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1) Skin Game
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Working on the theory that you can skin a sucker in space as well as on Earth, the con team of Harding and Sheckly operated furtively but profitably among natives of the outer planets. That is—until there was a question of turnabout being fair play in a world where natives took their skinning literally !
3) The Leech
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A visitor should be fed, but this one could eat you out of house and home ... literally!
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A classic horror tale from the iconic gothic author and the inspiration for the Netflix series from the creator of The Haunting of Hill House.
As The Fall of the House of Usher opens, an unnamed narrator has been summoned by his childhood friend, Roderick Usher, who has succumbed to a mysterious illness and longs for companionship. Upon first glance of the gloomy family mansion, the narrator is plunged into an unnerving depression, a dread...
8) Derelict
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What was the mystery of this great ship from the dark, deep reaches of space? For, within its death-filled chambers was the avenue of life! Will the crew bring the ship home, or perhaps use it to free mankind?
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The World Set Free is a novel written in 1913 and published in 1914 by H. G. Wells. The book is based on a prediction of nuclear weapons of a more destructive and uncontrollable sort than the world has yet seen. It had appeared first in serialised form with a different ending as A Prophetic Trilogy, consisting of three books: A Trap to Catch the Sun, The Last War in the World and The World Set Free. A frequent theme of Wells's work, as in his 1901...
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In the realm of ancient Greece, where gods and mortals intertwine, a tale of forbidden love and tragic consequences unfolds. Lore of Proserpine, a captivating masterpiece by Maurice Henry Hewlett, transports readers to a world of myth and legend.
As the beautiful Proserpine, daughter of Demeter, is abducted by the enigmatic Hades, Lord of the Underworld, a cosmic battle ensues. The gods clash, and the fate of the world hangs in the balance. Amidst...
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In the depths of Druid Lake, a captivating tale unfolds. "The Mermaid of Druid Lake and Other Stories" by Charles Weathers Bump weaves a tapestry of enchanting and haunting narratives. From the enigmatic mermaid who captivates the hearts of all who behold her to the chilling tale of a haunted house, this collection of stories will transport you to a realm where the boundaries of reality blur. Prepare to be captivated by the allure of the unknown and...
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In a realm of whimsy and wonder, Alice, a young lass, stumbles upon a peculiar hole. Curiosity compels her to venture within, leading her to a topsy-turvy world where nothing is quite as it seems.
Join Alice as she encounters a cast of extraordinary characters, including a grinning cat, a mad hatter, and a queen with a fiery temper. Through her adventures, she learns valuable lessons about growing up and embracing the unknown.
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13) Equation of Doom
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A world weary space pilot on the lam from earth for crimes unspecified; the most beautiful (earthly) tri-D woman in the universe who is determined to be the most powerful too; a planet of crafty and unscrupulous giant frogs intent on kicking out all aliens; and finally beings who live outside of time. Mix them all together and some very interesting things happen. Very interesting. And disastrous. But there's more! Why did 3000 worlds across the galaxy...
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In the annals of time, where the past, present, and future intertwine, a captivating tale unfolds. "The Revolutions of Time" by Jonathan Dunn embarks on an extraordinary journey through the enigmatic realms of time travel. As the boundaries between eras blur, a group of intrepid explorers embarks on a perilous quest to unravel the secrets of the past and shape the destiny of the future. With each revolution of time, they confront unforeseen challenges,...
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In a world where telepathy is a reality, the ability to block unwanted thoughts is a precious gift. But for telepath Hal Yarrow, it's a curse. Plagued by the constant chatter of others' minds, he yearns for silence. When he meets a woman who shares his ability, he believes he's found solace. But as they delve deeper into the world of telepathy, they uncover a sinister plot that threatens to shatter their minds and the very fabric of society.
16) Arm of the Law
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In the mood for a thought-provoking read from the golden age of science fiction? Dip into "Arm of the Law" from mid-century SF virtuoso Harry Harrison. In this tale, Harrison recounts an experiment in robotic law enforcement that goes awry -- with an array of horrifying unforeseen consequences. As part of our mission to publish great works of literary fiction and nonfiction, Sheba Blake Publishing Corp. is extremely dedicated to bringing to the forefront...
17) The Aliens
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Murray Leinster (1896-1975) was a pen name of William Fitzgerald Jenkins, an American writer of genre fiction, particularly of science fiction. He wrote and published more than 1,500 short stories and articles, 14 movie scripts, and hundreds of radio scripts and television plays.
"Pariah Planet", published by Amazing Stories in July 1961, was also known as "This World is Taboo."--Wikipedia.
"The human race was expanding through the
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Varta, the last priestess of Asti, lives alone with Lur, a telepath of the lizard folk, in Asti's isolated mountain retreat. Decadent Memphir has long since drifted away from the austere paths of Asti, and now the barbarians of Klem are sacking the city, and the smoke of its burning drifts up to the temple.
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Dystopian Plague Classic! The year is 2072, and the earth has been depopulated by a plague epidemic that struck in 2013. The victims of the scarlet plague are dead within an hour or less of the first symptoms appearing. The plague is so swift that research laboratories are wiped out even as scientists are racing toward a cure. As panic spreads, order breaks down and looting and carnage reign. Broadcast stations fall silent. Aircraft fall from the...
20) To Each His Star
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"Nothing around those other suns but ashes and dried blood," old Dunbar told the space-wrecked, desperate men. "Only one way to go, where we can float down through the clouds to Paradise. That's straight ahead to the sun with the red rim around it." But Dunbar's eyes were old and uncertain. How could they believe in his choice when every star in this forsaken section of space was surrounded by a beckoning red rim?
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