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...

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...

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...

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...

The stunningly awesome thirteenth volume of the Golden Age of Science Fiction!! Featuring: Death Wish, by Ned Lang Assignment’s End, by Roger Dee Double or Nothing, by Jack Sharkey The Victor, by Bryce Walton The Nostalgia Gene, by Roy Hutchins Garrity's Annuities, by David Mason The Freelancer, by Robert Zacks My Lady Selene, by Magnus Ludens The Great Nebraska Sea, by Allan Danzig On the Fourth Planet, by J.F. Bone $1,000 A Plate, by Jack McKenty Sweet Tooth, by Robert F. Young Hot Plane...

Vintage Sci-Fi 6 - 21 Classic Science Fiction Short Stories from Philip K Dick, Isaac Asimov, Murray Leinster, Robert Silverberg, Harry Harrison and moreSmall World by William F. NolanZ by Charles L. FontenayTanks by Murray LeinsterFrom Outer Space by Robert ZacksChristmas on Ganymede by Isaac AsimovSomeday by Isaac AsimovTime Pussy by Isaac AsimovThe Turning Wheel by Philip K. DickPlanet of the A...

Lost Sci-Fi Books 166 thru 170 - Five Lost Sci-Fi Short Stories from 1833 and the 1930s, 40s, 50s and 60sThe Mortal Immortal by Mary Shelley - ***July 16, 1833.***—This is a memorable anniversary for me; on it I complete my three hundred and twenty-third year!The Moon That Vanished by Leigh Brackett - A fallen satellite of the Planet Venus is the lure which leads three hunted beings to the mysterious island of smiling death!

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

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...

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...

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,...