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When space travelers Click Hathaway and Irish Marnagan are stranded on a barren asteroid after a catastrophic crash, they find themselves surrounded by horrifying alien creatures seemingly conjured by a ruthless pirate named Gunther. As oxygen dwindles and terror mounts, the men begin to realize a chilling truth: the monsters may not be physical beings at all, but manifestations of their own fears made real through belief and suggestion.

Nella serata che precede Ognissanti qualcosa di stupefacente è accaduto: un enorme albero è apparso e, dai suoi rami, pendono centinaia di zucche. Zucche in cui sono intagliati sorrisi inquietanti e occhi luminescenti che fissano otto ragazzini mascherati per l'occasione: Tom è vestito da scheletro, Henry da strega, Ralph è fasciato come una mummia, Georg è diventato uno spettro, J.J. scompigliato come un cavernicolo, Fred stracciato come un accattone, Wally indossa una maschera da grottesca, Pipkin... «Ehi, dov'è finito Pipkin?»...

Asleep in Armageddon by Ray Bradbury is a haunting and atmospheric science fiction tale that explores the thin boundary between consciousness and madness. After crash-landing on a desolate planetoid, space traveler Leonard Sale finds himself trapped in chilling isolation—until disembodied voices of ancient warriors begin to invade his mind.

There are very few writers who have ever written the sheer volume of epic (though not always in word count) tales, with a seemingly limitless stream of vibrant worlds, unique characters, and twisting-turning storylines that have kept thousands on the edges of their collective seats for a career spanning seven decades. But Ray Bradbury, the legend, did just that.

A chilling collection of Ray Bradbury short stories, The October Country combines dark fantasy, classic horror stories, imaginative tales, and gripping mystery and suspense, offering an unforgettable exploration of the human soul's darkest corners. “That country where it is always turning late...

Green Town, anonimo centro dell'Illinois. Manca una settimana alla festa di Halloween, quando la sonnacchiosa cittadina viene sconvolta da un "carnevale nero". Un circo misterioso sembra promettere l'avverarsi di tutti i desideri, e l'eterna giovinezza. Saranno due amici tredicenni, James Nightshade e William Halloway, con tutta l'innocenza della loro età, a sconfiggere le forze del Male e a riscattare le anime dell'intera comunità. Ma impareranno anche troppo presto a fare i conti con i propri incubi.

Rocket Summer by Ray Bradbury is a haunting and visionary science fiction story that explores humanity’s uneasy relationship with progress. As the first rocket to the Moon prepares for launch, anticipation electrifies the world—but beneath the celebration lies unease. William Stanley, the man behind the mission, wrestles with the moral and existential weight of humanity’s leap into space.

Zero Hour by Ray Bradbury is a haunting science fiction short story that blurs the line between childhood fantasy and apocalyptic reality.

With its vivid world-building, psychological depth, and cosmic intrigue, Lorelei of the Red Mist is a timeless blend of pulp adventure and visionary storytelling from two of science fiction’s greatest masters.

The Creatures That Time Forgot by Ray Bradbury is a haunting and thought-provoking science fiction masterpiece set in a post-apocalyptic world where humanity’s existence has been compressed into a mere eight days. Following the tragic yet heroic journey of Sim, a boy born into a dying cave society, Bradbury explores the fragility of life, the relentlessness of time, and the desperate yearning for freedom and meaning.

Pillar of Fire by Ray Bradbury is a haunting and philosophical science fiction novella that explores the boundaries between life and death in a sterile, futuristic society that has abolished the very concept of mortality. When William Lantry, a man long dead, awakens in a world where death has been erased from memory and corpses are destroyed rather than buried, he becomes the last ghost of humanity’s forgotten fear. Driven by loneliness and rage, Lantry wages a one-man war against a civilization that refuses to remember its dead.

I, Mars by Ray Bradbury is a haunting tale of isolation, technology, and mortality set against the desolate backdrop of the Red Planet. The story follows Barton, an aging man who has spent 50 years waiting alone on Mars for rescue. When a telephone rings in the dead of night, he discovers it is his own recorded voice—an invention he once created to stave off loneliness. What begins as a comfort turns into a relentless torment, as the recording manipulates him toward exhaustion and ultimately death.

Ray Bradbury’s moving recollection of a vanished golden era remains one of his most enchanting novels. Dandelion Wine stands out in the Bradbury literary canon as the author’s most deeply personal work, a semi-autobiographical recollection of a magical small-town summer in 1928...

Make storytime a little spookier with fantasy master Ray Bradbury as he takes listeners on a riveting trip through space and time to discover the true origins of Halloween. Join the shadowy Carapace Clavicle Moundshroud as he takes eight trick-or-treaters on an unforgettable journey to find...

In Ray Bradbury's "It Burns Me Up," listeners are transported into the mind of a murder victim who remains aware of his surroundings even in death.

Are you ready to step into a universe where insanity does not exist? Individuals exhibiting aberrant behavior are welcomed and understood on asteroids far from Earth. Get ready for an unforgettable journey with "The Square Pegs" by Ray Bradbury! This captivating short story, narrated by the talented Mike Vendetti, follows a dysfunctional family as they bring their demented sister, who believes she is Catherine the Great, to an asteroid where she can truly fit in.

Imagine a romantic afternoon on the seashore when a man and woman sunbathing have the sense that there is something wrong. The woman has the intuition that the sea or something in the sea has designs on her man. Has the ocean developed a personality, an identity? Women are said to have a sixth sense and the man's partner senses that the ocean is a female lusting for her man. The woman makes every effort to keep the man out of the grasp of the lustful sea, but will her efforts be enough to keep her man?

The Rocket Man introduces us to an astronaut who spends his life traveling through space, leaving his family behind. Ray Bradbury's powerful storytelling shines through as he explores the complexities of familial relationships and the sacrifices that come with exploration and adventure. The way Bradbury weaves a tale of longing, loneliness, and human connection is both thought-provoking and deeply moving.

The story takes place on Mars, where a lone narrator lives in a well, waiting patiently for unsuspecting Earth explorers to arrive on Mars, only to fall victim to his terrifying presence. Ray Bradbury's masterful storytelling and vivid descriptions bring the eerie atmosphere of the Martian landscape to life. The story explores themes of isolation, loneliness, and the consequences of human curiosity. Bradbury's ability to create a sense of unease and apprehension keeps readers engaged from start to finish.

Lisbeth is labouring under the delusion that she is Catherine the Great. In today's world she would be confined to an asylum. However, in the future, a more imaginative method of treating people with discordant world views has been developed. Will this therapy work in Lisbeth's case?