Don't Shoot by Robert Zacks delivers a tense and thought-provoking science fiction narrative that challenges the instinct to react with force in the face of the unknown. Zacks crafts a story where a single decision—to act or to hold back—can determine the fate of individuals, or even entire civilizations. As the narrative unfolds, readers are drawn into a high-stakes situation filled with uncertainty, misinterpretation, and the looming threat of irreversib...

Our 54th issue is another good one. On the mystery side, we have a great original tale by Jacqueline Feimor (courtesy of Acquiring Editor Michael Bracken), plus strong stories by Stephen D. Rogers (selected by Barb Goffman) and James Holding, another solve-it-yourself puzzler from Hal Charles (the writing team of Hal Blythe and Charlie Sweet), and an Edwardian mystery novel by Dick Donovan—whose popularity rivaled that of Arthur Conan Doyle in their day.On the science fiction side,...

Zack invites and welcomes storytelling, interviews, and conceptual dialogue all on the same page, interwoven into a timeless weaving process. Story-memories of his childhood, growing up in jim crow Alabama, becomes sage story-songs of joy and resilience. These story-memories don't leave you hanging. They are combined with concepts and solution-based ideas on ways to find common ground through the unique human experience. When you thought that was all, Zack brings in another component: "Int...

The grizzled old space veteran leaned back in his chair and stared up through the transparent dome. In the black sky, myriad white specks gleamed without twinkling, their light unbent by atmosphere or dust. The steady pulse of the airmakers kept rhythm with the heartbeats of the young men seated in a semi-circle, listening with glistening eyes to these ancient tales of an Earth they’d never seen—the home of their species.They stared hungrily at the old man’s face. There was a silve...

Dive into the enchanting worlds of "Amazing Tales Volume 129", where each story transports you to realms both familiar and fantastical. This anthology weaves together narratives of adventure, mystery, and cosmic wonder, inviting readers to explore the vast expanse of human imagination. In "From Outer Space" by Robert Zacks, a seasoned spacefarer mesmerizes a group of young listeners with stories of Earth, a distant world they can only dream of. Through his vivid tales of love, labor, and t...

50 Vintage Sci-Fi Short Stories 4: More Than 29 Hours of Classic Science Fiction is another extraordinary collection celebrating the imagination and innovation of the greatest science fiction writers of all time. Spanning more than 29 hours, these fifty timeless stories take listeners on unforgettable journeys through strange worlds, distant futures, impossible inventions, and mysteries that continue to inspire generations of science fiction fans.Featuring legendar...

Lost Sci-Fi Books 161 thru 170 - Ten Lost Sci-Fi Short Stories from the 1930s, 40s, 50s and 60sThe Sky Was Full of Ships by Theodore Sturgeon - They tried Gordon Kent for murder–but who was really responsible?He That Hath Wings by Edmond Hamilton - The story of a modern Icarus — David Rand was a freak of nature, a glorious, winged freak, who had experienced the freedom of the sky and could no longer be tied to the ground

Long before humanity reached the Moon, writers were already traveling far beyond it.Lost Sci-Fi Books 161 thru 180 gathers twenty extraordinary stories spanning more than two centuries of imagination, including a remarkable tale from 1752 and classics from the 1930s, 40s, 50s and 60s. These are stories from an age when the universe seemed limitless and every distant planet, mysterious visitor and unexplained phenomenon offered another doorway into the unknown.The collection...

Encounters From Beyond 3: Classic Tales of Alien Contact presents sixteen unforgettable journeys into the unknown, where mysterious visitors, distant worlds, and extraordinary encounters challenge everything humanity believes about the universe. These timeless adventures from the Golden Age of science fiction blend suspense, wonder, and imagination into stories that continue to captivate readers decades after they were first published.This remarkable collection fea...

Twenty-Five Sci-Fi Flashes is a fast-paced collection of 25 vintage science fiction stories from the 1920s, ’30s, ’40s, ’50s and ’60s. Featuring more than 3 hours of classic sci-fi, this anthology showcases unforgettable tales by Ray Bradbury, Isaac Asimov, Arthur C. Clarke, Fritz Leiber, August Derleth, and two remarkably early stories written by a teenage Philip K. Dick.Whether you’re discovering these timeless c...

Beyond the Stars 3 launches another unforgettable expedition into the golden age of science fiction with seventeen classic adventures that span the vast reaches of space and the limitless imagination of some of the genre’s greatest authors. Every story offers a fresh destination, an unexpected challenge, and a reminder that the universe is always stranger than anyone expects.This remarkable collection features stories by Robert Silverberg, Ray Bradbury, Philip K. D...

The 1950s were filled with big ideas and fearless imagination, and 1950s Science Fiction 4 brings together 24 stories that capture the remarkable variety of science fiction from that unforgettable decade. Strange planets, robots, time travel, alien encounters, bizarre inventions, and futures gone unexpectedly wrong are all waiting inside.Philip K. Dick takes center stage with five stories: Strange Eden, Foster, You’re Dead!, Prominent Author