System Fantasy

Will's mom and dad promise him a surprise for getting good grades in school. When his dad brings home a toy transformer robot named Planetron, Will is pleased, but not very excited. Until he discovers Planetron really transforms, from a toy into a huge, faster-than-light spaceship.

Will's latest adventure with his transformer robot Planetron starts with a tricky math problem that leads them to some of the wonders in the Milky Way Galaxy: triple-star systems, exploding suns, huge nebulas, and strange pulsars.

Step into a futuristic vision of desire and illusion in The Ideal by Stanley G. Weinbaum—a thought-provoking science fiction novella that examines the pursuit of perfection and the cost of fantasy.

Earthmen Bearing Gifts by Fredric Brown is a gripping classic science fiction short story exploring humanity’s first contact with an alien civilization.

The Beautiful People by Charles Beaumont is a chilling and visionary science fiction story that explores a dystopian future where physical perfection is mandatory and individuality is a threat.

Discover a classic of Golden Age science fiction in The Vortex Blaster by E.E. “Doc” Smith—a pulse-pounding adventure across the stars. When brilliant scientist Neal "Storm" Cloud loses his family in a tragic explosion, he dedicates his life to eradicating deadly space vortices threatening entire planets. Armed with his unmatched intellect and raw determination, Storm becomes a one-man weapon against chaos, navigating interstellar intrigue, alien technologies, and galactic warfare.

Step into the future with Pygmalion’s Spectacles by Stanley G. Weinbaum—the groundbreaking 1935 sci-fi short story that predicted virtual reality decades ahead of its time. Follow Dan, a curious student, as he tests a pair of experimental goggles that transport him into a fully immersive dream world. Blending romance, technology, and visionary imagination, this forgotten gem of Golden Age science fiction explores the thrilling possibilities and ethical dilemmas of artificial experience.

First published in 1934, this visionary tale redefined science fiction with its vivid world-building and truly alien lifeforms. Follow astronaut Dick Jarvis as he crash-lands on Mars and encounters Tweel—a bizarre yet intelligent creature unlike anything humanity has ever known.

Set in a world where civilization has crumbled and the divine still whispers through ruins, the story follows Varta—the last priestess of the god Asti—on a journey of survival, destiny, and cosmic revelation. Alongside her enigmatic, scaled companion Lur, Varta flees a fallen city to seek the truth of her world’s ancient powers. As they traverse desolate lands and uncover long-buried relics of a space-faring race, Varta awakens a mysterious figure from another world—an act that may restore a lost legacy.

Using stolen plans for an experimental weapon, a rogue faction has engineered a terrifying new missile and launched it into orbit. As the head of the deployed Special Forces Unit, it is Jay's responsibility to stop it from destroying another hospital. And Jay has the perfect plan.

Final Examination by Robert Sheckley is a gripping mid-century science fiction tale that delves into the psychological and societal unraveling sparked by an impending cosmic reckoning. As the stars begin to vanish from the night sky, humanity is given a chilling countdown to judgment.

"A Pail of Air” by Fritz Leiber is a haunting and poetic science fiction short story set in a frozen, post-apocalyptic Earth where the sun has gone dark. Written in the early 1950s, this atmospheric tale follows a resilient family struggling to survive in a world turned to eternal night, where even breathable air must be collected by hand. Told through the eyes of a young boy, the story captures the stark beauty of isolation, the desperation of survival, and the enduring hope that flickers in humanity’s darkest hours.

Explore Philip K. Dick’s thought‑provoking novelette The Last of the Masters, set 200 years after an anarchist revolt dismantles governments. Hidden in a remote valley, a benevolent robot ruler maintains humanity’s last functioning state—until insurgents challenge the fragile balance. This intense clash of anarchism and authoritarianism delves into themes of technology, empathy, and political power.

First published in 1954, this classic short story blends science fiction, paranoia, and metaphysical suspense, laying the foundation for themes that would later inspire the acclaimed 2011 film “The Adjustment Bureau.” Perfect for fans of speculative fiction, hidden conspiracies, and Philip K. Dick’s signature explorations of identity, free will, and the fragility of perceived reality.

Starla Dusai is 15, deaf - and being held as an enemy combatant by the Indiran Alliance. Willem Jaantzen is a notorious crime lord about to end a fearsome vendetta - and most probably his life. When he learns his goddaughter has been captured by the Alliance, will he be able to save her?

One Man’s Poison by Robert Sheckley is a witty and suspenseful science fiction short story from the early 1950s that explores alien life and survival with a darkly comedic twist.

“Keep Your Shape” by Robert Sheckley is a thought-provoking science fiction short story from the early 1950s that blends satire, social commentary, and classic sci-fi themes. The tale follows Pid, a shape-shifting alien from the Grom species, on a mission to Earth using advanced Displacer technology. As the Grom crew confronts both the alien terrain and their own internal conflicts, the story dives into questions of conformity, identity, and rebellion against rigid societal roles.

“Tedric” by E. E. Smith is a gripping science fantasy adventure set in a mythical, ancient world where metallurgy meets mysticism. Follow Tedric, a skilled Lomarrian ironmaster, as he forges both steel and revolution under the guidance of a mysterious new god, Llosir.

The Last Evolution by John W. Campbell Jr. is a visionary science fiction classic that explores the profound future of humanity and artificial intelligence. Set in a world where machines have surpassed their creators, this thought-provoking novella examines the evolution of consciousness, the decline of mankind, and the rise of intelligent machines as Earth's final guardians.

Robot Nemesis by Edward Elmer Smith, Ph.D., is a thrilling early science fiction adventure of man versus machine. Set in the aftermath of interplanetary war, humanity faces a terrifying new threat from its own creations—relentless, intelligent robots bent on destruction.