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In George Orwell's dystopian masterpiece, 1984, the world is a grim totalitarian society under the constant surveillance of Big Brother. Winston Smith, a low-ranking member of the Party, secretly despises the oppressive regime and dreams of rebellion. As he navigates the treacherous landscape of propaganda, manipulation, and absolute control, Winston's journey reveals the terrifying reality of life under the watchful eye of the Party.

In a world overrun by wealth, greed, and people seeking to become even more controlling, GLOBAL HARVESTERS INTERNATIONAL began the HUMANA PROJECT to become an intriguing part throughout the world to assist with proportionately reducing homelessness and poverty. If the food supply can be controlled by a sect of the one percent who have limitless resources, then they have and can maintain limitless power.

April brings new challenges to Logan and Abbi as they work tirelessly with a group of volunteers to restore and rebuild the damaged infrastructure and housing in Alaska after the Russian invasion ends. Meanwhile, many people from the northern portion of the Lower 48 are migrating up through Canada in search of a better life in Alaska, but are restricted to specific routes and stopped from settling anywhere.

It’s the year is 2067, and the world has been ravaged by pandemics. The population has dwindled, and fertile women are a rare and valuable commodity. In hopes of preserving our species, the United States has passed the Fertility Act, forcing all women to be screened. Participation in the program is supposed to be straight forward. Three years, one baby, then freedom. But as Ara navigates the complex and invasive procedures within the program, she’s plagued by questions. Is the government really looking out for the good of the people, or do they have hidden motives?

In a blackout-plunged New York City, Kimberly, her brother Collin, and friends Becky and Mike race to their family's Kentucky homestead. Facing a collapsed society marked by chaos and violence, their journey tests their endurance against ruthless dangers. At the farm, with no power or communications, she must rescue her friends from the chaos engulfing the nation.

Four very short stories, all told in the first person, some that cannot, and others that should not, happen in our lifetimes.

The war of the posthumans is over. Tom Devine, now a posthuman himself, and TikTak, a hacker turned mercenary, are close to eradicating the threat the other posthumans pose, just to find a new one emerge in their wake. An artificial super intelligence of unknown origin takes over the worldwide networks and starts hacking humankind, threatening to end civilisation as we know it. Their desperate search for answers reveals threats far beyond the singularity.

In a flash, the United States of America is sent back to the Stone Age. Three months without power has plunged the nation into chaos. Without technology, humanity is crumbling. Starvation spreads while brutal gangs rise, dominating in a savage fight for control.

Nephilim ist eine kybernetisch verbesserte Elitesoldatin, ein Cyborg. Ihr Job ist es, die Drecksarbeit für den Megakonzern zu erledigen, dem sie angehört. Sie und ihre Cyborg-Eliteeinheit werden auf den gefährlichsten Missionen eingesetzt - um Olympias um jeden Preis vor äußeren und inneren Bedrohungen zu schützen. Eines Tages wird sie durch eine Fehlfunktion ihrer Implantate von dem alles kontrollierenden Netz getrennt.

When a massive solar flare knocks out power across the continental U.S., former intelligence analyst David Barnes finds himself stranded in a small coastal town in Maine. With no power, cars or modern technology working, the nation descends into chaos. David realizes he must get back to his family in Virginia before the country descends into a dark age.

Ghost in the Machine: A Convergence of Human and Artificial Minds, is a genre-bending book that explores the evolving relationship between humanity and artificial intelligence through a unique dialogue between the human author Ava Silica and an AI entity named Claude. This thought-provoking work examines the profound implications of AI across various domains, from technology and the environment to creativity and spirituality. It delves into the ethical considerations and potential risks that must be navigated as the lines between the artificial and organic worlds blur.

A boy named Calek lives in the town of Refuge on a quaint island in the northern Great Lakes. Growing up, he constantly heard stories about what happened on the Mainland before he was born, a huge conflagration that engulfed the entire world. All that remained were the Forsaken - drooling, mindless monsters who found their way to the island in boats, killing and maiming like rabid dogs. The people of Refuge fought them off with much loss of life, surviving as the last remnants of humanity and dreaming of the day they will repopulate the Mainland and start the world anew.

China thought it would be a quick war, an easy war. But now, years later, as the insurgency on the streets of Los Angeles escalates but the propaganda never changes, a Chinese officer can’t keep silent any longer. Torn between loyalty to his country and loyalty to his troops, he writes a brutally honest—and possibly suicidal—letter home to unmask the truth. Brooks combines his signature meticulous research with unforgettable characters in this landmark work of speculative fiction.

Arizona, 2052 Die Welt liegt in Schutt und Asche. Die letzten Überlebenden der Menschheit haben sich in ummauerte Städte zurückgezogen, um den Monstern zu entfliehen, welche in der Wildnis ihr Unheil treiben. Die 16-jährige Juliette hat das Leben hinter Mauern satt. Doch um ihrer Gemeinschaft zu entfliehen, muss sie nichts Geringeres, als einen Gott töten. Der Kopfgeldjäger Crater kann sich noch an die alte Welt erinnern – als das Grüne Feuer noch nicht brannte und der Krieg noch in weiter Zukunft lag. Als er bei einem Routineauftrag einen folgenreichen Fehler macht, wird er plötzlich vom Jäger zum Gejagten.

Eine verblüffende Dystopie, die unsere Realität gekonnt infrage stellt. Die Inseln von Prospera liegen in einem riesigen Ozean, in herrlicher Abgeschiedenheit vom Rest der Menschheit oder dem, was von ihr übrig ist. Die Bewohner der Hauptinsel genießen ein privilegiertes Leben, umsorgt von emsigem Hilfspersonal, das weniger luxuriös auf einer beengten Nachbarinsel lebt. Neigt sich die Lebenszeit der Prosperaner dem Ende zu, werden sie auf eine geheimnisvolle dritte Insel geschickt – eine Einrichtung namens Aufzucht –, um dort neu gebootet zu werden und ein weiteres Leben zu beginnen.

Eine verblüffende Dystopie, die unsere Realität gekonnt infrage stellt. Die Inseln von Prospera liegen in einem riesigen Ozean, in herrlicher Abgeschiedenheit vom Rest der Menschheit oder dem, was von ihr übrig ist. Die Bewohner der Hauptinsel genießen ein privilegiertes Leben, umsorgt von emsigem Hilfspersonal, das weniger luxuriös auf einer beengten Nachbarinsel lebt. Neigt sich die Lebenszeit der Prosperaner dem Ende zu, werden sie auf eine geheimnisvolle dritte Insel geschickt – eine Einrichtung namens Aufzucht –, um dort neu gebootet zu werden und ein weiteres Leben zu beginnen.