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The Third Little Green Man

by Damon Knight

Published: 1948-01-01. 6,965 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Science Fiction

A strange visitor arrives claiming to be from another world—small, green, and very real. But when imagination meets reality, chaos follows. As a writer’s wildest creation steps off the page into his life, fantasy, fame, and madness collide in a sharp, witty tale that blurs the line between storytelling and sanity.

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Doorway to Kal-Jmar

by Damon Knight

Published: 1944-01-01. 6,605 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Science Fiction

A daring explorer discovers a hidden gateway to a mysterious world beyond time and space. As wonder turns to peril, he must unravel its secrets before they consume him. A mesmerizing tale of adventure, danger, and the lure of the unknown.

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Wind in Her Hair

by Kris Neville

Published: 1950-10-01. 7,184 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Science Fiction

A young woman born on a wandering starship dreams of walking beneath an open sky when the vessel finally returns to Earth. Yet as landing nears, strange illnesses and secret tests reveal a devastating truth: generations in space have changed her kind forever. To claim any future, she must decide where humanity truly belongs—and what sacrifice home will demand.

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The Avenger

by Damon Knight

Published: 1944-02-01. 5,037 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Science Fiction

A man driven by vengeance navigates a dangerous world of intrigue, betrayal, and moral complexity. As past wrongs collide with present challenges, he must confront the limits of justice, loyalty, and his own conscience in a tense, gripping tale.

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The Winning of the Moon

by Kris Neville

Published: 1962-09-01. 5,909 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Science Fiction

On a harsh lunar frontier owned by distant corporations, a cynical engineer and an idealistic scientist uncover a secret that could make the Moon belong to its settlers instead of Earth. Sabotage, betrayal and first love collide in low gravity as they gamble everything on one impossible revolt, knowing a single misstep means vacuum, silence and erasure from history.

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Moral Equivalent

by Kris Neville

Published: 1957-01-01. 7,668 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Science Fiction

In a world striving for utopia, one visionary’s grand experiment to perfect humanity spirals into moral conflict and unintended consequences. A powerful reflection on ambition, ethics, and the perilous pursuit of a flawless society.

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Special Delivery

by Damon Knight

Published: 1954-04-01. 6,786 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Science Fiction

A newborn with astonishing intelligence begins communicating before birth, forcing those around him to confront the limits of science and morality. As his extraordinary mind grows, the world faces unsettling questions about evolution, power, and the nature of humanity itself.

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The Worshippers

by Damon Knight

Published: 1953-01-01. 9,116 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Science Fiction

In a society shaped by faith, power, and hidden agendas, individuals grapple with devotion, manipulation, and the consequences of belief. As tensions rise and secrets unfold, the story explores the complexities of loyalty, conviction, and the human need for meaning.

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The Professional Approach

by Theodore L. Thomas

Published: 1962-09-01. 8,025 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Science Fiction

With Charles L. Harness, in a high-stakes world where skill and strategy determine survival, brilliant minds confront ethical dilemmas, technological marvels, and unforeseen threats. This suspenseful tale explores ambition, ingenuity, and the cost of excellence in a society where professionalism is both power and peril.

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Third Planet

by Murray Leinster

Published: 1963-01-01. 9,487 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Science Fiction

Humanity’s first contact with alien worlds brings wonder and danger as explorers navigate unknown planets, strange civilizations, and cosmic threats. Adventure, ingenuity, and survival intertwine in a thrilling journey across the stars, where every discovery carries profound consequences.

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Invasion

by Murray Leinster

Published: 1933-03-01. 9,514 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Science Fiction

When Earth faces an unexpected alien threat, a group of ordinary people must rise to extraordinary challenges. Tension, ingenuity, and courage drive their fight for survival in a fast-paced tale of first contact, strategy, and the stakes of defending humanity.

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Scrimshaw

by Murray Leinster

Published: 1955-09-01. 5,893 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Science Fiction

Aboard a remote whaling ship, the crew discovers more than just the sea’s bounty. Secrets, rivalries, and strange happenings turn their voyage into a tense struggle for survival, where skill, courage, and cunning are the only tools to navigate both the ocean and human conflict

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The Ambulance Made Two Trips

by Murray Leinster

Published: 1960-04-01. 7,757 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Science Fiction

A sharp-witted detective uncovers a mob's extortion racket in a small town, where a cursed ambulance seems to predict disaster. Using cunning and a knack for tech, he turns the jinx against the crooks, unraveling their scheme in a whirlwind of narrow escapes and clever traps. A snappy sci-fi mystery blending grit, guile, and a touch of the uncanny.

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Padre Ignacio Or, The Song of Temptation

by Owen Wister

Published: 1911-01-01. 9,670 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Romance

In the tranquil Santa Ysabel mission, Padre Ignacio shepherds his flock among blooming olive groves. A mysterious stranger arrives, his haunting song stirring forbidden desires in the padre’s heart. As the melody weaves through the sunlit valley, it sparks a profound spiritual struggle. Will Ignacio’s faith hold firm against the seductive pull of temptation, or will his soul surrender to its

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The Lake Gun

by James Fenimore Cooper

Published: 1850-01-01. 5,276 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Politics

On a still night at Seneca Lake, a student and his professor hear the thunderous “Lake Gun” and glimpse a ghostly, rootless tree drifting against wind and current. Local lore says it’s a cursed demagogue, doomed to wander for mocking sacred law. As science hunts causes and story hunts truth, a parable of ambition, superstition, and the uneasy bargain between democracy and nature unfolds.

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Craphound

by Cory Doctorow

Published: 1998-03-01. 9,724 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Science Fiction

In a near-future world, a scruffy collector and his alien pal hunt garage sales for quirky treasures like old cowboy trunks. Their thrilling bids spark cash and tension, as human nostalgia clashes with alien detachment. This witty sci-fi tale explores junk-hunting’s thrill and the ache of lost memories, probing what makes objects priceless in a universe of odd desires.

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Six Little Ducklings

by Katharine Pyle

Published: 1915-01-01. 8,333 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Children's Books

Six curious ducklings set off on charming adventures, learning lessons about courage, friendship, and the joys of discovery. Gentle mischief and heartwarming moments make this a delightful tale for young readers exploring the wonders of the natural world.

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The Forerunner, His Parables and Poems

by Kahlil Gibran

Published: 1920-01-01. 7,234 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Literature

A wanderer speaks in parables and brief, burning poems, offering counsel to lovers, rulers, prophets, and the weary of heart. He explores freedom and fate, joy and sorrow, the soul’s longing and the discipline of compassion. Lyrical, luminous, and piercingly simple, these meditations invite readers to lay down their masks and walk toward a truer life.

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The Madman: His Parables and Poems

by Kahlil Gibran

Published: 1918-01-01. 7,119 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Literature

A collection of thought-provoking parables and lyrical poems, exploring love, freedom, and the depths of the human spirit. Each piece challenges convention, offering wisdom, reflection, and a haunting beauty that lingers long after reading.

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The Escape of Alice: A Christmas Fantasy

by Vincent Starrett

Published: 1919-01-01. 5,624 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Fantasy

On a snowy Christmas Eve, a curious girl slips out of her famous pages into a bustling modern city. With a bemused bibliophile as guide, she tumbles through shop windows, tea rooms, and newspaper offices, trading riddles with Wonderland acquaintances and holiday ghosts. Streetlamps glow like lanterns of dream as whimsy, satire, and tenderness turn the winter night into a door back to wonder.

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