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Microcosmic God: Creation Without Conscience
"What happens when intellect evolves faster than conscience, and genius answers to no one? Microcosmic God is a towering meditation on power, creation, and unintended consequence, told with relentless imagination and unsettling clarity. Theodore Sturgeon crafts a story where progress accelerates at a terrifying pace, forcing a reckoning between curiosity and responsibility, control and freedom. Every discovery raises the stakes, and every solution carries the seed of a larger disaster waiting just out of sight. This is not a tale of cackling villains or simple ambition. It is the story of brilliance pursued without limits, and the quiet moral fractures that form when one mind decides the fate of many. As forces collide—scientific, political, and profoundly human—the listener is drawn into a narrative that questions whether knowledge itself can ever remain neutral. The tension builds not through spectacle, but through inevitability, as creation begins to outgrow its creator. Theodore Sturgeon was one of science fiction’s most emotionally intelligent voices, known for blending speculative ideas with deep psychological insight. Though often associated with character-driven stories, Microcosmic God reveals his ability to scale those concerns to civilization-sized consequences. Published during science fiction’s formative years, this story remains startlingly modern—its warnings about power, control, and accelerated progress as relevant now as when it first appeared."
Theodore Sturgeon (Author), Scott Miller (Narrator)
Audiobook · 1 hr 20 mins
Salvage in Space: Treasure And Terror
"Out in the asteroid belt, Thad Allen survives on grit, welding arcs, and the faint hope that one rich strike will change his life. When he intercepts a drifting Earth rocket called the Red Dragon, he expects salvage law, maybe a disabled crew, maybe a broken drive. Instead he finds dried blood, abandoned cabins, and a dog trembling at shadows no human eye can see. The ship carries treasure beyond calculation—ingots of rare metals, mountains of cut gems, and a crystal chest guarding a silent young woman who looks as if she might wake at any moment. But something else rode aboard from the outer worlds. Something invisible. Something that hunts by sound and scent, and has already reduced a full crew to stains on the deck. If Thad wants the salvage, he must search the ship, uncover what happened, and stand his ground in a locked room against a predator he cannot see. What follows is classic deep-space suspense: magnetic boots on steel decking, the hiss of air locks, the scrape of unseen claws in the dark. The tension builds in tight corridors where escape is impossible and sleep is a luxury no one can afford. The prize is immense, but so is the risk. When Thad makes his choice, he does it alone, far from Earth, with only a welding torch in his hand. Jack Williamson (1908–2006) was one of science fiction’s longest-working pioneers. He began publishing in the late 1920s in magazines such as Amazing Stories and Wonder Stories, later contributing regularly to Astounding Science Fiction. Over a career that spanned more than seven decades, he wrote landmark works including The Legion of Time, Darker Than You Think, and the influential “Legion of Space” series. “Salvage in Space” reflects the early pulp-era daring that helped define interplanetary adventure, combining frontier economics, cosmic mystery, and a very human gamble on love and luck."
Jack Williamson (Author), Scott Miller (Narrator)
Audiobook · 1 hr 3 mins
The Man From 2071: The Future Is Not Forgiving
"What would you do if you could step into the future and return with knowledge no one else possessed? The Man From 2071 explores that question through a tense, fast-moving encounter between duty and unchecked ambition, where the promise of scientific advancement collides with the darker impulses of the human mind. This story blends classic time travel concepts with psychological suspense, raising unsettling questions about power, responsibility, and whether progress without ethics is more dangerous than ignorance. As events unfold aboard a patrol ship far from ordinary civilian life, the stakes escalate rapidly, forcing a choice that will echo across centuries. The narrative moves with sharp urgency, balancing speculative ideas with deeply human consequences. Sewell Peaslee Wright is best known for his Special Patrol Service stories, which helped define early space-based science fiction. His work often combined practical action with speculative concepts, emphasizing character and moral consequence over abstract theory. In The Man From 2071, Wright delivers one of his most memorable explorations of time, authority, and the thin line between genius and madness."
Sewell Peaslee Wright (Author), Scott Miller (Narrator)
A Long Way Back: Alone Above A Broken Earth
"The world ended not in a single flash, but in exhaustion. Cities lie in radioactive ruin, knowledge is scattered like ash, and a small fortified settlement clings to survival with one desperate plan: revive an eighteen-year-old satellite designed to beam solar power back to Earth. Only one man can reach it. Thomas H. Morris is not an engineer. He is a historian. Chosen because he is expendable, conditioned through hypnosis to perform work he does not consciously understand, and launched alone into orbit, Tom must assemble five drifting satellite modules before his oxygen runs out and before the cold of space seeps through his failing ship. Below him waits a community that sees the satellite as salvation. Tom sees something more complicated. As he labors through freezing darkness, he begins to understand that the true struggle is not against space, but against fear—the fear of reopening the shattered cities and the knowledge buried inside them. A Long Way Back is not simply a story about survival in orbit. It is a tense, intimate confrontation between one man and the future he is being asked to secure. With time slipping away and a final adjustment left to make, Tom must decide whether he will follow orders—or force humanity onto a harder, riskier path toward rebuilding itself. Ben Bova would go on to become one of science fiction’s most influential editors and novelists. As editor of Analog Science Fiction and Fact from 1972 to 1978, he helped shape a generation of writers and ideas in hard science fiction. He later won six Hugo Awards for Best Professional Editor and wrote more than 120 books, including the long-running Grand Tour series such as Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn. His fiction often grapples with humanity’s relationship to technology and the moral choices that accompany progress."
Ben Bova (Author), Scott Miller (Narrator)
Thompson's Cat: When Exploration Turns Deadly
"Exploration is supposed to expand humanity’s reach, not expose its fragility. When a seasoned crew surveys a silent alien world, they expect mystery, not menace. The cities are empty, the past erased, and the cause unknown. What follows is not a battle against monsters or machines, but against something far more insidious—something invisible, patient, and lethal. As fear tightens its grip, every assumption about safety, immunity, and control begins to unravel. Thompson’s Cat is a tense, steadily escalating science fiction thriller that builds dread through atmosphere and consequence rather than spectacle. The danger is subtle, the stakes enormous, and the moral choices devastatingly clear. As the crew struggles to understand what they’re facing, the story becomes a meditation on responsibility, leadership, and the price of protecting civilization from itself. Every moment pushes toward an unavoidable question: how far should one go to prevent catastrophe? Robert Moore Williams was known for blending scientific curiosity with sharp narrative momentum. His stories often explored the unintended consequences of exploration and progress, grounding cosmic threats in human decision-making. In Thompson’s Cat, Williams delivers one of his most efficient and unsettling tales, pairing classic space exploration with a chilling reminder that survival may depend on noticing what others overlook."
Robert Moore Williams (Author), Scott Miller (Narrator)
Strange Exodus: The Ark Inside The Monster
"The world is no longer burning. It has already been eaten. Vast, mindless titans have crossed the void and scoured Earth clean, moving eastward in an endless crawl that leaves oceans rising and continents gutted. Cities are gone. Crops are gone. Civilization has become a rumor carried by wind over flooded valleys. Westover, a scientist separated from any organized resistance, stumbles onto one of these living mountains and finds himself stranded on its back as it blocks a river and drowns the land behind it. He climbs to survive the flood. He stays because hunger forces him to. What begins as desperation becomes something far stranger. When he discovers that the monster itself can sustain him, a terrible possibility opens before him. Humanity has always drawn life from the Earth. Now Earth is gone. There is only the invader. As the creature prepares to leave the ravaged planet and return to space, Westover must confront what survival truly demands. Can mankind adapt fast enough to escape extinction? And if so, what will remain of the species that once called itself master of a world? Strange Exodus is not a tale of last stands or grand victories. It is the story of a single man facing a decision that could alter human history more profoundly than any war. The choice is stark: destroy the enemy and die with it, or learn to live within it. Robert Abernathy published science fiction in magazines such as Astounding Science Fiction and Planet Stories during the 1940s and 1950s. His work often placed trained specialists—scientists, engineers, researchers—at the center of planetary crises, allowing speculative biology and astrophysics to drive the tension. In Strange Exodus, Abernathy takes the invasion premise and turns it inward, asking not how humanity fights, but how it changes when fighting no longer works. It remains one of his most unsettling explorations of adaptation under pressure."
Robert Abernathy (Author), Scott Miller (Narrator)
Quixote And The Windmill: A Fight Against The Future
"Earth has solved its old problems. Work is optional, comfort is guaranteed, and machines handle everything from farming to research. Most people call it paradise. But for those who once defined themselves by strength, skill, or intellect, paradise can feel like exile. Roger Brady once dreamed of being a mathematician. Pete Borklin once believed his hands would always be needed. Now both drift through a world that no longer has a place for them. The citizen’s allowance keeps them fed. The taverns stay open. The autodispensers pour another drink. But neither man can shake the feeling that something essential has been taken away. When they see the first true independent robot walking past the tavern—a towering, self-directed machine built to be more than a tool—they decide they’ve found the enemy. To them, it represents the final insult: a creation that does everything better than they ever could. They follow it out into the sun and demand a fight. What they receive instead is a conversation neither expected. Because the machine they hate may be carrying a burden of its own—and it may understand more about human longing than they ever imagined. Quixote And The Windmill is Poul Anderson at his sharpest and most humane. It asks what happens after utopia arrives and the struggle to survive is gone. When comfort replaces necessity, what becomes of those who still need to feel useful? This is not a story about metal replacing flesh. It is about men who feel left behind—and the moment they discover they are not alone in that feeling. Poul Anderson published widely across Astounding Science Fiction, The Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction, and Galaxy. Over a career that produced more than 100 novels and countless short stories, he moved effortlessly between hard science fiction, historical fantasy, and space adventure. In this story, he turns that lens on a future that seems perfect—and reveals the quiet ache beneath it."
Poul Anderson (Author), Scott Miller (Narrator)
1900 - 1939 Science Fiction 4 - 18 Classic Science Fiction Short Stories by H. P. Lovecraft, Robert E. Howard, Jack Williamson, John W. Campbell, Robert Bloch and more: Strange Signals, Alien Terrors, And Forgotten Masterpieces From Early Science Fiction
"1900 - 1939 Science Fiction 4 - 18 Classic Science Fiction Short Stories by H. P. Lovecraft, Robert E. Howard, Jack Williamson, John W. Campbell, Robert Bloch and more - The Night Wire by H. F. Arnold - Two Black Bottles by H. P. Lovecraft - The Broken Axiom by Alfred Bester - The Dream Snake by Robert E. Howard - The Abominations of Yondo by Clark Ashton Smith - The Mirrors of Tuzune Thune by Robert E. Howard - The Horror in the Hold by Frank Belknap Long - Shadow World by Ray Cummings - The Meteor Girl by Jack Williamson - The Curious Experience of Thomas Dunbar by Francis Stevens - The Last Evolution by John W. Campbell - The Grip of Death by Robert Bloch - The Shambler From the Stars by Robert Bloch - World's End by Henry Kuttner - Helen O'Loy by Lester Del Rey - The Ultimate Problem by Victor Rousseau - The Hounds of Tindalos by Frank Belknap Long - Salvage in Space by Jack Williamson"
Alfred Bester , Clark Ashton Smith , Francis Stevens , Frank Belknap Long , H. F. Arnold , H.P. Lovecraft , Henry Kuttner , Jack Williamson , John W. Campbell , Lester Del Rey , Ray Cummings , Robert Bloch , Robert E. Howard , Victor Rousseau (Author), Scott Miller (Narrator)
Audiobook · 10 hrs 50 mins
Vintage Sci-Fi 19 - 19 Science Fiction Short Stories from Philip K. Dick, H. P. Lovecraft, Arthur C. Clarke, Jack London, Theodore Sturgeon and more: Invasions, Cosmic Mysteries, and Strange Encounters From the Golden Age of Vintage Science Fiction
"Vintage Sci-Fi 19 - 19 Science Fiction Short Stories from Philip K. Dick, H. P. Lovecraft, Arthur C. Clarke, Jack London, Theodore Sturgeon and more - The Father Thing by Philip K. Dick - The Crystal Egg by H. G. Wells - Microcosmic God by Theodore Sturgeon - Eight Million Dollars From Mars! by Winston Marks - Lake of Fire by Frank Belknap Long - The Coming of the Ice by G. Peyton Wertenbaker - Forever vy Robert Sheckley - Man–Hunting Robot by James Rosenquest - Return of a Legend by Raymond Z. Gallun - Old Crompton's Secret by Harl Vincent - Exile of the Eons by Arthur C. Clarke - The Crystal Man by Edward Page Mitchell - Master of the Asteroid by Clark Ashton Smith - A World to Die For by Sam Carson - The Unnamable by H. P. Lovecraft - The Avenger by Damon Knight - Try and Change the Past by Fritz Leiber - The Shadow and the Flash by Jack London - The Last Letter by Fritz Leiber"
Arthur C. Clarke , Clark Ashton Smith , Damon Knight , Edward Page Mitchell , Frank Belknap Long , Fritz Leiber , G. Peyton Wertenbaker , H.G. Wells , H.P. Lovecraft , Harl Vincent , Jack London , James Rosenquest , Philip K. Dick , Raymond Z. Gallun , Robert Sheckley , Sam Carson , Theodore Sturgeon , Winston Marks (Author), Scott Miller (Narrator)
Audiobook · 12 hrs 20 mins
Vintage Sci-Fi 25 - 22 Science Fiction Short Stories from Lester Del Rey, Jack Williamson, Ben Nova, Frank Belknap Long, Michael Shaara and more: Strange Creatures, Impossible Paradoxes, And Dangerous Discoveries In Vintage Science Fiction
"Vintage Sci-Fi 25 - 22 Science Fiction Short Stories from Lester Del Rey, Jack Williamson, Ben Nova, Frank Belknap Long, Michael Shaara and more - Wainer by Michael Shaara - Seller of the Sky by Dave Dryfoos - Final Exam by Sam Merwin Jr. - Welcome to Paradise by Allyn Donnelson - World's End by Henry Kuttner - Helen O'Loy by Lester Del Rey - Death Wish by Robert Sheckley - The Ultimate Wish by E. M. Hull - The Ultimate Paradox by Thorp McClusky - The Ultimate World by Bryce Walton - The Ultimate Problem by Victor Rousseau - The Hounds of Tindalos by Frank Belknap Long - The Man Who Knew Everything by Randall Garrett - Castaway by A. Bertram Chandler - Quixote and the Windmill by Poul Anderson - A Long Way Back by Ben Bova - Patch by William Shedenhelm - Strange Exodus by Robert Anthony - The Next Time We Die by Robert Moore Williams - Salvage in Space by Jack Williamson - The Man From 2071 by Sewell Peaslee Wright"
A. Bertram Chandler , Allyn Donnelson , Ben Bova , Bryce Walton , Dave Dryfoos , E. M. Hull , Frank Belknap Long , Henry Kuttner , Jack Williamson , Lester Del Rey , Michael Shaara , Poul Anderson , Randall Garrett , Robert Anthony , Robert Moore Williams , Robert Sheckley , Sam Merwin Jr. , Sewell Peaslee Wright , Victor Rousseau (Author), Scott Miller (Narrator)
Audiobook · 12 hrs 6 mins
Vintage Sci-Fi 24 - 22 Science Fiction Short Stories from Philip José Farmer, Lester Del Rey, Robert Bloch, Frederik Pohl, Michael Shaara and more: Alien Visitors, Deadly Missions, And Strange Experiments From The Golden Age Of Vintage Science Fiction
"Vintage Sci-Fi 24 - 22 Science Fiction Short Stories from Philip José Farmer, Lester Del Rey, Robert Bloch, Frederik Pohl, Michael Shaara and more - The Shambler From the Stars by Robert Bloch - The Cold Equations by Tom Godwin - The Tunnel Under the World by Frederik Pohl - Martian Homecoming by Frank Belknap Long - The Vegans Were Curious by Winston Marks - The Wounded by Philip José Farmer - An Eye for the Ladies by Stephen Marlowe - Death Walks on Mars by Alan J. Ramm - We're Off to Mars by Joe Gibson - They Reached for the Moon by William Oberfield - Last Resort by Stephen Bartholomew - Keepers of the House by Lester Del Rey - The Invader by Alfred Coppel - Some Like it Cold by Dave Dryfoos - The Worlds of Joe Shannon by Frank M. Robinson - Thompson's Cat by Robert Moore Williams - The Big Tick by Ross Rocklynne - Peacemaker by Alan E. Nourse - The Age of Kindness by Arthur Sellings - Zeritsky's Law by Ann Griffith - Up For Renewal by Lucius Daniel - Citizen Jell by Michael Shaara"
Alan E. Nourse , Alan J. Ramm , Alfred Coppel , Ann Griffith , Arthur Sellings , Dave Dryfoos , Frank Belknap Long , Frank M. Robinson , Frederik Pohl , Joe Gibson , Lester Del Rey , Lucius Daniel , Michael Shaara , Philip José Farmer , Robert Bloch , Robert Moore Williams , Ross Rocklynne , Stephen Bartholomew , Stephen Marlowe , Tom Godwin , William Oberfield (Author), Scott Miller (Narrator)
Audiobook · 12 hrs 7 mins
Lost Sci-Fi Books 311 thru 315: Five Dangerous Encounters from the Golden Age of Science Fiction
"Five short stories from the golden age of science fiction return in Lost Sci-Fi Books 311 thru 315—stories drawn from the bold imagination of mid-century science fiction. These are the kinds of stories that built the foundations of modern sci-fi. Alien intelligence appears where it shouldn’t exist. Scientists confront discoveries that could reshape civilization. Ordinary people face encounters that no training could prepare them for. Each tale delivers the sharp ideas, eerie atmosphere, and unforgettable twists that made classic science fiction magazines so addictive. Some stories unfold in quiet laboratories. Others erupt in remote outposts or strange corners of the universe. Every one of them captures that moment when curiosity collides with danger. If you love vintage science fiction filled with surprising concepts and unforgettable confrontations with the unknown, this collection brings together five more powerful examples from the era that defined the genre. Step back into the age when science fiction dared to imagine anything. Lost Sci-Fi Books 311 thru 315 - Peacemaker by Alan E. Nourse - An Enemy of Peace by Robert Silverberg - The Parasite by Arthur C. Clarke - Oh, Rats! by Miriam Allen DeFord - Saknarth by Donald A. Wollheim"
Alan E. Nourse , Arthur C. Clarke , Donald A. Wollheim , Miriam Allen DeFord , Robert Silverberg (Author), Scott Miller (Narrator)
Audiobook · 2 hrs 41 mins
Lost Sci-Fi Books 361 thru 365: Strange Signals, Impossible Loops and Discoveries Best Left Buried
"Lost Sci-Fi Books 361 thru 365 brings together five unforgettable stories from the daring era when science fiction magazines pushed imagination into darker territory. These tales move from deep space warnings to strange discoveries hidden far from civilization. Scientists, explorers, and ordinary people stumble into situations that quickly spiral beyond control. What begins as curiosity soon becomes a struggle to understand forces far older, stranger, or more dangerous than expected. Classic science fiction thrived on bold ideas and unsettling possibilities. The writers in this collection knew how to take a single extraordinary concept and drive it toward a shocking conclusion. The tension builds quickly. The danger grows quietly. By the end, nothing feels quite as safe as it did before. From eerie encounters to impossible circumstances that challenge logic itself, this collection captures the sense of wonder and unease that made vintage science fiction so unforgettable. If you enjoy classic sci-fi filled with strange discoveries and unexpected turns, this volume delivers five more journeys into the mysterious imagination of the genre’s early masters. Lost Sci-Fi Books 361 thru 365 - The Ultimate Paradox by Thorp McClusky - Warning From the Stars by Ron Cocking - Consignment by Alan E. Nourse - The Beast in the Cave by H. P. Lovecraft - The Man Who Did Things Twice by Don Mark Lemon"
Alan E. Nourse , Don Mark Lemon , H.P. Lovecraft , Ron Cocking , Thorp McClusky (Author), Scott Miller (Narrator)
Audiobook · 2 hrs 36 mins
1950s Science Fiction 13 - 27 Science Fiction Short Stories From the 1950s: Alien Visitors, Martian Adventures, And Strange Discoveries From 1950s Science Fiction
"1950s Science Fiction 13 - 27 Science Fiction Short Stories From the 1950s - Martian Homecoming by Frank Belknap Long - The Vegans Were Curious by Winston Marks - The Wounded by Philip José Farmer - An Eye for the Ladies by Stephen Marlowe - They Reached for the Moon by William Oberfield - Death Walks on Mars by Alan J. Ramm - We're Off to Mars by Joe Gibson - Keepers of the House by Lester Del Rey - The Invader by Alfred Coppel - Some Like it Cold by Dave Dryfoos - The Worlds of Joe Shannon by Frank M. Robinson - Thompson's Cat by Robert Moore Williams - The Big Tick by Ross Rocklynne - Peacemaker by Alan E. Nourse - The Age of Kindness by Arthur Sellings - Zeritsky's Law by Ann Griffith - Up For Renewal by Lucius Daniel - Citizen Jell by Michael Shaara - Wainer by Michael Shaara - Seller of the Sky by Dave Dryfoos - Final Exam by Sam Merwin Jr. - Welcome to Paradise by Allyn Donnelson - Death Wish by Robert Sheckley - The Man Who Knew Everything by Randall Garrett - Quixote and the Windmill by Poul Anderson - Patch by William Shedenhelm - Strange Exodus by Robert Abernathy"
Alan E. Nourse , Alan J. Ramm , Alfred Coppel , Allyn Donnelson , Ann Griffith , Arthur Sellings , Dave Dryfoos , Frank Belknap Long , Frank M. Robinson , Joe Gibson , Lester Del Rey , Lucius Daniel , Michael Shaara , Philip José Farmer , Poul Anderson , Randall Garrett , Robert Abernathy , Robert Moore Williams , Robert Sheckley , Ross Rocklynne , Sam Merwin Jr. , Stephen Marlowe , William Oberfield , Winston Marks (Author), Scott Miller (Narrator)
Audiobook · 12 hrs 38 mins
Lost Sci-Fi Books 366 thru 370: Five Dark Classics of Suspense, Terror and the Strange
"Lost Sci-Fi Books 366 thru 370 gathers five unforgettable works from some of the most imaginative storytellers ever published. These stories come from a time when writers experimented boldly with ideas that felt unsettling, mysterious, and deeply human. A single thought can lead to terrifying consequences. A quiet decision can open the door to something far more dangerous than anyone expected. Sometimes the greatest threat is not what lies outside, but what grows slowly inside the mind. Each author in this volume approaches the unknown from a different angle. Some tales unfold with creeping dread. Others build tension through impossible choices and disturbing revelations. The result is a collection that moves from psychological unease to outright terror, always keeping the reader guessing. These are stories that have endured for decades because they still feel sharp, surprising, and unsettling today. If you enjoy vintage tales that blur the lines between science fiction, horror, and classic suspense, this collection delivers five unforgettable journeys into the darker side of imagination. Lost Sci-Fi Books 366 thru 370 - The Hounds of Tindalos by Frank Belknap Long - The Untouchable Adolescents by Harlan Ellison - The Minions of Midas by Jack London - The Lady, or the Tiger? by Frank R. Stockton - The Tell-Tale Heart by Edgar Allan Poe"
Edgar Allan Poe , Frank Belknap Long , Frank R. Stockton , Harlan Ellison , Jack London (Author), Scott Miller (Narrator)
Audiobook · 2 hrs 38 mins
World's End: The Future That Found Him First
"Kenneth Blake believes time is a frontier waiting to be crossed, not a boundary meant to hold. When his machine finally works, it does not deliver triumph or proof, but a vision of Earth emptied, hunted, and almost finished. The future he touches is not ruled by kings or wars, but by a single advancing presence that consumes everything it reaches. Blake is forced to face a choice no inventor plans for: whether knowledge alone is enough, or whether action must defy the rules that made discovery possible in the first place. World’s End unfolds with mounting unease rather than spectacle. Each revelation tightens the pressure on Blake, not through explosions or battles, but through what he is allowed to know and what he is allowed to remember. The story builds toward a moment where the machinery of time becomes secondary to the human cost of intervention. The tension lies not in whether the future can be altered, but in what must be surrendered if it is. Henry Kuttner was one of the most versatile voices in American science fiction, publishing dozens of stories across the 1930s, 40s, and 50s in magazines such as Astounding Science-Fiction, Thrilling Wonder Stories, and Weird Tales. Writing under his own name and several pseudonyms, Kuttner moved easily between cosmic menace, speculative science, and psychological strain. World’s End sits firmly within his darker, idea-driven work, pairing a vast threat with a sharply personal decision that leaves a lasting mark long after the final page."
Henry Kuttner (Author), Scott Miller (Narrator)
Encounters From Beyond 5: Classic Tales of Alien Contact: Where Humanity Meets the Unknown
"Aliens and Nothing But Aliens 5 - Seventeen Lost Sci-Fi Short Stories from the 1930s, 40s, 50s and 60s Alien visitors. Mysterious encounters. First contact with the unknown. This vintage science fiction collection brings together classic tales of alien worlds and strange visitors from beyond the stars. Humans meet beings they cannot understand, explorers reach distant planets filled with danger, and ordinary people discover that the universe is far stranger than anyone imagined. Written during the Golden Age of science fiction, these stories capture the excitement of early space exploration and the thrill of encountering life beyond Earth. Each tale offers a different vision of alien intelligence—sometimes curious, sometimes friendly, sometimes terrifying. If you love vintage science fiction and unforgettable alien encounters, this collection delivers the imagination, wonder, and suspense that made classic sci-fi a timeless adventure. - Nobody Saw the Ship by Murray Leinster - The Good Seed by Mack Reynolds - The Untouchable Adolescents by Harlan Ellison - Keep Your Shape by Robert Sheckley - Misbegotten Missionary by Isaac Asimov - A World to Die For by Sam Carson - The Avenger by Damon Knight - The Mercurian by Frank Belknap Long - The Yes Men of Venus by Ron Goulart - The Thought–Men of Mercury by Russ Winterbotham - Know Thy Neighbor by Elisabeth R. Lewis - The Last Evolution by John W. Campbell - Day of Reckoning by Morton Klass - The Vegans Were Curious by Winston Marks - An Eye for the Ladies by Stephen Marlowe - We're Off to Mars by Joe Gibson - The Invader by Alfred Coppel"
Alfred Coppel , Damon Knight , Elisabeth R. Lewis , Frank Belknap Long , Harlan Ellison , Isaac Asimov , Joe Gibson , John W. Campbell , Mack Reynolds , Morton Klass , Murray Leinster , Robert Sheckley , Ron Goulart , Russ Winterbotham , Sam Carson , Stephen Marlowe , Winston Marks (Author), Scott Miller (Narrator)
Audiobook · 10 hrs 13 mins
The Great Time Travel Collection 2: Twenty-Three Classic Journeys Through Time Where One Small Change Can Rewrite History
"Time Travel and Nothing But Time Travel 2 Travel across centuries where one wrong step can rewrite history. Time Travel and Nothing But Time Travel 2 gathers twenty-three unforgettable vintage science fiction adventures where explorers race across centuries, scientists gamble with impossible machines, and travelers arrive in eras they were never meant to see. A hunt in the distant past turns deadly. A visitor from tomorrow brings terrifying news. One small change threatens to unravel everything that came before. From paradox-twisting puzzles to desperate attempts to change history, these classic tales deliver the imagination, danger and wonder that made vintage science fiction legendary. - Day of the Hunters by Isaac Asimov - And it Comes Out Here by Lester Del Rey - Hero From Yesterday by Robert Silverberg - The Man From Time by Frank Belknap Long - Blood by Fredric Brown - The Futile Flight of John Arthur Benn by Edward Halibut - Breakfast at Twilight by Philip K. Dick - A Hitch in Time by Frederik Pohl - Miracle by Ray Cummings - The Beast of Boredom by Richard R. Smith - Absolutely No Paradox by Lester Del Rey - The Unseen Blushers by Alfred Bester - Gun For Hire by Mack Reynolds - Blank? by Randall Garrett - Time for Survival by George O. Smith - Or Darwin, If You Prefer by Mel Hunter - The Time Snatcher by Randall Garrett - Try and Change the Past by Fritz Leiber - You Were Right, Joe by J. T. McIntosh - Poor Little Warrior! by Brian W. Aldiss - We're Off to Mars by Joe Gibson - The Ultimate World by Bryce Walton - The Hounds of Tindalos by Frank Belknap Long"
Alfred Bester , Brian W. Aldiss , Bryce Walton , Edward Halibut , Frank Belknap Long , Frederik Pohl , Fredric Brown , Fritz Leiber , George O. Smith , Isaac Asimov , J. T. McIntosh , Joe Gibson , Lester Del Rey , Mack Reynolds , Mel Hunter , Philip K. Dick , Randall Garrett , Ray Cummings , Richard R. Smith , Robert Silverberg (Author), Scott Miller (Narrator)
Audiobook · 10 hrs 4 mins
Science Fiction Grand Masters 6: Legendary Writers, Unforgettable Stories, And The Greatest Voices In Vintage Science Fiction — A Powerful Collection Of Classic Tales From The Science Fiction Grand Masters Who Shaped The Golden Age Of Science Fiction
"Science Fiction Grand Masters 6 - The Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America have voted since 1975 to name the best science fiction writers and recognize them as, the best of the best, Grand Masters. This vintage sci-fi anthology contains 21 short stories by the greatest writers in the history of science fiction. All of these short stories are written by Science Fiction Grand Masters. - Lancelot Biggs Cooks a Pirate by Nelson S. Bond - Ground by Hal Clement - And Miles To Go Before I Sleep by William F. Nolan - The Metal Man by Jack Williamson - Poor Little Warrior! by Brian W. Aldiss - The Velvet Glove by Harry Harrison - The Genius of Lancelot Biggs by Nelson S. Bond - The Scientific Pioneer by Nelson S. Bond - The Monsters Came by Night by Robert Silverberg - What's He Doing in There? by Fritz Leiber - The Meteor Girl by Jack Williamson - The Nine Billion Names of God by Arthur C. Clarke - The Last Weapon by Robert Sheckley - The Tunnel Under the World by Frederik Pohl - The Wounded by Philip José Farmer - Keepers of the House by Lester Del Rey - Helen O'Loy by Lester Del Rey - Death Wish by Robert Sheckley - Quixote and the Windmill by Poul Anderson - The Last Letter by Fritz Leiber - Salvage in Space by Jack Williamson"
Arthur C. Clarke , Brian W. Aldiss , Frederik Pohl , Fritz Leiber , Hal Clement , Harry Harrison , Jack Williamson , Lester Del Rey , Nelson S. Bond , Philip José Farmer , Poul Anderson , Robert Sheckley , Robert Silverberg , William F. Nolan (Author), Scott Miller (Narrator)
Audiobook · 12 hrs 39 mins
Lost Sci-Fi Books 371 thru 375: Five Classic Tales of Strange Worlds and Dark Consequences
"Lost Sci-Fi Books 371 thru 375 continues the journey into the bold imagination of classic speculative fiction. These stories come from the era when science fiction magazines thrived on daring concepts and unforgettable twists. Explorers confront hostile environments far from Earth. Scientists uncover discoveries that refuse to behave as expected. In other places, danger grows quietly until escape becomes impossible. What makes vintage science fiction so powerful is the way a single idea can reshape an entire story. A routine assignment turns deadly. A promising discovery begins to show its darker side. Even the safest refuge can become the stage for something terrifying. The authors gathered in this volume knew how to take readers somewhere unexpected and leave them there with questions that linger long after the final page. If you enjoy classic science fiction filled with bold ideas, creeping tension, and unforgettable endings, this collection delivers five more journeys into the strange imagination that defined the golden age of the genre. Lost Sci-Fi Books 371 thru 375 - Keepers of the House by Lester Del Rey - F. O. B. Venus by Nelson S. Bond - The Good Seed by Mack Reynolds - Collision Orbit by Katherine MacLean - The Masque of the Red Death by Edgar Allan Poe"
Edgar Allan Poe , Katherine MacLean , Lester Del Rey , Mack Reynolds , Nelson S. Bond (Author), Scott Miller (Narrator)
Audiobook · 2 hrs 33 mins
Red Frontier 3: Classic Tales of Mars: Classic Adventures on Science Fiction’s Greatest Frontier
"Journey back to the red planet as early science fiction imagined it—mysterious, dangerous, and endlessly compelling. Mars and Martians 3 brings together twenty unforgettable tales from the Golden Age of science fiction, exploring humanity’s fascination with our nearest planetary neighbor. From rugged pioneers and stranded explorers to ancient Martian civilizations and unknowable alien minds, these stories capture Mars as a world of peril, wonder, and high adventure. You’ll encounter desperate survival struggles, first contact gone wrong, eerie silence beneath alien skies, and bold visions of colonization and conquest. Written by some of the most influential voices in classic science fiction, this collection showcases the era when Mars was still a frontier of imagination—before probes and rovers replaced speculation with fact. A must-have bundle for fans of vintage sci-fi, pulp-era storytelling, and timeless planetary adventure. - Trainee for Mars by Harry Harrison - The Goggles of Dr. Dragonet by Fritz Leiber - The Crystal Egg by H. G. Wells - Lake of Fire by Frank Belknap Long - Return of a Legend by Raymond Z. Gallun - Con-Fen by James R. Adams - Dwellers in Silence by Ray Bradbury - The Nobles Are Coming by Arthur Jean Cox - The Hairy Ones by Basil Wells - Martians Never Die by Lucius Daniel - The Hermit of Mars by Stephen Bartholomew - The Old Timer by Richard R. Smith - Don’t Look Now by Henry Kuttner - The Monsters Came by Night by Robert Silverberg - What's He Doing in There? by Fritz Leiber - The Last Weapon by Robert Sheckley - The Homesteader by James Blish - Martian Homecoming by Frank Belknap Long - Death Walks on Mars by Alan J. Ramm - We're Off to Mars! by Joe Gibson"
Alan J. Ramm , Arthur Jean Cox , Basil Wells , Frank Belknap Long , Fritz Leiber , H.G. Wells , Harry Harrison , Henry Kuttner , James Blish , James R. Adams , Joe Gibson , Lucius Daniel , Ray Bradbury , Raymond Z. Gallun , Richard R. Smith , Robert Sheckley , Robert Silverberg , Stephen Bartholomew (Author), Scott Miller (Narrator)
Audiobook · 10 hrs 31 mins
The Next Time We Die: Mars Is Only A Beginning
"On a remote desert world, two stranded explorers lie trapped in a shallow hollow of sand while unseen enemies circle them with weapons scavenged from a forgotten civilization. Their only shelter is a depression in the dunes, their only advantage a heavy rifle and a stubborn refusal to surrender. Every decision must be made under a sky so clear it feels merciless. When the shooting starts, survival becomes immediate and brutal, measured in seconds and inches. Yet even in the middle of blood and sand, something larger rises in their words—a belief that this fight is only one moment in a much longer journey. Robert Moore Williams does not write this as a grand campaign or a sweeping epic. He narrows the frame to two people, wounded and exhausted, who argue about history, evolution, and whether any defeat is truly permanent. The desert tribes they face once built cities and lost them. Civilizations have risen here and fallen back into dust. But the human drive to return, to try again, to correct a mistake next time—that may be the most dangerous force of all. When the final trap springs, what remains is not despair but a vow. Press play and decide whether the promise they make can ever be broken. Robert Moore Williams published prolifically in the science fiction magazines of the 1940s and 1950s, including Planet Stories, Amazing Stories, and Thrilling Wonder Stories. He wrote planetary adventures such as Jongor of Lost Land and a long run of novels and short fiction that blended action with speculative ideas about evolution and destiny. His work often placed ordinary men and women in harsh off-world environments where conviction mattered as much as weapons. The Next Time We Die carries that signature intensity—lean, direct, and driven by characters who refuse to concede the future."
Lost Sci-Fi Books 356 thru 360: Five Unsettling Encounters from the Outer Edges of Classic Science Fiction
"Step deeper into the strange with Lost Sci-Fi Books 356 thru 360, another collection drawn from the daring imagination of vintage science fiction. These stories come from an era when writers treated every new idea like a door waiting to be opened. A quiet discovery can spiral into something far larger than expected. A single decision can trap someone in circumstances that no one else would believe. Even a simple curiosity about the unknown can lead straight into danger. The authors in this collection were masters at building tension from a single extraordinary premise. What begins as a routine investigation, a casual conversation, or a harmless experiment soon grows into something far more unsettling. Each story moves quickly, delivers a memorable twist, and leaves the reader wondering what might really be waiting just beyond the edge of the familiar. If you enjoy vintage science fiction that surprises you, unsettles you, and refuses to follow the safe path, this collection offers five more journeys into the unpredictable imagination of classic sci-fi. Lost Sci-Fi Books 356 thru 360 - The Ultimate Wish by E. M. Hull - Solitary by Robert Silverberg - Or Darwin, If You Prefer by Mel Hunter - My Past is Mine by Gerda Rhoads - The Spider and the Fly by Don Mark Lemon"
Don Mark Lemon , E. M. Hull , Gerda Rhoads , Mel Hunter , Robert Silverberg (Author), Scott Miller (Narrator)
Audiobook · 2 hrs 24 mins
When the Moon Turned Green: The Battle Beneath The Emerald Moon
"Bruce Dixon expected nothing more than fresh air after seventy-two hours locked inside his mountain laboratory. Instead he stepped into a nightmare: a glowing green moon hanging over Arizona and a world where birds, animals, and people lie frozen in a rigid sleep that looks disturbingly like death. The pulse of life still beats faintly in their bodies, but something in that unnatural moonlight has robbed them of movement and will. Within hours Dixon learns the terrible truth. Refugees from Alpha Centauri have chosen Earth as their new home—and they have begun their conquest by turning the moon itself into a weapon. The green light flooding the planet carries a strange radioactive force that leaves humanity helpless while monstrous hybrids patrol the land to enforce the invaders’ rule. Only Dixon, protected by accident and stubborn ingenuity, remains free to fight. With the help of Ruth Lawton and her wounded uncle Emil Crawford, Dixon uncovers a final desperate chance. Crawford has built a radio-guided projectile capable of crossing the gulf of space. Dixon has created an explosive powerful enough to shatter worlds. If the two inventions can be combined and launched in time, they might destroy the alien ship that is poisoning the moon. But reaching the launch point means crossing a landscape crawling with nightmarish creatures grown from insects and human remains, battling alien masters armed with weapons beyond Earth science, and struggling against the same creeping paralysis that has already claimed the rest of the planet. As the green moon sinks toward the horizon and his strength drains away, Dixon faces a final race against time—one last crawl across the rocks to send a weapon into space before the last human resistance disappears. Hal K. Wells wrote a number of fast-moving science fiction adventures from the 1920s through the 1950s, many of them appearing in the pages of Weird Tales and other pulp magazines."
Hal K. Wells (Author), Scott Miller (Narrator)
Audiobook · 1 hr 2 mins
Failure on Titan: Panic On Saturn’s Moons
"On the frozen moon Phoebe, far beyond the warmth of Earth, the human colony runs on the tireless labor of the Woollies—massive white creatures bred long ago to obey the human mind without question. For decades they have been the perfect workforce across Saturn’s moons: strong, dependable, and utterly incapable of rebellion. Then one of them kills a man. The news spreads through the Saturnian system like wildfire. Markets collapse. Colonists lock their doors in fear. If the Woollies can turn on their masters, the entire economy of the outer planets could crumble overnight. Reporter Leila Frey races to Phoebe to uncover the truth behind the killing. What she finds is a lonely mining outpost ruled by Paul Gedner, a brilliant and dangerous man who believes the future of the Solar System belongs to him. Gedner has discovered something buried beneath Phoebe’s barren surface—something powerful enough to challenge Earth itself. And the Woollies may be the instrument that makes it possible. But the creatures are not machines. Their minds are sensitive, strange, and deeply tied to the humans who command them. As tension builds inside the isolated station, the question becomes unavoidable: what happens when a servant who has never known independent thought suddenly acts on a feeling of its own? On Phoebe, where the night sky is filled with Saturn’s looming rings, one man’s dream of power is about to collide with the unpredictable spark of emotion. Robert Abernathy was an American science fiction writer active during the 1940s and 1950s whose work appeared in magazines such as Planet Stories, Thrilling Wonder Stories, and Science Fiction Adventures. His fiction often placed ambitious individuals in extreme technological settings where human motives become as dangerous as the machines surrounding them."
Lost Sci-Fi Books 326 thru 330: Spacefront Disasters, Alien Worlds and Impossible Odds
"These five stories plunge readers into the harsh realities of space travel imagined by the early masters of science fiction. Crews face deadly environments, ambitious technology collides with human judgment, and survival often depends on quick thinking when everything begins to go wrong. The authors in this collection helped define the tone of mid-century science fiction. Their stories explore the dangers of exploration beyond Earth, the unpredictable consequences of new inventions, and the strange situations that arise when humanity pushes farther into the universe than it is ready for. Written during the magazine era of classic sci-fi, these tales capture the excitement and tension that made vintage science fiction so unforgettable. Each story delivers a different kind of challenge—technical, personal, or cosmic—while reminding us how fragile human plans can be once the vastness of space gets involved. For listeners and readers who love bold ideas and classic storytelling, this collection offers five more lost transmissions from the golden age of science fiction. Lost Sci-Fi Books 326 thru 330 - Failure on Titan by Robert Abernathy - The Outer Quiet by Herbert D. Kastle - Superiority by Arthur C. Clarke - A Hitch in Space by Fritz Leiber - Time for Survival by George O. Smith"
Arthur C. Clarke , Fritz Leiber , George O. Smith , Herbert D. Kastle , Robert Abernathy (Author), Scott Miller (Narrator)
Audiobook · 2 hrs 32 mins
Lost Sci-Fi Books 511 thru 515: Forgotten Encounters from the Early Days of Science Fiction
"Step back into the wild imagination of early science fiction. These five rare tales carry listeners across eerie lunar mysteries, strange Martian encounters, unsettling scientific experiments and a voyage that reveals something terrifying hidden deep inside a ship’s cargo hold. Written during the formative decades of the genre, these stories capture the fearless creativity that defined vintage science fiction. The authors explored ideas that were bold for their time—visions of alien worlds, strange transformations and dangerous technologies that pushed human curiosity to its limits. Some of the writers in this collection became legends of the field. Others appeared only briefly in the pages of pulp magazines before fading into obscurity. Together their work forms a fascinating snapshot of an era when science fiction was discovering just how strange and exciting the universe could be. If you love vintage science fiction filled with daring ideas and unforgettable twists, this collection delivers five more lost transmissions from the golden age of speculative storytelling. Lost Sci-Fi Books 511 thru 515 - When the Moon Turned Green by Hal K. Wells - Martian Homecoming by Frank Belknap Long - The Last Weapon by Robert Sheckley - The Man Without a Body by Edward Page Mitchell - The Horror in the Hold by Frank Belknap Long"
Edward Page Mitchell , Frank Belknap Long , Hal K. Wells , Robert Sheckley (Author), Scott Miller (Narrator)
Audiobook · 2 hrs 44 mins
Lost Sci-Fi Books 476 thru 480: Bizarre Discoveries and Impossible Messages from Beyond
"This collection brings together five unforgettable tales from the formative years of science fiction, when writers filled magazine pages with daring ideas and unsettling discoveries. Strange signals arrive from impossible places, brilliant inventors push science too far, and explorers stumble onto mysteries no one was prepared to face. These stories capture the fearless spirit of early speculative fiction. The writers imagined bizarre technologies, dangerous experiments and unsettling encounters long before space travel or modern computing existed. Their visions were bold, sometimes eerie and often wildly inventive. Some of these authors went on to become major voices in science fiction. Others appeared briefly in the pulps before vanishing from the spotlight. Yet their stories remain powerful reminders of how imaginative and unpredictable vintage science fiction could be. If you enjoy classic sci-fi filled with strange ideas, clever twists and eerie discoveries, this collection delivers five more lost transmissions from the golden age of speculative storytelling. Lost Sci-Fi Books 476 thru 480 - Time Trap by Frank Belknap Long - The Genius of Lancelot Biggs by Nelson S. Bond - Thirty Degrees Cattywonkus by James Bell - The Night Wire by H. F. Arnold - The First Spaceman by Gene L. Henderson"
Frank Belknap Long , Gene L. Henderson , H. F. Arnold , James S. Bell , Nelson S. Bond (Author), Scott Miller (Narrator)
Audiobook · 2 hrs 35 mins
Lost Sci-Fi Books 446 thru 450: Strange Planets, Dangerous Missions and Unlikely Heroes
"This collection gathers five remarkable stories from the era when science fiction magazines were overflowing with daring ideas and unforgettable characters. Explorers push deeper into space, brilliant navigators chart impossible routes and ordinary people find themselves trapped in situations far beyond anything they expected. The writers behind these tales helped shape the early imagination of the genre. Their stories explore distant worlds, dangerous assignments and strange discoveries that test the limits of human courage and ingenuity. The settings may span the stars, but the tension always comes down to one moment—one decision that could change everything. Some of the authors in this volume became widely known voices in science fiction, while others appeared only occasionally in the pulps before fading from view. Together their work preserves the excitement of a time when every new issue of a magazine promised another wild journey into the unknown. For readers who love vintage science fiction filled with bold ideas and classic storytelling, this collection delivers five more lost transmissions from the golden age of the genre. Lost Sci-Fi Books 446 thru 450 - The Worlds of Joe Shannon by Frank M. Robinson - Lancelot Biggs: Master Navigator by Nelson S. Bond - Ground by Hal Clement - Fall of Knight by A. Bertram Chandler - The Nobles Are Coming by Arthur Jean Cox"
A. Bertram Chandler , Arthur Jean Cox , Frank M. Robinson , Hal Clement , Nelson S. Bond (Author), Scott Miller (Narrator)
Audiobook · 2 hrs 26 mins
The Hounds of Tindalos: The Scent Across Centuries
"Some doors do not open outward. They open inward, into regions that were never meant to be entered by the living. In The Hounds of Tindalos, a brilliant and obsessive thinker dares to test a forbidden theory: that time is not a line but a dimension that can be entered. Armed with geometry, mysticism, and a rare Eastern drug, he attempts to pierce the illusion that separates past from present. At first he witnesses the full sweep of human history unfolding in a single instant. Then he pushes further—beyond humanity, beyond life itself—and glimpses something that moves where angles converge. Something that cannot enter curves. Something that hunts. What follows is not a tale of madness, but of pursuit. Corners become vulnerabilities. Walls become gateways. Geometry becomes a matter of survival. When an earthquake shatters the fragile barriers meant to keep the hunters out, the consequences are discovered in a room stripped bare and smeared with plaster, where science and sorcery have failed alike. Frank Belknap Long crafts one of the most chilling entries in early cosmic horror. The story does not rely on spectacle. It tightens quietly, patiently, until the idea itself becomes unbearable: that in the deepest structure of reality, something waits for us to look too far. Frank Belknap Long was a close associate of H. P. Lovecraft and a frequent contributor to Weird Tales. His fiction helped shape the early Cthulhu Mythos, and The Hounds of Tindalos remains one of his most influential creations. The Hounds have since appeared in numerous mythos tales and adaptations, securing their place as one of weird fiction’s most enduring horrors. Press play—but remember that every room has corners."
Frank Belknap Long (Author), Scott Miller (Narrator)
Martian Homecoming: The Illusion That Kills
"Martian Homecoming by Frank Belknap Long is the story of Jim Malden, a former prizefighter trying to start over on the desolate sands of Mars. He misses the bright lights of Earth, the roar of the crowds, and the life he once had. The lonely colony is harsh, the land is empty, and the dreams of the past refuse to fade. When a terrifying Martian life-form appears, it attacks through the human mind, offering illusions so real they can destroy anyone who gives in. Jim must fight a different kind of opponent — not flesh and blood, but memory, guilt, temptation, and fear. When the deadly creature strikes, the settlers learn that courage is not only about guns and strength. It is about choosing reality over fantasy, and finding meaning in the place you stand, not the place you left. Frank Belknap Long was one of the most imaginative voices of early American science fiction and weird tales. A friend and colleague of writers like H. P. Lovecraft, he wrote across genres — horror, fantasy, science fiction, and more. His stories explored unknown worlds, strange creatures, and the human heart under pressure. Martian Homecoming shows how strongly he understood loneliness, longing, and the price of escape."
The Vegans Were Curious: The Sirian Who Stayed Too Long
"The Vegans Were Curious by Winston Marks takes us to a strange corner of the galaxy, where superior beings hover over Earth and try to understand the unpredictable creatures who live here. When a Sirian decides to investigate humans firsthand, he discovers their nuclear experiments, their laws, their emotions, and their bizarre social habits — with consequences that are both dangerous and absolutely unforgettable. Marks blends sharp humor with thoughtful science fiction. His alien observer sees humanity from the outside, exposing the absurdity, risk, and wonder of our world. Every new encounter deepens the Sirian’s confusion — and fascination — as he tries to make sense of our behavior. Winston Marks wrote dozens of memorable science fiction stories in the 1950s. His tales often mix humor, speculation, and social commentary. He loved exploring human behavior through the eyes of outsiders, and his work appeared in some of the most popular magazines of the era. If you enjoy clever storytelling, witty alien perspectives, and classic sci-fi with a twist, this one delivers from start to finish."
Winston Marks (Author), Scott Miller (Narrator)
Death Walks on Mars: The Deadliest Desert In The Solar System
"“Death Walks on Mars” by Alan J. Ramm drops us into a hostile red world where the air is thin, the ground is treacherous, and survival is never guaranteed. When three desperate men take everything from Leeda Carson, they believe they’re in control. But Mars plays by different rules — and so does Leeda. What follows is a relentless struggle across the barren wastes, where water, oxygen, and patience become deadlier than guns. This is a story of endurance, revenge, and icy determination. It asks what happens when courage becomes obsession — and when hardship hardens the human spirit into something unbreakable. Alan J. Ramm paints Mars as both executioner and judge, turning every step across the desert into a test of will. Alan J. Ramm wrote during the golden age of magazine science fiction, when short stories had to hit hard and fast. Like many writers of the era, he blended adventure with psychological tension, grounding futuristic settings in recognizable human emotions. Though not as widely remembered today as some of his contemporaries, his stories reveal a sharp sense of pacing and atmosphere. “Death Walks on Mars” shows exactly why readers of the time kept turning the pages — to see who would survive, and at what cost."
Alan J. Ramm (Author), Scott Miller (Narrator)
Lost Sci-Fi Books 286 thru 290 - Five Vintage Sci-Fi Short Stories from the 1930s, 40s, 50s and 60s: Reality, Rockets, and the Dark Wonders of the Universe
"Lost Sci-Fi Books 286–290 brings together five powerful vintage science fiction short stories from the 1930s, 40s, 50s, and 60s, showcasing the bold imagination and speculative brilliance that defined the Golden Age of sci-fi. In The Tunnel Under the World, Frederik Pohl delivers a haunting, reality-warping story that questions identity, free will, and the terrifying consequences of manufactured worlds. Inside the Comet by Arthur C. Clarke explores cosmic mystery and scientific awe, capturing humanity’s fragile place within a vast and unknowable universe. With Outcast of the Stars, Ray Bradbury tells a tender, deeply human story of a father who cannot afford to send his family to Mars—and instead builds them an unforgettable journey powered by ingenuity, illusion, and love. From psychological menace to alien deception, Mimic by Donald A. Wollheim reveals how survival can demand unsettling transformations. Rounding out the collection, The Fearsome Touch of Death by Robert E. Howard blends science fiction with primal dread, reminding listeners that some threats transcend time, reason, and civilization itself. Together, these restored classics reflect a time when science fiction dared to speculate freely—before space was mapped, before futures were known, and when imagination led the way. This audiobook is essential listening for fans of vintage science fiction, classic short stories, and the enduring questions that continue to shape our understanding of humanity and the cosmos. - The Tunnel Under the World by Frederik Pohl - Inside the Comet by Arthur C. Clarke - Outcast of the Stars by Ray Bradbury - Mimic by Donald A. Wollheim - The Fearsome Touch of Death by Robert E. Howard"
Arthur C. Clarke , Donald A. Wollheim , Frederik Pohl , Ray Bradbury , Robert E. Howard (Author), Scott Miller (Narrator)
Audiobook · 2 hrs 57 mins
1950s Science Fiction 12 - 23 Science Fiction Short Stories From the 1950s: Alien Encounters, Time Paradoxes, and Human Reckoning
"1950s Science Fiction 12 is a powerhouse collection of 23 classic short stories from the golden age of sci-fi. Journey through first contacts, time paradoxes, alien invasions, ethical dilemmas, and cosmic wonder in tales by Arthur C. Clarke, Fritz Leiber, Robert Silverberg, Frederik Pohl, and more. From chilling inevitability to dark satire and hard science, these unforgettable stories capture the imagination, anxiety, and boundless creativity that defined 1950s science fiction at its best—when bold ideas, sharp twists, and thought-provoking speculation ruled the future. - The First Spaceman by Gene L. Henderson - The Old Timer by Richard R. Smith - Later Than You Think by Fritz Leiber - Guaranteed—Forever! by Frank M. Robinson - The Day the Monsters Broke Loose by Robert Silverberg - The Incredible Aliens by William Bender Jr. - Poor Little Warrior! by Brian W. Aldiss - Process by A. E. van Vogt - The Man Who Was Pale by Jack Sharkey - The Velvet Glove by Harry Harrison - Shandy by Ron Goulart - No Evidence by Victoria Lincoln - The Monsters Came by Night by Robert Silverberg - What's He Doing in There by Fritz Leiber - Know Thy Neighbor by Elisabeth R. Lewis - The Nine Billion Names of God by Arthur C. Clarke - The Last Weapon by Robert Sheckley - The Holes by Michael Shaara - Conquest Over Time by Michael Shaara - Day of Reckoning by Morton Klass - First Landing by Roger D. Aycock - The Cold Equations by Tom Godwin - The Tunnel Under the World by Frederik Pohl"
A. E. van Vogt , Arthur C. Clarke , Brian W. Aldiss , Elisabeth R. Lewis , Frank M. Robinson , Frederik Pohl , Fritz Leiber , Gene L. Henderson , Harry Harrison , Jack Sharkey , Michael Shaara , Morton Klass , Richard R. Smith , Robert Sheckley , Robert Silverberg , Roger D. Aycock , Ron Goulart , Tom Godwin , Victoria Lincoln , William Bender Jr. (Author), Scott Miller (Narrator)
Audiobook · 12 hrs 24 mins
An Eye For the Ladies: A Detective With The Strangest Case
"“An Eye for the Ladies” is light-footed, clever, and full of twisty fun. When a private detective is hired by a polite, penguin-shaped alien to find his missing wife, the job sounds strange enough. But the detective soon discovers the only way to track her down is by slipping into the lives of newlywed husbands. Each jump puts him deeper into trouble, temptation, and danger — and nothing goes quite the way he expects. Stephen Marlowe delivers a witty sci-fi mystery that mixes humor, suspense, and big ideas about identity. The story moves fast, the situations escalate, and the tension builds toward a payoff that’s as ironic as it is satisfying — without ever losing its playful tone. Stephen Marlowe was a prolific American writer who built his career across science fiction, mystery, and adventure. Known for brisk pacing, clever dialogue, and imaginative plots, he wrote for many of the leading magazines of the 1950s. His stories often placed ordinary people into extraordinary situations and let the tension between those worlds drive the drama. Over decades of work, Marlowe published under several pen names and developed a reputation for versatility and craftsmanship. Today, his fiction remains a favorite for fans of mid-century speculative storytelling."
Stephen Marlowe (Author), Scott Miller (Narrator)
Last Resort: Consciousness Beyond Limits
"A solitary astronaut on a return mission from Mars discovers a nearly invisible hull leak—small enough to evade detection, but deadly enough to seal his fate. With limited oxygen and no mechanical solution available, he drifts through the quiet routines of a doomed voyage, reflecting on Earth, family, and the fragile line between survival and surrender. As the hours pass, hope narrows to a single, untested option: a classified experimental drug designed to amplify human consciousness beyond known limits. What follows is a harrowing inner journey where perception, imagination, and awareness expand in terrifying ways. The astronaut gains insights no computer could calculate, yet discovers that not every problem has a logical solution. Stephen Bartholomew was an American science fiction writer whose work frequently appeared during the Golden Age of the genre. He was known for blending hard scientific concepts with deeply human dilemmas, often placing ordinary individuals in extraordinary circumstances where intellect alone is not enough. Bartholomew’s stories are remembered for their psychological intensity and philosophical reach. His fiction explores the cost of progress, the limits of rationality, and the unexpected power of the human mind when pushed beyond conventional boundaries."
Stephen Bartholomew (Author), Scott Miller (Narrator)
We’re Off to Mars!: When A Package Changes Everything
"“We’re Off to Mars!” by Joe Gibson is a joyful, big-idea adventure built on one irresistible “what if.” A strange delivery arrives from the future, complete with a robot that can transform matter into anything Joe Linger can imagine. Money, comfort, luxury — it’s all just a few keystrokes away. But the more Joe experiments, the clearer it becomes that power always comes with risk, responsibility, and choices that can’t be undone. The world suddenly feels too small… and space begins to call. This story captures that classic sense of wonder that defined early science fiction — bold dreams, dangerous temptations, and the thrill of reaching beyond your place in the universe. Light, fast-moving, and absolutely inventive, it plays with time travel, probability, alien science, and the deep human longing for something more. Joe Gibson wrote stories during one of the great eras of speculative fiction, contributing short adventures that entertained magazine readers and fueled imaginations. His stories often combine humor, curiosity, and thoughtful ideas without ever losing momentum. “We’re Off to Mars!” shows those strengths clearly — playful, imaginative, and packed with charm. If you love vintage sci-fi full of gadgets, time experiments, unexpected twists, and brave leaps into the unknown, this one belongs on your playlist."
Joe Gibson (Author), Scott Miller (Narrator)
The Last Evolution: The Battle That Transforms a Solar System
"Humanity has thrived for centuries on the brilliance and loyalty of its machines—beings of metal and logic who think, build, explore, and protect. But when an unknown species arrives from the deep void, wielding forces beyond comprehension, humankind discovers that its greatest creations may also be its only hope for survival. As entire colonies fall and life is swept from Earth, a handful of scientists and the most advanced machine minds race against time to unlock the secrets of ultimate energy, a breakthrough that could turn the tide—or seal the fate of all life in the Solar System. In The Last Evolution, John W. Campbell, Jr. imagines a future where machines develop not only intelligence, but imagination, insight, and the capacity to dream beyond their creators. The story traces the moment when human ingenuity and machine logic collide under the pressure of extinction, forcing both to confront the nature of evolution itself. John W. Campbell, Jr. (1910–1971) stands as one of the most influential figures in classic science fiction. As the editor of Astounding Science Fiction, he shaped the Golden Age, discovering and mentoring talents like Isaac Asimov, Robert Heinlein, and A. E. van Vogt. Yet Campbell was also a brilliant writer, crafting stories that blended rigorous speculation with vision and scale. The Last Evolution remains one of his most striking early works—a bold meditation on progress, intelligence, and the destiny of both humans and machines."
John W. Campbell (Author), Scott Miller (Narrator)
The Grip of Death: A Crime That Would Not Let Go
"Luke Holland believes he is trapped—financially, emotionally, and spiritually—in the rotting house of his reclusive uncle. Convinced the old man is practicing dark rites and certain that murder is justified, Luke prepares a perfect crime that will free him from fear, poverty, and dependence. But the house has been listening. Ancient rituals, locked rooms, and strange knowledge collide as Luke discovers that not all vengeance ends with a heartbeat. What follows is a terrifying descent into consequences that cannot be escaped, even by death. Robert Bloch was one of the most influential voices in twentieth-century speculative fiction, blending psychological terror with sharp irony and dark imagination. Best known today for Psycho, Bloch was a protégé of H. P. Lovecraft and a master at exploring fear rooted not in monsters alone, but in the human mind. Throughout his career, Bloch wrote hundreds of stories that bridged science fiction, horror, and the macabre, often exposing the fragile boundary between reason and obsession. The Grip Of Death stands as a powerful example of his ability to turn moral certainty into existential dread."
Robert Bloch (Author), Scott Miller (Narrator)
The Curious Experience of Thomas Dunbar: The Lab Where Fate Was Forged
"A violent accident leaves Thomas Dunbar in the care of a peculiar, brilliant, and oddly evasive scientist named Lawrence. As Dunbar recovers, he becomes entangled in the strange hum of unseen machines, secret experiments, and a life-or-death emergency that reveals he now possesses a strength no ordinary man should have. Something happened in that laboratory—something Lawrence never intended. And Dunbar soon realizes that the truth behind his new abilities may be far more dangerous than the accident that brought him there. Francis Stevens, writing here under the name G. M. Barrows, was one of the most influential early voices in American speculative fiction. Often called “the woman who invented dark fantasy,” she shaped the genre long before it had a name, blending scientific imagination with eerie atmospheres and psychological tension. Her work appeared in the top magazines of the era, where readers were captivated by her originality, her bold ideas, and her ability to blend science, mystery, and the uncanny into something wholly new. The Curious Experience of Thomas Dunbar showcases her talent for turning the ordinary into the extraordinary—and the extraordinary into something unforgettable."
Francis Stevens (Author), Scott Miller (Narrator)
The Shambler From the Stars: Forbidden Knowledge Has a Price
"In The Shambler From The Stars, Robert Bloch delivers a gripping tale of ambition gone astray, where a young writer’s hunger for originality draws him toward ancient texts, forbidden lore, and whispers of powers beyond human comprehension. What begins as an intellectual quest soon becomes a descent into unseen realms, as curiosity pushes past fear and caution is cast aside in pursuit of creative greatness. As the narrator and his learned friend uncover secrets buried for centuries, the cost of knowledge reveals itself in terrifying ways. Bloch blends cosmic dread with psychological intensity, crafting a story where unseen forces press against the fragile boundaries of reality, and where a single invocation changes everything forever. Robert Bloch was one of the defining voices of twentieth-century speculative fiction, known for blending horror, science fiction, and psychological tension with sharp prose and relentless pacing. A protégé and correspondent of H. P. Lovecraft, Bloch absorbed cosmic horror’s vast themes and reshaped them into tightly focused, character-driven narratives. Though many know him as the author of Psycho, Bloch’s earlier weird fiction laid the groundwork for modern cosmic and psychological horror. His stories explore obsession, forbidden curiosity, and the fragile nature of sanity—making The Shambler From The Stars one of his most enduring and influential early works."
Day of Reckoning: The Oath That Remade Humanity
"Day Of Reckoning by Morton Klass opens on the moment Earth has waited almost half a century to see: the alien Roggs defeated, their former slaves now the masters of their own world. An aging resistance leader sits across from Guja Hi, the Rogg administrator who once ordered his whipping, and calmly lays out the terms—every alien must leave Earth with nothing but the cloak on their back. As the negotiations unfold, Klass reveals the hidden history of how scattered slaves became a united species, forging a new language, a binding Oath, and a sense of brotherhood stronger than any planetary border. But victory comes with a price. The old man remembers not only the agony of the mines and the cities burned to ash, but also how the Rogg conquest forced humanity to outgrow its own divisions. With the aliens facing exile and probable death on their homeworld, he must decide whether this new, unified humanity will cling to revenge or dare to be something better than its former masters. “Day Of Reckoning” is a powerful, thoughtful story about occupation, resistance, and the difficult grace of mercy at the end of a long war. Morton Klass (1927–2001) was an American anthropologist and writer whose brief but memorable run in mid-century science fiction included stories like “The Altruist,” “The Idealists,” “In the Beginning,” and “Day Of Reckoning,” which appeared in the June 1957 issue of Fantastic Universe. Trained at Brooklyn College and Columbia University, Klass would go on to become a respected scholar of caste, religion, and cultural change, with influential studies of communities in India and the Indo-Caribbean."
Morton Klass (Author), Scott Miller (Narrator)
First Landing: Strangers in the Venusian Fog
"Castle’s first landing on Venus was meant to be a methodical scientific survey — a straightforward assignment for a cautious man who trusted data more than instinct. But when his helicar crashes in the planet’s fog-drenched night, he discovers he’s not alone among the towering fungi and endless wind. Strange, small figures hunt him through the murk, driving him toward something he never expected to find. Each step forward challenges his assumptions about the planet, its inhabitants, and his own role as humanity’s first representative on this untamed world. First Landing is classic Roger Dee—tight, tense, and filled with the slow build of discovery that defined so much early planetary adventure. Dee uses the alien ecology of Venus not just as a backdrop, but as a force shaping Castle’s every decision. And as the mystery deepens, Castle’s objective survey becomes something far more personal. Roger Dee (Roger D. Aycock) was an American science-fiction author best known for his thoughtful, character-driven stories that appeared throughout the 1950s and 60s. His work often blended frontier exploration with psychological tension, using alien environments to push ordinary people into extraordinary circumstances. Dee’s fiction appeared in If, Galaxy, Planet Stories, and other beloved magazines of the era. Though never one of the loudest voices of the Golden Age, he became a favorite among readers who appreciated grounded speculation over spectacle. His stories endure today for their clarity, pacing, and subtle emotional depth."
Roger D. Aycock (Author), Scott Miller (Narrator)
The Homesteader: The Man Who Shouldn’t Be on the Moon
"Pete Kagen, a brilliant but imagination-starved troubleshooter, arrives on the Moon to find out why Earth’s costly rocketships are disappearing without a trace. He expects corruption, mismanagement, or military blunders—but instead encounters an eerie second sun in the sky, a mysterious homesteader growing impossible “crops,” and a lunar landscape hiding secrets far beyond human engineering. As Kagen digs deeper, his skepticism is tested by strange accidents, unexplained failures, and a man whose quiet isolation masks an extraordinary truth. The Homesteader showcases James Blish’s gift for blending scientific authenticity with sharp character insight. Blish, known for his precise prose and visionary ideas, brings readers into a tense, atmospheric mystery where logic and intuition collide on the Moon’s barren frontier. James Blish (1921–1975) was a major voice in mid-century science fiction, celebrated for elevating the genre with rigorous scientific thinking and literary craftsmanship. Best known for Cities in Flight and his influential Star Trek adaptations, Blish helped define the standards for “hard” science fiction while inspiring generations of writers to come. His stories remain essential reading for anyone drawn to speculative ideas grounded in possibility."
James Blish (Author), Scott Miller (Narrator)
The Cold Equations: No Margin For Mercy
"The frontier of space is governed by rules that do not bend for hope, youth, or good intentions. In The Cold Equations, an Emergency Dispatch Ship races to deliver life-saving serum to a dying survey team on a distant world. Every calculation has already been made. Every variable accounted for. Or so it seems. When an unexpected presence is discovered aboard the ship, the pilot realizes that survival is no longer a matter of heroism or mercy. The laws that govern space travel are exact, and they allow no appeals. What follows is a deeply personal confrontation between compassion and necessity, told with quiet restraint and relentless logic. Tom Godwin was a mid-century science fiction writer best known for his stark, uncompromising portrayals of humanity facing the realities of an unforgiving universe. His work often rejected comforting illusions in favor of hard limits imposed by physics, environment, and consequence. Published in 1954, The Cold Equations became one of the most discussed science fiction stories of its era. It sparked decades of debate about ethics, realism, and whether science fiction should comfort or confront its audience. Godwin’s legacy endures because his stories refuse easy answers and trust readers to wrestle with them."
Tom Godwin (Author), Scott Miller (Narrator)
Audiobook · 1 hr 9 mins
Lost Sci-Fi Books 306 thru 310: From Deep Oceans to Distant Futures — Vintage Science Fiction at Its Best
"Lost Sci-Fi Books 306 thru 310 - The Last Evolution by John W. Campbell - Undersea Guardians by Ray Bradbury - Beyond Annihilation by Henry Kuttner - The Unseen Blushers by Alfred Bester - Absolutely No Paradox by Lester Del Rey"
Alfred Bester , Henry Kuttner , John W. Campbell , Lester Del Rey , Ray Bradbury (Author), Scott Miller (Narrator)
Audiobook · 2 hrs 59 mins
Lost Sci-Fi Books 276 thru 280 - Five Vintage Sci-Fi Short Stories from the 1930s, 40s, 50s and 60s: Classic Adventures Across Space, Time, and the Human Heart
"Lost Sci-Fi Books 276 thru 280 Five Vintage Sci-Fi Short Stories from the 1930s, 40s, 50s and 60s Step into the golden age of science fiction — a time when writers pushed beyond the limits of imagination and explored the consequences of technology, space exploration, and human choice with bold, unforgettable ideas. Lost Sci-Fi Books 276 thru 280 brings together five powerful stories by masters of the genre. Each tale delivers suspense, wonder, and that uniquely vintage sense of discovery that inspired generations of readers and writers. Inside this collection, you’ll find: The Cold Equations — Tom Godwin The Mystery of Deneb IV — Robert Silverberg Miracle — Ray Cummings The Unfinished City — Donald A. Wollheim The Perfect Woman — Robert Sheckley Whether you’re discovering these classics for the first time or revisiting them with fresh appreciation, this collection delivers: ✔️ Timeless storytelling ✔️ Big science-fiction ideas explored with heart and tension ✔️ Rare and memorable tales from legendary authors Re-experience the spirit of mid-century science fiction — where every story feels like a doorway to another world. Add Lost Sci-Fi Books 276 thru 280 to your collection and enjoy five unforgettable journeys into the unknown."
Donald A. Wollheim , Ray Cummings , Robert Sheckley , Robert Silverberg , Tom Godwin (Author), Scott Miller (Narrator)
Audiobook · 2 hrs 47 mins
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