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Short novels are movie-length narratives that may well be the perfect length for science fiction stories. This audio collection, nearly 16 hours long, presents the best-of-the-best science fiction novellas published in 2016 by current and emerging masters of this vibrant form of storytelling.

Aaron Taylor and his group of friends run missions in one of the most popular full immersion virtual reality games, Omicron Sector Online. Their most recent run was to be a simple extraction of a few scientists. Or so they thought. Finding the labs abandoned upon arrival, Captain Aaron Taylor and his fire team must face the dark secrets that await them inside the research facility. What they find reveals a darker mystery that will affect everyone logged into the game: they are all stuck in the game. Captain Taylor and his team have to find a way out of the system before they get stuck in ...

On a map redrawn by the rampant sea-level rise of the twenty-second century, survivors war over the ruins of high-ground whilst pirates and slavers plague the vast new seas that surround them. But amidst the ashes of the world there remains a place for the young and the brave to call home: The Archon — a ship crewed by orphan thieves, escaped prisoners, and heretic runaways.

Henley Stones Smith, 42, is a psychologist with three foster daughters: Paloma, Jackie, and Manhattan. Nicki Zabelle, 28, is a professional video gamer who sleeps in late and always orders takeout. The COVID pandemic hits and Nicki abruptly moves from Boston to Western Massachusetts, where Henley is juggling working from home, remote school, and single parenthood. Henley sees Nicki as an incredibly young neighbor who is kind enough to share her pool. Nicki sees Henley as an incredibly hot neighbor who she hopes is kind enough to share her bed.

For more than half a century, Julius M. Reynolds, Jr. has hunted waterfowl, and the Santee lakes of South Carolina have been his sporting paradise. Early mornings, cold duck blinds, and sunrises on the Santee compose some of his most prized memories. He has witnessed both the glory days and the decline of duck hunting in South Carolina. With this heartfelt memoir, Reynolds recalls his best hunting stories, shares his knowledge of waterfowling, and chronicles recent dramatic changes in his beloved sport.

The Mysteries of London – Volume I, Part 1 introduces readers to a thrilling world of crime, poverty, and corruption in mid-19th-century London. Serialized as a Penny Dreadful, this wildly popular novel reveals the dark secrets lurking behind the city’s wealth and power.

This is an unabridged audio collection of the "best of the best" science fiction stories published in 2013 by current and emerging masters of the genre, edited by Allan Kaster, as narrated by top voice talents. In "Zero for Conduct," by Greg Egan, an Afghani teenager, living in a near-future Iran with her exiled grandfather, makes a game-changing superconductor discovery. A young girl struggles to survive on a planet, with a stringent class structure, where Doors are used to go off-world in "Exile, Interrupted," by C. W. Johnson.

How much do you know about Theodore Roosevelt? Find out the facts you need to know about the 26th president of the United States. You'll learn about the early life, challenges, and major accomplishments of this important American.

How much do you know about Sojourner Truth? Find out the facts you need to know about this women's rights activist. You'll learn about the early life, challenges, and major accomplishments of this important American.

Years after Ke’ssia quit her father’s Hunter’s Guild, an incident left her without a father and a comatose mother. Back home and iced out of the guild by her brother, Ke’ssia took matters into her own hands. Even if that meant uncovering family secrets and working for the enemy. She didn’t plan on the intense attraction for her vampire boss, who she should be investigating, not picking out outfits that make his mouth water. But everyone has secrets. And some of those secrets are headed straight for Ke’ssia’s blood.

With Hope fracturing, can Salvation lead the others to stop the one who has been torturing him the most? Can he finally have peace and be with the ones he loved? But the question still remains: who is the Death Bringer?

What would you do, if a menacing stalker was threatening your life? For Kathy Meadows this isn’t a philosophical question, but a fact of life. A psychotic madman who calls himself, The Doctor, is stalking her calling her at all hours, day and night. When famous rock star Joel Garland learns of the danger he steps in to protect her, and enlists his cousin, Nicholas Stone, to help capture the creep. Disgruntled at having been roped into chaperoning her three teenaged nieces to a Garland Rose concert, Kathy Meadows is not happy to be there. The only positive aspect in having been so ...

Garland Roses III When Amanda Parks literally slammed into Adrian Russell on the backstairs of Shadow Creek Memorial Hospital, she’d slammed straight into his heart and life. Amanda can’t believe who she ran into, for the rock star had unknowingly given her the strength and courage to carry on with her life after she’d survived a crash that had killed her family, critically injured her body, and left her life in ruins. She never imagined she’d ever actually get to meet him in person, or that he’d step in to help her when she opened her home to five orphaned children. But he did ...

If horror is your thing, listen to Horror Study Hall: the academic side of horror. Where we examine research, books, and podcasts that study the horror genre.

The Mysteries of London – Volume II builds upon the gripping saga of crime and justice in 19th-century London. As the city’s most powerful figures clash with the poor and desperate, secrets unravel, revealing the hidden forces shaping society. A thrilling mix of mystery, intrigue, and melodrama.

The Mysteries of London – Volume III continues the sensational Victorian-era saga of crime, vice, and scandal in the underbelly of London. Serialized as a "Penny Dreadful," this gripping installment delivers more dark secrets, high-stakes drama, and shocking twists.

The Mysteries of London – Volume I, Part 2 continues the serialized novel that captivated Victorian England. Packed with scandal, deception, and intrigue, this gripping tale exposes the hidden lives of London’s rich and poor, weaving together shocking mysteries and dramatic twists.

What is it like to live in or visit Australia? What makes Australia’s culture unique? Explore the geography, traditions, and daily lives of Australian people.

How much do you know about Matthew Henson? Find out the facts you need to know about this explorer of the Arctic. You'll learn about the early life, challenges, and major accomplishments of this important American.

By the grace of the goddess, Earth is saved, but the threat is still out there. Hope must lead the other planets of the universe and protect them from a much greater threat. Can he save Zena's universe and still keep his promise.