A luminary of science fiction, and one of the most famous writers of the genre, Isaac Asimov was prolific. He wrote 383 short stories in his life, and is estimated to have written or edited over 500 books. These are the standout sci-fi stories from his long, impressive career.
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“Hall of Mirrors” by Fredric Brown
A sci-fi short story by Fredric Brown, originally published in Galaxy Science Fiction 1953.
“It is a tough decision to make—whether to give up your life so you can live it over again!”
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I have extra Sabre starfighter miniatures from the Kickstarter campaign, and I’ve finally listed them in my online store, along with other Relics of the Ancients merch. Get yours while supplies last!
“Messenger” by Joseph Samachson
A sci-fi short story by Joseph Samachson (aka William Morrison), originally published in Imagination Stories of Science and Fantasy 1954.
He had to find a single planet somewhere in the vast Universe. The trouble was, if he found it—would he remember what he must do?
New release! Raptor: Relics of the Ancients
My newest book, Raptor, a novella in the Relics of the Ancients universe, is now available on all retailers!
Raptor is a tale of becoming and bravery, of a young woman finding herself and learning the difference between right and wrong. This is a standalone novella in the Relics of the Ancients space opera universe about the formative years of one of the bravest starfighter pilots in the Solaran Fleet.
“In the Year 2889” by Jules Verne and Michel Verne
A sci-fi short story about the far future by Jules Verne and Michel Verne, originally published in Forum 1889.
“Export Commodity” by Irving Cox, Jr.
A sci-fi short story by Irving E. Cox, originally published in Imagination Stories of Science and Fantasy 1955.
“Henig was sent to obtain a soil sample of the planet. It was a routine assignment, but not necessarily the only method for discovering an—”
“Doorstep” by Keith Laumer
A sci-fi short story by Keith Laumer, originally published in Galaxy Magazine 1961.
“The general was bucking for his other star—and this miserable contraption bucked right back!”
“Dalrymple’s Equation” by Paul W. Fairman
A sci-fi short story by Paul W. Fairman, originally published in Imagination Stories of Science and Fantasy 1956.
“You meet a lot of screwy people when you do police work. Like the guy who popped up in a murder job. Offered to solve the case with—”
“Coming Attraction” by Fritz Leiber
A sci-fi short story by Fritz Lieber, originally published in Galaxy Science Fiction 1950.
“Women will always go on trying to attract men… even when the future seems to have no future!”