Show All Tags

Science Fiction Stories

Displaying stories 121 through 130 of 1390

121 Security by Poul Anderson

In a world where Security is all-important, nothing can ever be secure. A mountain-climbing vacation may wind up in deep Space. Or loyalty may prove to be high treason. But it has its rewards.
[More Info]

Age Rating: Older than 7 | Genre: Science Fiction
Tags: Science Fiction, Novel-Classic
Downloads: 401 | Votes: 19 | Score: 8.67
Size: 68KB | 12,352 words | Posted:

122 Space Viking by H. Beam Piper

When his wife is murdered on his wedding day, Lucas Trask launches himself on a quest for revenge. Using his personal fortune, he buys a spaceship and becomes a Space Viking, raiding worlds while hunting for his wife's killer. But raiding is not his destiny, and he gradually becomes a trader, starting to build a galactic empire. Before he can achieve his new goals, however, he must still deal with his wife's killer. A thrilling intergalactic saga!
[More Info]

Age Rating: Older than 7 | Genre: Science Fiction
Tags: Science Fiction, Novel-Classic
Downloads: 7118 | Votes: 169 | Score: 8.67
Size: 371KB | 67,649 words | Posted:

123 The Space Pioneers by Carey Rockwell

It's another tale of the three young men who serve in the Solar Guard as Space Cadets. The Solar Guard is establishing its first colony on a star far away in space, and of course, our heroes are in on the mission. But somehow a villain named Paul Vidac has wormed his way into the Cadets' assignment -- replacing Capt. Strong as Lt. Governor. The man means nothing but evil, and if the cadets don't catch him at it, it'll be the end of them for certain.
[More Info]

Age Rating: Older than 7 | Genre: Science Fiction
Tags: Science Fiction, Novel-Classic
Downloads: 1620 | Votes: 44 | Score: 8.67
Size: 286KB | 52,479 words | Posted:

124 Thin Edge by Randall Garrett

There are inventions of great value that one type of society can use--and that would, for another society, be most nastily deadly!
[More Info]

Age Rating: Older than 7 | Genre: Science Fiction
Tags: Science Fiction, Novel-Classic
Downloads: 414 | Votes: 22 | Score: 8.67
Size: 53KB | 9,814 words | Posted:

125 Return to Pleasure Island by Cory Doctorow

This is the story of the ogres who run the concession stands on Pleasure Island, where Pinnocchio's friend Lampwick turned into a donkey.
[More Info]

Age Rating: Older than 7 | Genre: Science Fiction
Tags: Science Fiction, Novel-Classic
Downloads: 194 | Votes: * | Score: *
Size: 46KB | 8,803 words | Posted:

126 Traitor by Hunter Johnson

On the verge of old age and entering an old aged home Jason's 80-year-old wife suicides after she is diagnosed with dementia and he faces murder charges. He is asked to travel to the Empire which is 65000 years ahead to help his sick great grandfather run his Duchy. He begins his travels on a battleship; enjoys new lovers fights new enemies but has to decide if he can face his nemesis.
[More Info]

Age Rating: Older than 13 | Genre: Science Fiction
Tags: Science Fiction, Futuristic, Clones, AI, Assassins, Pirates, Hackers, Spies, Secret Agents
Downloads: 8521 | Votes: 147 | Score: 8.66
Size: 864KB | 160,090 words | Posted:

127 Behemoth by FantasyLover

19-year-old Luke Powell is an outstanding soccer player but finds his life's dream to play soccer at the same college where his dad played derailed by a war. Even though he is a soccer player, there is very little soccer in this story. Follow Luke as he seeks to accomplish his life's goals despite the circumstances.
[More Info]

Age Rating: Older than 17 | Genre: Science Fiction
Tags: Science Fiction, Futuristic, War, Military
Downloads: 6157 | Votes: 262 | Score: 8.66
Size: 268KB | 50,361 words | Posted: Concluded:

128 Here I Go Again: My Second Chance by Liza Devereaux

My name is Harrison Parker, and my life is in the dumpster. I made an offhand comment to my bartender that if I could go back, I’d make different choices. "If you could go back, what date would you pick?" The pretty bartender asked. Without hesitation, I knew: "August 25, 1983."
[More Info]

Age Rating: Older than 17 | Genre: Time Travel
Tags: Science Fiction, Time Travel, Coming of Age, Romance, Assassins
Downloads: 12570 | Votes: 336 | Score: 8.66
Size: 537KB | 108,131 words | Posted: Concluded:

129 Stand by for Mars! by Carey Rockwell

It's the tale of three young men who join the Solar Guard to serve as Space Cadets (yes, really That's what the book calls them). It tells of the challenges that face them, and the way they triumph over adversity.
[More Info]

Age Rating: Older than 7 | Genre: Science Fiction
Tags: Science Fiction, Novel-Classic
Downloads: 1580 | Votes: 62 | Score: 8.65
Size: 313KB | 57,898 words | Posted:

130 Zombie Leza by Vincent Berg

An unusual young woman, Leza lives with, cares for, communicates and controls an army of the undead. She can teach the living how to survive, if the humans can only keep from killing her. Leza represents more than just another day of survival, but whether that portends humanity's rescue or the future of the undead is anyone's guess. She may be humanity's redemption or their ultimate annihilation.
[More Info]

Age Rating: Older than 13 | Genre: Science Fiction
Tags: Science Fiction, Post Apocalyptic, Pandemic, Science, Zombies, Undead
Downloads: 1389 | Votes: 39 | Score: 8.64
Size: 304KB | 54,705 words | Posted: Concluded:
* Not enough votes to show score yet