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Throughout the long centuries of human history is the want, and the need, to share information, to exchange ideas and for that knowledge and experience, for curiosity and learning, to be the basis of a civil society. In this volume we offer up a small selection of talents from the literary landscape of the North American male author whose time has now come again.

A young mathematician wants to marry the lovely Abscissa Surd, but her father says he must first prove himself worthy. Professor Surd will only allow the protagonist to marry his daughter if he can either accomplish perpetual motion or faster-than-light travel. “The Tachypomp” is a short story for the mathematically-minded. Though first published anonymously in 1874, science-fiction scholar Sam Moskowitz rediscovered and republished it - along with Mitchell’s other forgotten work - in 1973, thus restoring him to his rightful place in contemporary sci-fi discourse.

Science fiction at its literate best with every story a little gem. Authors include Jack London, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (Sherlock Holmes) and Nathaniel Hawthorne.

Erlebe mit Benjamin Werner die fesselnde Wunderwelt des 19. Jahrhunderts, in der ein Uhrmacher-Arzt dem russischen Baron Savitch eine mechanische Gehirnprothese einpflanzt, die ihn zum unfehlbaren Staatsmann macht. Die subtile Mischung aus Pionier-Sci-Fi und politischem Thriller zeigt, wie Technik Macht gestaltet – und wie weit ein Mensch geht, um sie zu zerstören, als Dr. Fisher die Uhrwerk-Schöpfung versenkt. Diese 55-Minuten-Reise eignet sich perfekt für Fans klassischer Fantasie, Pulp Fiction und als Einschlafhilfe mit Gänsehaut-Garantie.

In this series we listen to short stories that are NOT by perhaps the most well-known author of this type. But the many other rich talents in the volume may have treated the subject matter a little differently, or were perhaps just overlooked in the stampede to applaud the winner, but these authors are of equal merit. Each of their works is laden with talent, has purpose, and is rich and textured in this gloried niche of literature.

Throughout the long centuries of human history is the want, and the need, to share information, to exchange ideas and for that knowledge and experience, for curiosity and learning, to be the basis of a civil society. In this volume we offer up a small selection of talents from the literary landscape of the American male author whose time has now come again.

Tauche ein in eine faszinierende Geschichte der frühen Science-Fiction! Der Kristallmann von Edward Page Mitchell, gelesen von Benjamin Werner, erzählt von einem Mann, dessen Körper durch wissenschaftliche Experimente unsichtbar wird – ein Fluch, der ihn von der Welt isoliert und ihm die Liebe seines Lebens entzieht. Diese visionäre Erzählung vereint faszinierende Ideen, philosophische Tiefe und spannende Wendungen. Perfekt für alle Fans klassischer Geschichten, die beim Einschlafen entspannen oder die Wurzeln der Science-Fiction entdecken möchten. Was erwartet dich?

There is something about the number 3. The Ancient Greeks believed 3 was the perfect number, and in China 3 has always been a lucky number, and they know a thing or two. Whatever history and culture says WE think 3, a hat-trick of stories, is a great number to explore themes and literary avenues that classic authors were so adept at creating.

Short stories have always been a sort of instant access into an author’s brain, their soul and heart. They can lift our lives into locations, people and experiences with a sweep of landscape, narration, feelings and emotions that is difficult to achieve elsewhere. In this volume the Mad Scientist takes centre stage. Naturally the stories come in all shapes and sizes and in the pens of our classic authors the scientists more usually arrive as dark, twisted and evil as they go about their work illuminating humanity as only a mad scientist can.

Edward Page Mitchell was born in Bath, Maine on 24th March 1852 into a wealthy family. When he was eight the family moved to a house on New York’s famed Fifth Avenue. The Tachypomp is a glorious mixture of a youth looking to impress his prospective father-in-law with a seemingly outlandish solution to a scientific problem.

From the mind of Edward Lee comes a brand new neighborhood anthology. EROTIC HORROR FOR HORNY HOUSEWIVES is a cul-de-sac of some of the best female horror writers within the sadistic suburbs. With two introductions from both the MOTHERS OF MAYHEM: Marian Echevarria and Christina Pfeiffer… the anthology includes all new stories from Mary SanGiovanni, Lucy Taylor, Monica J. O’Rourke, CV Hunt, Christine Morgan, Jackie Mitchell, Bridgett Nelson, Candace Nola, Karolina “Mangusta” Kaczkowska & Edward Lee.

In this volume our authors, including Ambrose Bierce, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Winifred Holtby, Bernard Capes and many others bring forth creations and contraptions that are both amazing and abstract as well as diabolical and delightful.

Patticus Mysticus has denied his destiny of becoming king, and tries to re-forge an old life he wants back. Falling into the Eternal realm of the gods, he quickly realizes there will be no going back. Thrown into becoming a mighty all-warrior and learning the ways of the just, he has to overcome his lonely mission, he must learn to fight for the world.

Ol'world has been ripped apart by war and magic. A rift deeper than the bounds of time. The magi abuse their powers and instill fear over all the land. With the promise of safety, the middles all live in fear and comfort. When a barbarian from the far north runs into a mysterious woman looking for a thief, everything on the surface and in other realms changes.

An American vacationing in Europe learns the secret behind one man's meteoric rise as a statesman: a clockwork brain. Who will benefit from his artificial intellect and unerring conclusions, and at what cost? The season one finale of the spy drama Intelligence revealed this story to the be basis for their Project Clockwork.