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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.

Ryan David Ginsberg bursts onto the literary scene with this hauntingly beautiful collection of stories that cannot be listened to just once and then forgotten. They are stories to be listened to again and again, stories that will stay with the listener long after the book has been put down. Within these stories, you will meet a woman who must auction her unborn baby’s rights away; a twelve-year-old boy who suddenly finds himself in the middle of a war; an extraterrestrial being sent to Earth to determine whether or not humans are worthy of an invitation to the Confederation of the Cosmos.

If someone dies in space, and no one's awake to hear it... Crewman Doyle, Night Custodian on the Interstellar Settlement Ship Lincoln has a routine job: -Wake up at shift change, -Check the ship’s systems, -Don’t slip into night-drift psychosis—which they say can happen to anyone, especially the only person awake in deep-space for several hours every night.

John Carter risks everything to rescue his wife, Princess Dejah Thoris, from the clutches of his evil adversaries, but he is always just one step behind! His battles cover the face of the red planet, as his quest carries him ultimately to the mysterious northern pole. Will this civilization, submerged in ice, prove fatal to our hero?

The Barsoom Collection: Books 1-6 is the collection of the first six novels in Edgar Rice Burroughs' Barsoom series, read by esteemed narrator Christopher Ragland.

No One Is Safe! presents fourteen stories of macabre, pulpy terror; a book filled with futuristic noir mysteries, science fiction thrillers, alien invasions, and old-school horror tales that will keep you up late into the night. You’ll discover haunted dream journals and evil houses, birthday wishes gone wrong, a neighborhood cat that cures any disease, a flesh-eating beach, and mysterious skeletons on a hidden moon base. You’ll meet wise-cracking detectives, suburban vampires, murdered movie stars, and monsters of the deep.

The Hike: A hiking trail snakes through government secrets, passing by a classified military base where something deadly escapes. The Torment: A filthy rich criminal bribes his way to freedom . . . but at greater cost than he could ever imagine. Ember: The last man on Earth navigates a dangerous landscape, being hunted at every step, as he tries to find the last woman alive.

Meet Lieutenant Natalie Vonn. She's the chief security officer on the starship Initiative and a very good dog, but that doesn't stop things from going wrong. Join her on two exciting, danger-filled missions! First, explore an alien jungle filled with savage gerbils and ruled by an ancient, arcane world-computer in “The Arsenal of Obsolescence.” Then wrestle with the nature of identity itself in “Crystal Fusion.” While studying a geode asteroid, a teleporter accident blends the canine security officer with the ship’s engineer — an orange tabby cat! — truly giving her the chance to go…

Señor del Asteroide de Clark Ashton Smith es una colección de cuentos de ciencia ficción y fantasía. Explora paisajes cósmicos, criaturas de otro mundo y lo surrealista, mostrando la maestría de Smith en la creación de reinos vívidos e imaginativos.

In a post-apocalyptic world caused by a devastating solar flare, two sisters escape a traumatic past and find solace in a hidden refuge. Facing dangers and making tough decisions, they uncover the power of chosen family and the enduring strength of love and hope amid chaos. As news of society's rebuilding trickles in, their unbreakable bond serves as an unwavering beacon, signifying the resilience of humanity and the power of sisterhood.

The thing the machines consume is us. Ready to lease out your mind? Or pay for your next meal with involuntary ads? The Closet Full of Time collection contains five short stories that speak to that sinking feeling that we're serving the machines instead of the other way around. That our inventions are taking things we can’t afford to lose.

Nate Taylor and the crew of the Vanguard face their greatest challenge yet as they venture into the heart of a mysterious cosmic anomaly—the Enigma Expanse. This uncharted region of space defies all known laws of reality, and its secrets are as dangerous as they are alluring. When an ancient signal pulls them deeper into the Expanse, Nate must navigate fractured realities, confront a rogue robotic entity with a corrupted mission, and grapple with his own doubts and fears.

Echoes In The Code: Volume 1 is a compelling collection of three thought-provoking short stories that explore the intersections of technology, consciousness, and the human spirit. In a world where the boundaries between life and death, creator and creation, reality and the digital realm are increasingly blurred, these tales delve into the profound ethical and emotional dilemmas that arise.

One: A time jumper is desperate to remain in this 'overlap' journey but his time is running out. Breaking his self-imposed travel rules, Marcus started a family. Now he will leave not only his deceased wife Ellie, again, but will also suffer the weight of a heart broken by being pulled from his children - unless he can find a way to extend his stay in the overlap.

Discover the allure of the new and the unknown. Each tale in this captivating anthology invites you into a world of intrigue and suspense, where every twist is meticulously crafted and every revelation challenges your perception of truth. Dive deep into stories that will stimulate your mind and quicken your pulse, keeping you enthralled from the first enigmatic clue to the final, breathtaking conclusion. Perfect for the discerning listener, this collection promises to be an intellectual thrill ride you won't soon forget.

Discover art that is beautiful and bloodthirsty. A bedroom fan that sings with wicked messages. A cursed trailer that twists and flips a stereotype into something darkly humorous. Ghosts that ride a time-travelling Ferris wheel. Cursed Ink that seduces and betrays. These are just a few of the delights awaiting you...This is Book 1 in the Horror Lite Anthologies 3-book series. Enjoy the full set!

Forty-eight of H.P. Lovecraft’s most important stories are brought together in this collection–available only from Audible–selected and with introductions by the award-winning, best-selling Lovecraft editor Leslie S. Klinger. Howard Philips Lovecraft was the early 20th-century genius who, almost singlehandedly, pioneered horror and scientific fiction, only to die in near-obscurity. Rediscovered by critics and scholars in the 1970s, Lovecraft’s work has influenced—by their own admission—every major horror or science-fiction writer of today.

Adventure calls! Reality and fantasy finally collide when a new member joins Azure's party. A dangerous encounter with a mimic makes him think twice about touching large chests. And learning magic proves to be a bigger pain than he could have ever imagined. The adventure continues in books 4-6 of the popular LitRPG series The Realm Between!

From urban hotel rooms with interdimensional portals to far-future robotic societies, to far-flung galaxies, to the near future, to the present day with a twist. Eric Fomley's first full collection brings a variety of dark futures for your consumption and enjoyment. Flash Futures contains three very short stories and 21 sci-fi flash fictions guaranteed to take you to the future in 10 minutes or less.

In Nebula Award-winning author Sam J. Miller’s devastating debut short-fiction collection—featuring an introduction by Amal El-Mohtar—queer infatuation, inevitable heartbreak, and brutal revenge seamlessly intertwine. Whether innocent, guilty, or not even human, the boys, beasts, and men roaming through Miller’s gorgeously crafted worlds can destroy listeners, yet leave them wanting more.