Preferred Risk - formato ePub

The computer seemed to work as it should. The speed was within acceptable limits. He gave up trying to see the ground and was forced to trust the machinery designed for amateur pilots. The flare bloomed,...

Eighteen men and two women in the closed world of a space ship for five months can only spell tension and trouble-but in this case, the atmosphere was literally poisoned. Lester Del Rey proves his sci-fi...

In a moment he was through the cloud barrier and into the darkness. Earth was below the horizon today, but he saw Mars, clear and sharp against the backdrop of space. They wouldn't have done a fool thing...

Originally published in Harlan Ellison's classic anthology, Dangerous Visions, here is Lester del Rey's famous contribution, "Evensong."By the time he reached the surface of the little planet, even the...

"Wilbur Hawkes wakes with no memory of the last seven months. He knows he's in danger, but he doesn’t know why. No sooner does he leave his apartment than it explodes in flames, and, to escape, he must...

Set in the early 22nd century: Dr. Daniel Feldman, stripped of rank and status and named pariah for violating Medical Lobby rules, stows away on a spaceship and flees to Mars Colony. There, while essentially...

Eighteen men and two women in the closed world of a space ship for five months can only spell tension and trouble—but in this case, the atmosphere was literally poisoned. Who is trying to kill them and...

The quirky mind of famous SF writer Lester del Ray gives us three wonderful tales ranging from zombies , time travel and eternal life . Listen and enjoy.

Fantascienza - racconto (15 pagine) - Avere una donna di casa che pulisce, stira e cucina senza doversi sposare? David e Phil avevano trovato la soluzione. Ma Helen O’Loy era qualcosa di più.La recente...

Bruce Gordon was an ex-fighter, ex-gambler, ex-cop, ex-reporter, and now he was an ex-patriot of Earth. Security shipped him to Mars with a knife, 100 credits, and a yellow card that meant no return....

The computer seemed to work as it should. The speed was within acceptable limits. He gave up trying to see the ground and was forced to trust the machinery designed for amateur pilots. The flare bloomed,...

Fear cut through the unconscious mind of Wilbur Hawkes. With almost physical violence, it tightened his throat and knifed at his heart. It darted into his numbed brain, screaming at him. He was a soft...

Fear cut through the unconscious mind of Wilbur Hawkes. With almost physical violence, it tightened his throat and knifed at his heart. It darted into his numbed brain, screaming at him. He was a soft...

Dave stared around the office. He went to the window and stared upwards at the crazy patchwork of the sky. For all he knew, in such a sky there might be cracks. In fact, as he looked, he could make out...

The computer seemed to work as it should. The speed was within acceptable limits. He gave up trying to see the ground and was forced to trust the machinery designed for amateur pilots. The flare bloomed,...

It seemed Earth was a rich, and undefended planet in a warring, hating galaxy. Things can be deceptive though; children playing can be quite rough - but that ain't war, friend! Lester Del Rey weaves a...

Dead-eye gets another cryptic message from Valdís. THey need to stop a madman intent on destroying the world.Old enemies must put aside their past and work together, or everyone might die.Another Dead-eye...

The story follows Nick Uys, a hereditary guardian of an ancient power beneath Pinelands' garden city. When an archivist discovers plans revealing the suburb's true purpose, she uncovers a hidden world...

Rated "Most Popular Fiction Magazine 2024" by Chill Subs Named Top 10 "Best Lit Mags of 2023, 2024" by Chill Subs Delight in intriguing, thought-provoking conversations about ethics, philosophy, and social...

Aspen Fahey is a non-binary aspiring community witch and failed witchfluencer living in downtown Toronto. When their aunt dies and leaves them her house and witching practice on beautiful, idyllic Vancouver...

Can they uncover the truth before the killer strikes again, or will their trust unravel under the weight of buried secrets?Fresh off her first successful case, Agent Harvest Rosenbloom is eager for a...

JOURNEYS is a poignant, often humorous tale of resilience, divinity, and the magic of human connection. It invites readers to reflect on their own journeys of healing and the transformative power of finding...

Jupiter finds a cursed object that forces her to repeat every day

Some murders are random. This one is personal.Detective Paxina Mulenga thought she had lost everything when her husband, Jacob, died three years ago—his death ruled an accident, his case buried. But when...

Nathaniel Aarmon, the long-lost prince of Tabor, emerges from the shadows of obscurity to reclaim his family's crown. Assisted by his loyal comrades in the Brotherhood of the Black Arrow, Nathaniel embarks...

Mia Ortez spent her entire life in pain until she came to Magnolia Falls Ranch, and met the man she thought she'd spend the rest of her life with.When her chance at the future she planned with him is...

You've heard of Garris Kelley, but you shouldn't have.The last thing a covert CIA operative would wish for is to become an overnight sensation. But now that President Cahill has exposed him on social...

Getting accepted into the dinner club can be murder..."Take one feisty widow and her appealing friends, add a gourmet dinner club, sprinkle with murder and you have a recipe for a delightful read!" ~Laura...

For fans of Janet Evanovich and Harper Lin's "Granny" series comes a witty adventure about what happens when a mysterious theft blows a retired spy's dream vacation out of the water!Delphine Lougheed's...

After striking a deal with an evil god, Thomas is now bound to fulfill his promise to her. But finding the perfect man for the god of fear is no simple task when he's stuck at sea on a skeleton crew run...

Welcome to Jöro……a land once teeming with the majestic presence of dragons, known as the Draughtrìnd, now reduced to ashes by the insatiable greed of a malevolent king. Though the war between man and...

<p>Are you ready to explore the strange, the dark, and the unexpected? Enter the world of <em>Night Light Tales</em>, a collection of fifteen unpredictable short stories that will keep...

Uncovering ancient secrets, evading certain death—welcome to Darla's daily grind. Reclusive treasure hunter Darla Oswiu is closing in on the relic she covets the most, the lost star chart to Old Earth—...

Bob wants it all. Gold. Old ruins. Big monsters. The Wastelands promise to fulfill even his greatest greed.As long as he has that half-wit, half-troll protecting him from trouble.However, dark gods awaken...

Chace Haig. A name. A contact. A guy who knows a guy, when you need something that's illegal, immoral, or unavailable. For a small finder's fee. He's also a long-term, deep-cover secret agent, but you...

📽️ Just like a movie . . . but you can't close your eyes. ❤️ A murder? In her little Virginia town?  Who would want to kill the town's gentle philanthropist. And why does Bryen Ann McMurphy have trouble...

Grab a blanket and head to the park for Spring Break: Cozy Mysteries for Spring The Feline Caper, A Pine Grove MysteryVerna Timms is in trouble. A lover of cats, she might have a rather generous amount...

I am Blackstone, Jessica Blackstone and I am called to look into an archaeological dig in Siberia, is what I find made by aliens or the entire truth of us humans is not even known? What I find leads me...

Beware the enemy who hides in plain sight.Samantha and Kathy head to Shady Acres, owned by the Fisher family, for a weekend getaway in the mountains. As soon as they get there, both of them have an uneasy...

For the first time, you can read the entire Cocktales series in one steamy boxed set! Party NakedIt's hate at first sight when hot cop Jarod gives Stephanie a ticket. So when Jarod finds himself in her...

Shams is a young Syrian refugee woman who lives in Shatila, one of the world's oldest refugee camps. She dreams of education and living a better life in Europe. But there are no schools in the camp, and...

James Grant hates riding on the back of a great white shark, even when that shark possesses a microchip in its brain to control it.The United States Marines who have press-ganged him into service after...

After studying the Chariot card, Alice and Eliot finalize their wedding plans.

From vanishing cookies in the cafeteria to a masked musician's secret, each case leads the Young Investigators through clever clues, daring stakeouts, and surprising suspects. But when a volunteer mysteriously...

After a terrible break-up with the love of her life, bear shifter Aditi has given up on dating. As much as Aditi wants to avoid her ex, Lena, they share a close friend which means they can't help but...

Kayla Reed is the bane of my existence.  She's self-centered, flighty, flirty, messy, and loud. All things that I can't stand.  And yet… I can't stop thinking about her.  She is the star of my every fantasy....