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4) Snowglobe
5) Lost in time
8) On impulse
In this amusing tale from the golden age of science fiction, broker Kevin Muldoon is in the market for a job, so when he stumbles across a help-wanted advertisement that seems too good to be true, he decides to pursue the lead despite his misgivings.
12) Double Take
In this fast-paced gem of a tale from the golden age of science fiction, befuddled protagonist Paul Asher finds himself maneuvering a speeding vehicle at the behest of a mysterious female passenger. When the car pulls in to what looks like a large barn, the adventure becomes even more bizarre.
13) The Inhabited
In this fascinating tale from the height of science fiction's golden age, the inhabitants of Earth become vessels that are colonized by a telepathic species of aliens on the prowl for an exciting new world to conquer. It's a compelling look at twentieth-century life from an outsider's perspective.
The planet of Caliban exists much as it has for thousands of years – the knightly orders protect the common people, fighting back the beasts that lurk in the depths of the seemingly endless forests. Young Zahariel and Nemiel aspire to join the greatest of the orders, led by the example of mighty Lion El'Jonson and his vision of a peaceful and unified world. But the coming of the Imperium brings new concerns and a new destiny for the Lion
...15) No Substitutions
In the distant future, human civilization has drastically altered its views on the punishment of criminals. Instead of the teeming, overcrowded prisons of the 21st century, prisoners are placed into a type of suspended animation for the duration of their sentence. But when the man responsible for ushering the convicts into Dreamland comes to question its legitimacy, the system begins to crumble.
16) Sentiment, Inc
In the future, technological advancements have rendered the heartbreak of unrequited love a thing of the past. One enterprising researcher has discovered a way to zap human brains into a state in which they become receptive to a particular person's romantic overtures. But one fellow whose love interest has been forced to undergo the procedure against her will is more than a little peeved about the whole thing—and decides to take action.
17) False Gods
The Great Crusade that has taken humanity into the stars continues. The Emperor of mankind has handed the reins of command to his favoured son, the Warmaster Horus. Yet all is not well in the armies of the Imperium. Horus is still battling against the jealousy and resentment of his brother primarchs and, when he is injured in combat on the planet Davin, he must also battle his inner daemons. With all the temptations that Chaos has to offer, can
...18) Card Trick
Written under the pen name "Walter Bupp," this short story from science-fiction luminary John Berryman is part of a series of linked tales having to do with psychic powers. A unique social club tries to ban protagonist Tex Robertson from its gambling tables on the grounds that he possesses telekinetic powers, a claim that Tex vehemently denies.
19) A Little Journey
Equal parts charming and thought-provoking, this short story from American master of science fiction Ray Bradbury follows the misadventures of a group of elderly women who have poured their life savings into a final trip to an outer-space paradise, only to find out that the promised journey doesn't pan out quite the way they expected it to.
20) Cogito, Ergo Sum
Space jockey Marlow and his lovely lady Pat are cruising the universe when they hit a speed bump of sorts. Suddenly and unexpectedly, everything they thought they knew is torn asunder. Will things ever return to normal for the pair of interstellar travelers?
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