Civilizations must make sense somehow. But was this one the gaudy, impossible exception?

A virtual-reality novel from a time before virtual reality, Simulacron-3 is a prophetic tale of a future where nothing is as it appears to be.Douglas Hall is part of a team that builds an artificial environment to simulate reality. This enables them to get public opinion polls without waiting for the opinions of people around them. But then something goes terribly wrong and his partners on the program start disappearing.But is it a simulated disappearance, or is someone out...

The story likely explores themes of alternate realities, parallel universes, or time travel. The title "Spillthrough" suggests a breach or leakage between different dimensions or timelines, leading to unforeseen consequences for the characters involved.As the plot unfolds, readers may be introduced to a protagonist who discovers the existence of these alternate realities or becomes caught up in the repercussions of a spillthrough event. The novel may delve into the implications of crossing...

In "Gravy Train," the story is set in a futuristic world where the economy and society revolve around the concept of effortless wealth and prosperity, commonly referred to as "the gravy train." The novel explores a society where wealth is abundant and easy to come by, creating a culture of complacency, greed, and corruption.The protagonist begins to realize that beneath the surface of this seemingly utopian world, there are serious flaws and inequalities. As the story unfolds, he embarks o...

Milton Bradford is a very special man. God, the Creative Force, resides within him.The Creative Force is hiding inside Bradford because the universe that the Force created has become terrifyingly complex. Plus, God can no longer control the Destructive Force, which God created to alleviate boredom.Perhaps God might be able to manage existence better if the universe were less complex, but even then, would God be ready for the final battle with the Destructive Force?

The classic tale of a post-apocalyptic world where humans have built a society in the dark underground. The descendants of the survivors only remember the pre-apocalyptic world in old stories, legends and myths.Light, itself, is remembered as something holy, and Radiation is feared as the ultimate evil.Jared is the son of the Prime Survivor, the leader of the Lower Level Clan. In a world of darkness and monsters both real and imagined, Jared embarks on a quest for Light. Li...

Civilizations must make sense somehow. But was this one the gaudy, impossible exception?

Depuis que Lumière a abandonné les hommes, personne n’a encore enfreint la loi et franchi la Barrière qui sépare les Niveaux du Monde Originel. Lorsque Jared s’y risque, c’est pour découvrir des monstres qui émettent un son qu’il n’avait encore jamais entendu. Se pourrait-il que ce son ait un rapport avec Lumière? À moins que ces monstres ne soient, au contraire, les émissaires d’Obscurité, le mal absolu? Et qui sont réellement les Ziveurs, ces hommes étranges qui se servent de leurs yeux ...

Hannon Fuller, l'inventeur du Simulacron 3, un simulateur d'environnement total, vient de mourir dans un accident. Douglas Hall, son assistant, le remplace tout naturellement. Il va vite s'apercevoir que les projets d'Horace P. Siskin, le président de la RÉACO, propriétaire du Simulacron 3, ne sont pas aussi désintéressés que celui-ci le prétend. Et peut-être la mort de Fuller n'est-elle pas accidentelle? La disparition du chef de la sécurité de l'entreprise et de notes secrètes laissées p...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Civilizations must make sense somehow. But was this one the gaudy, impossible exception?

Great collection of action short stories by Daniel F. Galouye from "The Golden Age of Science Fiction". Featured here: "The Chasers", "Spillthrough", "All Jackson's Children", and "Gravy Train".

Galaxy's Edge magazine is published every two months by Phoenix Pick, the science fiction and fantasy imprint of Arc Manor. Each issue includes a mix of new and reprinted stories, a serialization of a novel, and book reviews.Edited by Mike ResnickStories by: Nancy Kress, Nick T. Chan, Janis Ian, Marina J. Lostetter, Tom Gerencer, Robert Silverberg, Ed McKeown, Maureen McHugh, Jeff Calhoun, Edmond HamiltonNovel excerpt: Pallas by L. Neil SmithSerialization: D...