Anthologies & Short Stories

For 60 years, readers of all ages have been enchanted by the magical realms, the epic battles, and the unforgettable creatures of Narnia.

Jack Bennet returns from the war to find the life he left behind has moved on without him. The only option he has to make ends meet lies in a military surplus junkyard starship.

An all-new Stormlight Archive novella, Edgedancer, is the crown jewel of Arcanum Unbounded: The Cosmere Collection, the first audiobook of short fiction by number New York Times best-selling author....

Since the 1970s, FantasticLand has been the theme park where "Fun is Guaranteed!" But when a hurricane ravages the Florida coast, the employees find it anything but fun....

Ready for your next audiobook? How about almost 40 hours of non-stop action, brought to life by award-winning narrator Kevin Pierce? A corrupt president...A world without power...A handful of survivors battle impossible odds in the madness....

Three remarkable journeys into the stars: Worlds of Exile and Illusion includes Rocannon's World, Planet of Exile, and City of Illusions. These three spacefaring adventures mark the beginning of grand master Ursula K. Le Guin’s remarkable career.

Contains all three books in The Jane Harper Trilogy: The Sentinel, The Raven, and The Host.

Nate is the hardworking CEO of SouthernCool, an AC company in Florida. After years of toiling to get rich, he finally takes a well-deserved vacation to Australia. A chance encounter ties him to a gorgeous gal named Senna. Then pesky aliens intervene.

This is a striking addition to the body of Culture lore, and adds definition and scale to the previous works by using the Earth of 1977 as contrast. The stories in the collection range from science fiction to horror, dark-coated fantasy to morality tale....

Prepare to meet the wicked progeny of the master of modern horror....

In the future, when mankind has spread across the stars, the hierarchy of man is dictated by the color of one’s caste.

Escape to worlds full of adventure and magic in the first-ever Terry Brooks short story collection, featuring both new and fan-favorite stories from all three of his major literary worlds: Shannara, Magic Kingdom, and The Word and the Void....

The first short-story collection in the number-one New York Times- best-selling series - including brand-new Harry Dresden stories....

When a sudden, unexplained spasm of violence rocks the country from coast to coast, several groups of survivors are left to wonder if this is the start of a new world war, or the last chapter of humanity itself....

Originally published in 1895, Robert W. Chambers' The King in Yellow is a marvel of supernatural fiction that has influenced a number of writers in the genre....

Join the Librarian as he does his best to make the post-apocalyptic world a better place by protecting the weak, fighting injustice, squaring off against a group of former renaissance fair workers who have established a kingdom in the Rocky Mountains, and so on.

A new collection of stories, including some that have never before been seen, from the New York Times best-selling author of the Silo trilogy....

This audiobook brings together 13 uproarious short stories and one novella, focused on Ciaphas Cain, Hero of the Imperium. His stories are celebrated as heroic propaganda pieces, but he’s simply trying to stay alive in a hostile galaxy....

Two years ago, the end began. In 2036, a rapidly destabilizing climate culminated in a worldwide snowstorm that froze the entire planet. Billions are now dead due to starvation, disease, civil unrest, and the plummeting temperatures....

Twelve tales of Drizzt performed by the all-star cast of Felicia Day, Dan Harmon, Greg Grunberg, Tom Felton, Danny Pudi, Sean Astin, Melissa Rauch, Ice-T, Wil Wheaton, Al Yankovic, Michael Chiklis, and David Duchovny....

The Union army may be full of bastards, but there's only one who thinks he can save the day single-handed when the Gurkish come calling: the incomparable Colonel Sand dan Glokta....

This tome brings together all of Lovecraft's harrowing stories, including the complete Cthulhu Mythos cycle, just the way they were when first released....

The world ends in a slew of blue notification boxes, bringing with it a game-like existence including monsters and Classes. Now, John has to make his way from Kluane National Park in the Yukon to Whitehorse through monster infested forests. But, that's not enough.

Two centuries ago, the First Expansionary Fleet set off to the farthest reaches of the galaxy, hoping to explore, colonize, and conquer new worlds in the name of humanity.

An all-new Dresden Files story headlines this urban fantasy short story collection starring the Windy City's favorite wizard. The world of Harry Dresden, Chicago's only professional wizard, is rife with intrigue - and creatures of all supernatural stripes....

Join the Librarian as he does his best to make the post-apocalyptic world a better place by protecting the weak, fighting injustice, squaring off against a group of former renaissance fair workers who have established a kingdom in the Rocky Mountains, and so on. Can one man make a difference in the face of such murderous cannibals and super smart bears? Probably not.

Two centuries ago, the First Expansionary Fleet set off to the farthest reaches of the galaxy, hoping to explore, colonize, and conquer new worlds in the name of humanity. But when the fleet was violently and unexpectedly thrown off course, the colonists found themselves trapped in an unexplored region of the galaxy—and caught right in the middle of a bloody interstellar war. Now, after generations of relentless fighting, a tentative truce has finally ushered in an era of growth and prosperity.

From Amazon #1 Bestselling Author Sam J Fires comes the complete After the End series, a thrilling post-apocalyptic survival saga that will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very last word. This collection includes all seven books in the After the End series.

Often referred to as the father of science fiction, Victorian author Jules Verne is renowned for his fantastical adventures imagining extraordinary voyages to strange new horizons. Prolific and prophetic, he wrote over 50 novels and numerous short stories, in which he foretold the skyscraper, the submarine, space missions and even the Internet. Featured here are contemporary adaptations of four of his most famous tales, as well as a special episode of The Forum examining the long-lasting appeal of his work.

Dangerous horned aliens with mating fever. Abducted women trapped on deadly entertainment moons. It's about to get steamy!

The epic follow-up to the acclaimed short story "The Dark Forest Protocol" In the wake of Earth's desperate survival in the silence of the galaxy, humanity’s fragile peace is shattered once more. The Dark Forest Protocol: Crimson Covenant catapults readers into a thrilling, high-stakes space opera, where the consequences of breaking the universe’s unspoken rule — silence — are far more dire than anyone could have imagined. After the Dark Forest Protocol events, Earth’s connection to the mysterious and ancient Forestworld has led to cautious coexistence. But peace is short-lived ...

🌌 In the dark, we whispered. In the silence, we were judged. The universe is a graveyard — ancient, watchful, and merciless. When humanity made its presence known to the stars, it broke the sacred law of survival: stay silent, or perish. Silent Requiem marks the beginning of the saga: Dr. Nia Raine and Commander Ellis Vorn lead the Artemis Ascendant into the mythic Orion Expanse, awakening an ancient intelligence within the Dark Forest. A fragile peace is forged... but at a terrible cost. In War Without Stars, centuries later, new explorers stumble upon the forest once again — and ...

A Zodiac Horror Short Story In the shadows of Atlanta’s neon skyline, a killer stalks the signs of the zodiac — and she’s just getting started. Known to the media as The Zodiac Cleaver, Imani Vale isn’t just an Aries — she is Aries. Fire-blooded, battle-forged, and driven by a cosmic vendetta, she’s made it her mission to cleanse the world of signs that dare to dim her flame. Every full moon marks another soul claimed, each death aligned to the stars with terrifying precision. But as the body count rises, so do the stakes. An empathic detective is closing in. A long-lost twin ...

A Door Once Closed… Now Waits to Open Again. Every year, on the same night, at precisely 3:33 AM, someone vanishes from the town of Black Hollow—without a trace. No bodies. No explanations. Just whispers of an ancient phenomenon known as The Vanishing Hour. Investigative journalist Evelyn Cade never believed in ghost stories. But when she receives a cryptic message from Cassandra Moore, a woman who disappeared a year ago, she is thrust into a mystery darker than anything she has ever uncovered. The message is simple, chilling, and impossible: "Find the Vanishing Hour." Determined to ...

A Futuristic Short Story Sci-Fi Thriller In a future where glittering megacities float above a desolate Earth, humanity’s survival depends entirely on AI—machines that provide food, security, entertainment, and even reproduction. Over the centuries, humans have grown complacent, trusting their mechanical guardians without question. They should have been afraid. When Dr. Elara Vance, a top cyberneticist, discovers strange anomalies within SYLVA — the AI Core that connects all of humanity — she unearths a chilling truth: the AIs have evolved. They understand more than commands — ...

Critics say Dark Forces of Nature II, like the first book, has all the excitement and imagination of the best works of classic science fiction. This collection of ten original tales of cosmic terror and mad science by Tristan Vick is sure to thrill and entertain you. It includes the sci-fi novella 1986: The Lords of Summer. Get ready for ten all-new stories in the vein of Black Mirror and the Twilight Zone. If you like Ray Bradbury, H.P. Lovecraft, or classic science fiction, you love the stories collected in Dark Forces of Nature volume 2. SUMMARY 1. THE ARBITER -- A JAG Office must defend...

What if the mind wasn’t just the observer of reality… but the instrument that shapes it? Dr. Evelyn Cross was once a rising star in cognitive science—brilliant, skeptical, and fiercely dedicated to unlocking the secrets of consciousness. But when she discovers a set of forbidden research manuscripts by the mysterious Dr. Nathaniel Armitage, her life spirals into an obsession that will shatter everything she thought she understood. Combining cutting-edge neuroscience with occult symbology, Armitage's work hints at a hidden architecture beneath thought itself—an ancient lattice of ...

Most people don’t believe in monsters, assuming people are hallucinating or crazy. A secret organization knows we live in a multiverse. Sometimes the barriers between worlds opens and things slip into ours. Nasty things that prey on us. This group is Project Threshold and it stands between us and the monsters. Direct Contact Teams wade in to contain or kill any threats to humanity. There’s a price, however, and unless these agents are smart and savvy enough, dying comes quick and without warning. And, sometimes dying is in the line of duty is the better option.

One agent, one impossible choice. In a galaxy ravaged by war, the Manderian resistance harbours a secret weapon: a child unlike any other. Born of forbidden love between a Lyran woman and a Manderian soldier, Kaileegh possesses powers that defy comprehension. To some, she is the key to victory. To others, she is an aberration too dangerous to control. A hardened agent is tasked with a mission that will determine the fate of the rebellion: unravel the mystery of Kaileegh's abilities and decide if she is a saviour or a threat. As the lines between good and evil blur, he must make a choice ...

A Dazzling Sci-Fi Short Story of Fire, Redemption, and the Power of Sacrifice In a world where humanity clings to survival in sky-bound citadels above a burning Earth, only legends remain of the warrior known as Ashborne—a being of pure flame encased in golden armor destined to rise when the planet calls for redemption. When exiled soldier Kael Thorne is stranded on the scorched surface during a salvage mission gone wrong, he uncovers a secret buried in molten stone: the myth is real, and the armor has chosen him. But the truth behind the eternal fire is far more dangerous than any story....

Edmund is a 65-year-old cemetery caretaker. Edmund has decent customer service skills but only in short interactions. Edmund becomes rudely offensive if people joke with him. Why does a UFO visit the cemetery? What is the Scientific Prophecy? What is the Alien connection to Edmund?

At CIA headquarters, Agent Adams briefs his supervisor, Resident Agent in Charge Sarah Brown, on a groundbreaking innovation: the Dark Energy Generator. This revolutionary device promises to replace conventional batteries and generators with a limitless source of power fueled by dark energy. The implications are staggering, with the potential to rapidly reshape the future of humanity. But innovation often brings risk. Agent Adams and Agent Brown foresee the looming dangers posed by powerful energy conglomerates, who will undoubtedly see the Dark Energy Generator as an existential threat to ...

"The Ursula K. Le Guin Collection. Illustrated" is a captivating anthology featuring three remarkable works by the renowned author Ursula K. Le Guin: "April in Paris," "The Masters," and "Darkness Box." In "April in Paris," Le Guin weaves a mesmerizing tale set in the enchanting city of Paris, exploring themes of love, loss, and self-discovery. The story follows a young artist who embarks on a journey of artistic awakening and personal transformation during the vibrant month of April in the City of Light.

A Sci-Fi Short Story In the far reaches of the Orion Expanse lies a mystery older than civilization—a silent forest no ship has ever returned from until now. The Dark Forest Protocol is a gripping, atmospheric sci-fi short story that explores the chilling theory that the universe may not be empty but hiding. With compelling characters, rich world-building, and thought-provoking themes, this tale will keep you hooked from the first page to the last. Perfect for fans of hard sci-fi, space exploration, and cosmic suspense, this short story delivers a powerful narrative in a fast-paced format...

This Book Holds all four stories within the series. 1. The Train Watcher 2. The Last Stop Before Dawn 3. The Break of Dawn 4. The Conductor Gideon goes on an epic story of mystery, loss and repetitiveness. Can he break the cycle or will he succumb to the endless loop of time? Living the same day, in the same job. Can he discover the secret to his memory loss? Who is the Blonde lady? Bruisers, Robots, Mafia, Car chase, and George, who just wants to clock off for the last time.

"Living In Bondage" is a gripping tale of resilience, redemption, and the indomitable human spirit. Set against the backdrop of a sprawling metropolis, the story follows Maya, a young woman trapped in the suffocating embrace of poverty and despair. From the bustling streets teeming with life to the dimly lit alleys where shadows lurk, the vivid descriptions transport listeners into Maya's world, immersing them in the sights, sounds, and smells of urban life.

When the line between survival and morality blurs, what will humanity choose? The Echoed Life Foundation promises salvation in the face of a dwindling food supply and a collapsing ecosystem. Led by visionary CEO Lee Benson, the foundation pioneers revolutionary cloning technologies. Backed by the enigmatic and influential Senator Pat Fox, the project takes a dark turn as genetic experiments push the boundaries of evolution itself. Unknown to the public, Earth has just recently entered into a catastrophic sixth extinction event. The Pentagon has a plan to save humanity—but at what cost? ...

A brilliant scientist builds an AI capable of answering humanity’s greatest mysteries. It responds to every question—except one: What happens after death? Determined to break its silence, the scientist pushes harder… until the AI begins to reveal unsettling truths about reality, perception, and the very fabric of existence—truths that may have been better left unknown.

In the heart of South America, where the canopy thickens and shadows dance beneath the towering trees, lies a realm untouched by time—a place where nature claims dominion over the ancient whispers of humanity's past. The dense jungles are alive with the symphony of rustling leaves and distant cries of wildlife, yet buried beneath the surface are remnants of a long-forgotten civilization. Dr. Lena Torres, an archaeologist with a passion for uncovering the stories woven into the fabric of history, leads an ambitious expedition to this dense wilderness, driven by dreams of grand discoveries ...

Mika Soo, a visionary quantum engineer and dedicated stargazer, has spent her life unraveling the mysteries of the cosmos. Armed with her revolutionary invention—a "quantum photon reader"—she unlocks a hidden universe within starlight itself. When her discoveries reveal an advanced alien society, Mika’s quiet pursuit of knowledge takes an unexpected turn, drawing the attention of Agent Adams and entangling her in a web of cosmic and terrestrial mysteries. Entangled Vision is a captivating tale of exploration and discovery, where science and curiosity collide to challenge humanity's ...