Clarkesworld is a Hugo and World Fantasy Award-winning science fiction and fantasy magazine. Each month we bring you a mix of fiction, articles, interviews and art. Our August 2025 issue (#227) contains:Fiction* "A Shaky Bridge" by Marissa Lingen* "And The Planet Loved Him" by L Chan* "Sleeper" by R.T. Ester* "Memories Are Only Valuable if They Can Be Lost" by Ai Jiang* "Sea of Fertility" by Bella Han* "Heart of Thunder" by Raahem Alvi

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This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. In a world where trust is a commodity and betrayal is a constant, one woman must unravel the threads of a deadly conspiracy before it consumes everything she holds dear.When former Army Ranger Emily Jensen stumbles upon a shadowy conspiracy involving a rogue cyber attack, she’s thrust into a deadly game of cat and mouse. With the line between friend and foe blurred, Emily must navigate a web of blackmail, high-stakes political intrigue, and...

This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. Four friends. One legend. A mystery buried deep in the Arizona desert.When the Ghostly Legends Society sets out to explore Arizona’s Superstition Mountains, they expect ghost stories and desert hikes—not danger, riddles, and a hidden history tied to the Lost Dutchman’s Gold.As Ava, Jamie, Leo, and Maya unravel clues carved in stone and face challenges that test their courage, they discover that some secrets are meant to stay hidden.

This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. Navigating the teenage years isn’t easy, but you don’t have to do it alone. Life Skills for the Teenage Soul is your ultimate guide to mastering the essential skills every teenager needs for a fulfilling and successful life. Packed with practical advice, engaging activities, and relatable stories, this book covers everything from building self-awareness and managing emotions to creating healthy relationships and setting meaningful goals.In...

This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. A traitor in the shadows. A ghost from the past. And a system designed to destroy anyone who questions it.After uncovering the secrets behind Dominion—a surveillance network capable of reshaping truth itself—Emily Jensen is marked. Her allies are disappearing. Her enemies are multiplying. And the man she thought she lost may be the only one who can help her take the system down.Jack Carter knows the code better than anyone. But he al...