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Adventurers journey into the foreboding unknown regions of outer space in these two classic science fiction tales from the Hugo and Nebula Award winning author.

After a disastrous planet-wide war, Earth is nothing more than an elite graveyard—but Fletcher Carson is venturing back in search of a vital bounty. Fletcher, a former artist, is joined by a sentient machine, an ancient, powerful robot, and a treasure-seeking beauty. They soon discover that Earth harbors more than the carefully groomed tombstones. In the wild land beyond the cemetery there are dangerous machines, mutant creatures, and even humans who never left their home planet.

In Project Mastodon, Clifford Simak explores the fascinating implications of time travel with his signature blend of humor and wit. Imagine a group of friends embarking on a daring adventure to the past, without the backing of government or industry‚Aîjust sheer determination and a limited budget. What if you could travel back 150,000 years, to a time when mastodons and saber-toothed tigers roamed North America? As they navigate the challenges of their journey, including the inevitable question of running out of funds, Simak masterfully delves into these intriguing scenarios, leaving ...

In this gripping tale from Astounding Stories of 1932, Earth faces a terrifying onslaught from sinister black monsters that materialize from the void, wreaking havoc and destruction with an unstoppable force. As chaos reigns and hope dwindles, humanity‚As fate rests on the shoulders of 98 courageous men. Can they uncover a way to fight back against the seemingly invincible foes? Tune in to discover their daring quest for survival and the fate of our world.

In a distant future, the solar system relies on a single energy source, tightly controlled by a powerful corporation intent on using its dominance to rule the planets. Unbeknownst to this corporate giant, a pair of rogue scientists stumble upon a groundbreaking new form of energy that could shatter their monopoly. As the stakes rise, the corporation will stop at nothing to maintain its grip on power, leading to an epic showdown across the stars. Join us for a thrilling tale of innovation, betrayal, and interstellar conflict. (Summary by Boojumuk)

Alone and cursed, he embarks on a perilous journey through the shadows to a forbidden gateway that leads to worlds beyond our mortal existence. Forever haunted by an ultimate truth that grants him the knowledge of immortality‚Aîa burden no man was meant to bear! - Summary by Super Science Stories, May 1950