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,...

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...

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

Lost Sci-Fi Books 161 thru 180 - Twenty Lost Sci-Fi Short Stories from the 1930s, 40s, 50s and 60s and one from 1752The Sky Was Full of Ships by Theodore SturgeonHe That Hath Wings by Edmond HamiltonSmall World by William F. NolanThe Pause by Isaac AsimovThe Most Sentimental Man by Evelyn E. SmithThe Mortal Immortal by Mary ShelleyThe Moon That Vanished by Leigh BrackettChicken Farm by Ross Rocklynne

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...

They gather each day beneath a transparent dome, hungry for stories of a world they have never seen. The old space veteran speaks of oceans, cities, sunlight, and choices once taken for granted—but what they truly want to hear is how it all ended. Not the glory. Not the pride. The mistake.From Outer Space unfolds as a quiet confession. The first contact came through scientific triumph, when new wavelengths reached beyond Earth’s atmosphere and drew an answer from the stars. Brillia...

1950s Science Fiction 4 - 24 Science Fiction Short Stories From the 1950sStrange Eden by Philip K. DickDeath Star by James McKimmey Jr.The Pioneer by Irving Cox Jr.Rabbits Have Long Ears by Lawrence F. WillardFoster You're Dead by Philip K. DickWreck Off Triton by Alfred CoppelProminent Author by Philip K. DickThe Luckiest Man Alive! by William MorrisonForsyte’s Retreat by Winston MarksU...