Beyond the Stars 9: Classic Science Fiction Adventures invites you on eighteen unforgettable journeys across the solar system and beyond, where every destination promises new discoveries, unexpected dangers, and extraordinary encounters. From lonely planets and drifting spacecraft to distant colonies and mysterious civilizations, these classic tales capture the spirit of adventure that made the Golden Age of science fiction timeless.This collection features an outs...

The Vegans Were Curious by Winston Marks takes us to a strange corner of the galaxy, where superior beings hover over Earth and try to understand the unpredictable creatures who live here. When a Sirian decides to investigate humans firsthand, he discovers their nuclear experiments, their laws, their emotions, and their bizarre social habits — with consequences that are both dangerous and absolutely unforgettable.Marks blends sharp humor with thoughtful science fiction. His alien o...

This issue, we have an original mystery by dbschlosser (courtesy of Acquiring Editor Michael Bracken), a recent tale by Bruce Robert Coffin (courtesy of Acquiring Editor Barb Goffman), and a slightly older tale by James Holding. Our mystery novel is As a Thief in the Night, by R. Austin Freeman—part of his Dr. Thorndyke series. And, of course, a solve-it-yourself puzzler from Hal Charles.On the science fiction side, we have an original story by Larry Tritten, plus classics...

Raiders of the VoidWhere Fortune Favors the FearlessOut beyond the safety of civilized space, the rules no longer apply. In the endless darkness between the stars, survival belongs to the bold, the clever… and sometimes the ruthless.Raiders of the Void brings together five thrilling adventures where danger waits around every asteroid, abandoned spacecraft conceal deadly secrets, and every mission could be your last....

Tabby by Winston Marks.

Outlaws of Tomorrow 2: Classic Science Fiction Crime Stories delivers eighteen unforgettable tales where crime, justice, and survival collide in futures limited only by imagination. Here, criminals don’t simply outrun the law—they challenge intelligent machines, outwit impossible technology, steal across the stars, and discover that every perfect crime carries unexpected consequences.This remarkable collection features legendary storytellers including Rober...

In "Forsyte's Retreat," the protagonist, Forsyte, leads a team of astronauts on a mission to investigate a newly discovered planet. However, their expedition takes a dark turn when they encounter unexpected dangers and alien creatures. As they struggle to survive in the harsh environment of an alien world, they must confront their own fears and the mysteries surrounding the planet.Winston Marks' writing style in "Forsyte's Retreat" is characterized by its vivid descriptions, imaginative wo...

Set in a future where space travel is possible, "The Test Colony" follows a team of pioneers who embark on a mission to establish a new settlement on a distant world. However, when they arrive, they discover that the planet is far more hostile and unforgiving than they had anticipated. As they struggle to overcome the planet's harsh environment and fend off mysterious threats, the colonists must confront their own fears and weaknesses in order to survive.Winston Marks' vivid imagination an...

The monsters of our childhood do not fade away... - John le CarreVengeful undead. Demons. Hungry rats. These creatures and more haunt city streets, unlit hallways, deep space, and the corners of your imagination in Re-Terrify.Send shivers down your spine with 18 horrifying tales from an international roster of authors. Featuring fiction from Douglas Smith, Nancy Springer, James Dorr, Winston Marks, Lisa Lepovetsky, Eric Choi, Darrell Schweitzer, Meriah Crawford, Jo...

Encounters From Beyond 5: Classic Tales of Alien Contact presents seventeen unforgettable adventures where humanity reaches beyond the familiar and discovers a universe filled with astonishing life, impossible mysteries, and unexpected dangers. From alien visitors arriving on Earth to explorers venturing onto distant worlds, these timeless stories celebrate the wonder, suspense, and imagination that made classic science fiction a lasting treasure.This remarkable co...

Sextus Rollo Forsyte is a man who survives by keeping the world at arm’s length. He is polished, capable, and deeply private, a hotel manager who understands systems, schedules, and human behavior with practiced ease. When he accepts a seemingly perfect position in a coastal hotel, he expects chaos of the ordinary kind—staff conflicts, demanding guests, and endless logistics. What he finds instead is something far more unsettling: a place that functions flawlessly on the surface while quie...

The "Golden Age of Science Fiction" Megapacks are designed to introduce readers to classic science fiction writers of the 1940s-1960s who might otherwise be forgotten. Winston K. Marks (1915-1979) is one such unjustly forgotten author.Included here are 12 science fiction stories, published between 1953 and 1959, representing some of his best work:THE WATER EATER (1953)UNBEGOTTEN CHILD (1953)…SO THEY BAKED A CAKE (1954)BACKLASH (1954)TABBY (1954)