Mr. Tedd Fredd, a curious and clever bat being, leaves his home and family to find out more about humans and discovers a new and exciting world.As he explorers this sometimes dangerous new world, he needs all his wits (and explosive bum bags) to manage to survive.Escaping attempts on his life and a terrifying experience at the gates of Hell, Mr. Tedd Fredd learns his family and friends are now in peril.Returning home, he has to use all his new skills to prevent an a...

All-out war engulfs a distant quadrant of space. Hardcore warriors clash in high tech Battlenaut armor, pitting the ultimate fighting machines in epic struggles on a planetary scale. In the heart of this raging hell, the sleep-deprived Redeye squad fights harder than anyone. Pumped up on drugs, wired to the max, the Redeyes tear through enemy forces like berserk Vikings. But fatigue takes a toll, as the Redeyes start to see things that don't exist. And something that might exist after all-...

   

Nina, one of the few descendants of human colony on Mars that was abandoned by Earth, is surprised to discover that she can breathe the toxic atmosphere of the Martian surface. The crew, thinking that their attempts at terraforming and breeding for Martian adaptability have finally payed off, rejoice at the prospect of a brighter future. But Nina's about to unlock the mystery of the disaster that stranded them on Mars… and nothing will ever be the same.At the Publisher's request, t...

A collection of eighteen short science fiction and mystery/suspense stories by A. C. Ellis.

Dragons of the Stars - 2 short stories about the future, where spaceships controlled by superintelligent AI's go renegade, venting their human crews into the vacuum of outer space and become the Dragons of the Stars."Under the Dragon" - The roar of the dragon's thrusters could not be heard through the vacuum of space. But Allan heard it anyway, in his mind, as the massive bulk of the renegade spaceship eclipsed the light of the distant Sun..."The First Dragon" - This mining...

Influenced by Dante's InfernoA Tale of a narrator's journey through the dream realm with H.P. Lovecraft as guide

The story begins after Return 2 Earth, the Planetary Alliance has requested the services of intergalactic detective Da'Quan to find the rouge Deltorian warriors Dajus & Mallobo who must answer for their crimes.Before Da'Quan can begin he is trapped on Akanon, also called Planet Doom. He learns that Akanon is controlled by humanoid killer robots. Will he escape to complete his mission in time

This is a short, short sci-fi story. Approximately 4000 words.Amy Starr knew asteroid mining was dangerous. One small error could kill you. But her desire for the stars outweighed common sense and fear. Now trapped in her disabled ship far from the chance of rescue she has two choices: a lingering half-life filled with pain and disfigurement or a quick merciful death.Which would you chose?

Once upon a time our ancestors filled the night sky with amazing star pictures. Unfortunately their prancing horses, graceful swans, golden chariots and ferocious bears were lost many years ago, leaving us very much in the dark as to how they saw and used the stars. However, with just a little knowledge and a lot of time I have rediscovered more than four hundred of those original star pictures. It really is not that difficult and the pictures in this book will be easy for you to f...

Humorous genre lists. In addition to the title piece, includes: Our Robot President: The First Hundred Days, Rules for Dealing with Your Teenage Werewolf Son, Excuses Why Your Monster Husband Cannot Come to the Phone, Things Not to Say at a Witch Burning, Signs You Could Be Living in a Virtual Reality,and twenty-five more.Reprints from Asimov's SF, Strange Horizons, Dreams and Nightmares, etc."It is witty, wise, and hysterically funny." -J. L. Comeau, Creature Feature