but armored combat is brutal and mistakes are fatal.

Within, mech jockeys and tread heads take on the world one powerful blast at a time, risking it all for duty, fame, and glory.

But deep down, they fear a savage contradiction:

Armor can be your salvation or a nightmare.

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DĂłchas

by Cainneach McEinri

Published: 2023-10-25. 313,002 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Science Fiction

Sarah, her friends, the aliens and the crew members they’ve recruited begin restoring the ship after over a century in hibernation near Mars. Several times they come to the aid of friends on Earth, without revealing their presence until they choose too. A settlement is established on Mars enabling them to manufacture needed items. They use music from the alien's world to tell Earth about them.

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Storming Area 51

by J. R. Handley

Published: 2023-10-23. 282,991 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Science Fiction » Military

35 stories – one kick ass meme that started it all.

It started as a joke. Storm Area 51 they said. "They can’t stop us all" was the battle-cry.

All laughter stopped when the U.S. Air Force mobilized the big guns. But it was too late, the damage was done. What was a dweeb to do?

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From the Ashes

by J. R. Handley

Published: 2023-10-23. 119,179 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Science Fiction » Military

What will you do when the world goes belly up?

Will you enjoy the glorious post-apocalypse – will you gnash your teeth and wail?

Don’t worry, you don’t have to figure it out. We’ve got you covered! Dive right in with 15 great stories where our 16 authors show how things could play out.

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Contact This!

by J. R. Handley

Published: 2023-10-23. 158,226 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Science Fiction » Military

They came in peace…

…or so they said. Here are 18 examples of how they lied. This is an exciting collection of First Contact science fiction stories, all completely different! Take a risk – venture into the unknown with us. Who is out there? What will they want from us? Come join is in our adventure to find out how 1st Contact pans out. It will be a great adventure!

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Vacuums Suck Hard! The Adventures of the USS Big Stick

by J. R. Handley

Published: 2019-01-13. 21,614 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Science Fiction » Space opera

What could possibly go wrong?
Gunnery Sergeant John Doe is frustrated. He didn’t join the Space Corps to be shuttled-around in a ship. He joined to fight. Something that’ll help him pick-up chicks. Hoping this tour will be different—only to be performing boring patrols. with no action in sight tears. Then came the enemy no one expected.

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