System Fiction

Explore the haunting beauty of Mars in Valley of Dreams by Stanley G. Weinbaum—a visionary science fiction classic that follows Captain Harrison and his crew on a groundbreaking Martian expedition.

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.

When Stink learns that Pluto has flunked the Planet Test for being too shrimpy, he has no choice but to take a stand for the sake of little planets (and little people) everywhere. Will our humble hero, Stink Moody, be smart enough to defeat a panel of big-shot scientists and class know-it-all Riley Rottenberger? For the answer to this burning question, tune in - and prepare to have your universe rocked!

The gang are back in the Wolf's Den and are finally ready to put their abilities toward forces for good. The threat of Roy Lykos has finally been put to rest . . .or has it? His tentacles of power may stretch further than John had initially thought.

En un futuro controlado por entidades corporativas donde el viaje espacial es posible, una compañía de seguros debe aprobar y abastecer todas las misiones planetarias. Los equipos de exploración tienen que ir acompañados de androides suministrados por las aseguradoras, por su propio bien. Pero en una sociedad donde los contratos se conceden al postor más bajo, la seguridad no es lo más importante.

Everything is going according to plan. Ivan Susanin has successfully installed a beacon in the undead territory and returned home. The situation changes when the next mission to the city of goblins is delayed, while his home planet becomes the battleground. Monsters invade Earth, and Ivan must become one of the leaders and unite the players under his banner, albeit within the borders of his own country. If circumstances demand that he discloses his identity and cooperates with the authorities, so be it! Modern weapons and equipment, instructors, financing, and protection by law....

The Leviathan is dead. Humanity has won the global mission but the price has been too high. Japan is in ruins, Honshu lies partially underwater, and the capital has been destroyed. The country has been left without leadership and tens of millions have perished, while monsters continue to hunt down the survivors. Ivan Susanin heads to the submerged Toyo as part of an expedition to find the missing raven, help evacuate the civilians and slay as many monsters as possible. And that's only on the surface.

The Trap by H. P. Lovecraft is a chilling short story that blends supernatural horror with cosmic mystery. Centered on a cursed antique mirror that acts as a portal to another dimension, the tale follows Canevin and his student Robert as they confront dark forces, warped realities, and the sinister legacy of Axel Holm’s forbidden experiments. Perfect for fans of eerie classic horror, Lovecraftian themes, and stories where ordinary objects conceal terrifying secrets, this haunting narrative captures the timeless fear of curiosity gone too far.

The return to the city of goblins draws ever closer but Ivan Susanin's survival hangs in the balance. It is more than just the monsters. The capture of the Dungeon, creation of the Minor Altar and growth of the Cult of Heresy has attracted the attention of the Earth gods. The number of contenders for the grand prize is growing, hostile gods are joining the race, and the existence of an independent candidate is unacceptable. Nevertheless, the gods cannot sentence one of the Alliance leaders and the strongest player on Earth to death.

Discover the epic world of the Hyborian Age—Robert E. Howard’s legendary prehistory that gave rise to Conan the Barbarian. Explore ancient kingdoms, savage landscapes, and timeless battles in this foundational work of sword and sorcery fiction. A must-hear for fantasy fans and lore lovers alike.

The Played trilogy includes the complete scorching romance between tech millionaire Adam Drake and proud geek-girl Mia Strong, from their first meeting under scandalous circumstances to love of a lifetime. This box set contains the first three books in the Gaming The System series.

Chrysalis, ein mächtiger, milliardenschwerer Tech-Konzern, ist weltweit führend in der Entwicklung von Robotik und Unterhaltungstechnologie. Als der Medienmogul Russel Spearman während einer Aufsichtsratssitzung plötzlich verstirbt, glaubt man zunächst an einen Herzanfall. Doch innerhalb weniger Tage sterben zwei weitere Geschäftsführer unter mysteriösen Umständen. Jeremy Logan, Experte für unerklärliche Phänomene, wird beauftragt, den rätselhaften Todesfällen auf den Grund zu gehen.

Le narrateur visite un établissement psychiatrique dans le sud de la France, réputé pour son traitement révolutionnaire des maladies mentales, le système de la douceur.

He didn’t respond. So they wrote scripture. In a galaxy obsessed with meaning, Null—an unassuming logistics AI—accidentally becomes the most revered figure in the known universe. Not because it spoke. Not because it acted. But precisely because it didn’t. When Null fails to acknowledge a routine signal, entire planets interpret it as divine silence. When it reroutes a package without explanation, fan theories erupt. When it quietly tries to disappear, congregations begin offering burnt toast in its name.

A bounty hunting survivor. A Galactic dark elf. A woman who has given up her humanity to become something more. These stories and more are available in the first short story anthology for the System Apocalypse, covering year one on Earth. When the world ends, humanity steps up, finding new ways to survive in a world with classes, magic, and monsters. The anthology features exciting, new stories by five new writers and a new, never publicly released short story by Tao Wong.

What if the system knew your every thought… and it was always listening? In a future ruled by Prime—an all-seeing intelligence that claims to protect—obedience isn't demanded. It's expected. Joseph has always followed the rules. Until the day he doesn't. One small defiance sends him down a path he never imagined—into a hidden world of layered language, vanishing streets, and a Resistance that doesn't just fight… it thinks in code. Thoughts are tracked. Emotions are weaponized. And silence is never safe.

A baby’s gotta do what a baby’s gotta do! For the first time, the universes get to experience just what kind of monsters Clyde would soon be fathering. With his unborn daughter expelling enormous giga-geysers of power, the young man must scramble to survive the shenanigans. Meanwhile the Fallen God makes her move, preying on Mortem’s desires. Clyde’s daughter even attracts her. That’s not all. Behind all of that, Team Viper begins to mobilize. Surprisingly, Thor, the God of Thunder, is sent to scout. And Thor is murderous. Can Clyde best the legendary God of Thunder?

Nicknamed Dewey Decimal for his obsessive attempts to bring order to the New York Public Library in the wake of disastrous events in the city, the hero of this series earns his keep as a bagman and enforcer for unscrupulous politicians and underworld figures. Now, he’s stumbled upon information concerning the gruesome murder of a prostitute that involves a prominent US senator - and finds himself chasing ghosts and fighting for his life, pursued by private military contractors and the ever-present specter of his own past....

Of Withered Apples by Philip K. Dick is a hauntingly symbolic short story that blends dreamlike imagery with unsettling undercurrents of fate and desire. In this surreal tale, Dick draws readers into a world where ordinary objects—such as withered apples hanging on a tree—take on an ominous significance, suggesting temptation, decay, and the fragility of human will.

Enter the icy grip of terror with Cool Air by H. P. Lovecraft, a haunting tale of science, obsession, and the fragile boundary between life and death. Set in a New York City boarding house, this chilling story follows an unnamed narrator who encounters the enigmatic Doctor Muñoz—a brilliant but reclusive physician whose reliance on cold temperatures hides a horrifying secret. As the doctor’s desperate battle against decay spirals into madness, the narrative builds toward a grotesque revelation that redefines mortality itself.