Fantastic Universe' started publishing in 1953 and continued until March 1960. It was one of the better magazines to launch during the boom in science fiction magazines publishing. It published many important stories' by some of the fields best known writers. Collected in this over sized edition are more than 175,000 words of science fiction and fantasy. Escape back to the golden age of science fiction! 'Exile from Space' by Judith Merril 'Cogito, Ergo Sum' by John Foster West 'Grove of th...

Fantastic Universe' started publishing in 1953 and continued until March 1960. It was one of the better magazines to launch during the boom in science fiction magazine publishing. It published many important stories' by some of the field's best known writers. This is our second Fantastic Universe Super Pack. Collected in this oversized edition are more than 100,000 words of science fiction and fantasy. Escape back to the golden age of science fiction! 'Arm of the Law' by Harry Harrison 'Po...

A single scream challenges the gods...Three tarot cards whispered a fate that refused to change: The Tower. The Devil. Death.A door opened for something that wanted more than a life—it wanted a soul.A tarot reading—meant as a joke—was harmless… until it wasn’t.The matching butterfly tattoo Sharon and Lily shared was meant to seal their unbreakable friendship.Instead, it became a target on Sharon’s soul....

"Puffing Billy" is a delightful children's book that captures the imagination of young readers through its charming narrative and vibrant illustrations. The story revolves around a steam train named Puffing Billy, who embarks on a magical journey through picturesque landscapes. As he travels, he encounters various characters and adventures that teach valuable lessons about friendship, courage, and the joy of exploration. The whimsical tone and engaging plot make it a perfect read for child...

"The Rocket" is a biographical account of George Stephenson and his son, Robert Stephenson, two pivotal figures in the development of the steam locomotive and the railway industry. The book details their contributions to railway engineering and their significant impact on transportation during the 19th century.The narrative covers the life and achievements of George Stephenson, often regarded as the "Father of Railways," who developed the first successful steam locomotive, known as "The Ro...

A neurotic man lives alone in his empty house. And something is watching from the woods.Simon lives in a half-finished neighborhood, a several minutes drive from real civilization, surrounded by an undeveloped wilderness. He works from home, sleeps poorly, and drifts through life on autopilot—haunted by the sense that he should strive for more, but refuses to reach for it.But just as he finally resolves to change his life, fate intervenes.One night, he hear...

Three erotic short stories. Three points in history. Three alluring succubi walking alongside us.Mythology and folklore tell of guardian angels and helpful spirits tied to individuals. But what if, instead, you were being secretly watched over and protected by a devil?If one of your ancient ancestors made a pact with the underworld—one that bound your family's fate to the sudden appearances of lust-fueled demons—who's to say you won't have an encounter your...

The story of the stephensons, father and son, and their first "modern" locomotive, with various innovations that were used on almost all steam locomotives that were built from that time on. Rocket was designed by Robert Stephenson in 1829

NO OTHER scientist has so aptly earned the title of "father" of his branch of science than Robert Koch. While Pasteur is regarded as the greatest applied bacteriologist, it was Koch who first perfected the pure techniques of cultivating and studying bacteria.When Koch succeeded in isolating the dreaded anthrax bacillus, he became the first to prove that a specific bacterium was the cause of a specific disease. He also developed four famous rules—still in use today—for relating one k...

Minor Planets was the one solid account they had. At first they naturally wanted to hold on to it.

“Long may the good lady serve us poor folks in the dim past,” writes the author, who will be remembered for his THE LOVE OF FRANK NINETEEN (Dec. 1957) and who feels that much of SF “misses” because it lacks the human angle. “I believe you can have gimmicks and human interest too,” he writes.

Death should have ended it. Instead, it opened a door. Detective Jameson Trainor tried to call the case closed. Lily Walsh knows better. After Sharon Tait's funeral, Detroit warps—hallways echo, chapels breathe. A Hydra cult stalks with ritual daggers and forbidden human prophecy, while gods circle like vultures. A book masked as a children's story finds Lily, its spiral pages nearly impossible to decipher, pulling her toward the Grove where the children of the void stir and two worlds han...