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If You Was a Moklin

by Murray Leinster

Published: 1951-09-01. 8,259 Words.

rating 5.0 stars (1)

Categories: Fiction » Science Fiction

A lighthearted and imaginative story explores cultural misunderstandings, clever problem-solving, and the humor of human nature. Through unexpected situations and inventive thinking, it delivers both entertainment and a playful reflection on society and identity.

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CASPer's Widow

by J. R. Handley

Published: 2023-10-17. 8,686 Words.

rating 5.0 stars (1)

Categories: Fiction » Science Fiction » Military

Everything has a price, especially war. A debt that isn’t paid by the soldiers alone – just ask Mrs. Anderson. Unfortunately, that debt sometimes echoes through the generations.

But be warned, you might want to have an onion nearby so you don’t loose your man card.

Originally published in Luck is Not a Factor: More Stories from the Four Horsemen Universe (Four Horsemen Tales Book 6)

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Beyond the Veil, Prologue Book #1, Beyond the Veil Series

by Lynn Donovan

Published: 2023-06-23. 9,595 Words.

rating 5.0 stars (1)

Categories: Fiction » Science Fiction » Science Fantasy

The corporate facility, known as VEIL, wants to be the first to achieve maximum quantum entanglement. This revolutionary project could produce computers rivaling the human brain. But during an initial test, something goes wrong, creating a portal that entangles our world with another dimension. Through this portal, fantastical creatures escape their loveless ruler in search of love in our world.

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Damsels in Distress Universe Rules

by Ernest Bywater

Published: 2019-10-28. 9,600 Words.

rating 5.0 stars (1)

Categories: Fiction » Science Fiction » Adventure

This book has the main rules for the Damsels in Distress Universe as approved by the universe creator, Lazlo Zalezac. Although not needed to enjoy the stories written in the universe it does help readers of the stories in the series to better understand the details of the operation of the universe. It is accurate at the time of writing and only includes the approved canon of the universe.

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Innocence Lost

by J. R. Handley

Published: 2023-10-18. 4,236 Words.

rating 4.5 stars (2)

Categories: Fiction » Science Fiction » Military

What is the price of innocence?

A team of specialists on a mission to take on a notorious terrorist cell – what could go awry? Come along with America’s fine warriors as they adapt and overcome. Read this wonderful adventure today!

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LZ New Birth

by J. R. Handley

Published: 2023-10-19. 7,925 Words.

rating 4.0 stars (1)

Categories: Fiction » Science Fiction » Military

No one has ever found glory hiding in a bunker.

Pulled to active duty a year early from the military academy, Second Lieutenant Xavier Timor is placed straight into a combat zone. Nothing has prepared him for war – his enlisted men don’t much faith a raw officer. He must adapt to his new reality if he has any chance of surviving.

Originally part of the anthology “A Few Credits More Vol 7"

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Am I Alone

by J. R. Handley

Published: 2023-10-16. 4,973 Words.

rating 3.5 stars (2)

Categories: Fiction » Science Fiction » Military

Getting stationed at Area 51 instead of a promotion sucks — guarding a building of secrets while not being allowed to enter is worse. No one else is around. To enter or not — that is the question.

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Hunt the Hunter

by Kris Neville

Published: 1951-06-01. 5,547 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Science Fiction

A relentless chase blurs the line between hunter and hunted, forcing a skilled tracker to confront danger, cunning enemies, and his own instincts. Tension, suspense, and survival drive this gripping tale of pursuit and the razor edge of human skill.

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General Max Shorter

by Kris Neville

Published: 1962-01-01. 7,184 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Science Fiction

A gripping story of power, loyalty, and moral conflict unfolds as a military leader faces impossible choices. Torn between duty and conscience, he must navigate political intrigue, personal ambition, and the harsh realities of command, where every decision could the fate of those he leads—and the world around him.

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Doctor

by Murray Leinster

Published: 1964-01-01. 8,661 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Science Fiction

A brilliant physician faces a deadly mystery when strange illnesses and ethical dilemmas challenge the limits of medicine. As danger mounts and decisions become a matter of life and death, his skills, ingenuity, and courage are pushed to the ultimate test.

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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’s journey of discovery and courage unfolds against a backdrop of danger and change. As she faces challenges that test her spirit and resolve, she learns the power of resilience, freedom, and following one’s own path.

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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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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

Humanity races to conquer space, facing peril, ambition, and the unknown. Scientists, pioneers, and dreamers confront the challenges of exploration, testing courage, ingenuity, and the limits of human determination in a thrilling journey beyond Earth.

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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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