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261 Plague Ship by Andre Norton

Lured by exotic gems and valuable oils, the crew of the space trader Solar Queen landed on the newly discovered planet Sargol, only to find their most ruthless competitor there ahead of them. Still they tried for fair trade, even according to the sly rules of the feline natives-- whose beauty and grace were equalled only by their determination to drive a hard bargain.
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Age Rating: Older than 7 | Genre: Science Fiction
Tags: Science Fiction, Novel-Classic
Downloads: 1481 | Votes: 51 | Score: 8.36
Size: 327KB | 60,943 words | Posted:

262 Beyond the Black River by Robert E. Howard

Conan the Barbarian is employed by one of the civilized countries to help in it's push to claim lands from the primitive Picts. The Picts are not excited about the idea however. Old gods and mythical creatures are called up by the Pict witches to contest the invading army and Conan finds himself battling for his life amid the blood thirsty hordes that include saber-toothed tigers, 40 foot long venomous snakes and a demon from another dimension who is intent on crushing him.
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Age Rating: Older than 7 | Genre: Science Fiction
Tags: Science Fiction, Novel-Classic
Downloads: 659 | Votes: 21 | Score: 8.36
Size: 119KB | 22,165 words | Posted:

263 The Valor of Cappen Varra by Poul Anderson

We have said that there are many and strange shadows, memories surviving from dim pasts, in this FANTASTIC UNIVERSE of ours. Poul Anderson turns to a legend from the Northern countries, countries where even today the pagan past seems only like yesterday, and tells the story of Cappen Varra, who came to Norren a long, long time ago.
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Age Rating: Older than 7 | Genre: Science Fiction
Tags: Science Fiction, Novel-Classic
Downloads: 404 | Votes: 18 | Score: 8.36
Size: 27KB | 5,255 words | Posted:

264 The Shunned House by H. P. Lovecraft

A Providence, Rhode Island resident teams up with his beloved, antiquarian uncle in studying why a decrepit 18th century house has been left vacant for so long. It appears that anyone who lives in the house long enough goes crazy and/or wastes to death. Of course, our protagonists decide to spend an evening in the cellar of the house...
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Age Rating: Older than 13 | Genre: Science Fiction
Tags: Science Fiction, Horror, Fantasy, Novel-Classic
Downloads: 361 | Votes: 8 | Score: 8.35
Size: 61KB | 10,663 words | Posted:

265 A Justice Provider's Tale by Vanessa Ravencroft

There is no hunger, no social hard ship and thus the core reasons for crime eroded. That is the official opinion and beleive of most. One percent of a population, that is counted in Centillions is still a very big number. The shiny, mighty Union is not perfect. Some say a free society can never be.
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Age Rating: Older than 7
Tags: Science Fiction, Aliens, Space, Futuristic, Clones, Nanotechnology, Robots, Extra Sensory Perception, Crime, Mystery, Bounty Hunters, Young Adult
Downloads: 2736 | Votes: 67 | Score: 8.35
Size: 209KB | 39,536 words | Posted:

266 Vampires of Space by Sewell Peaslee Wright

Commander John Hanson recounts his harrowing adventure with the Electites of space.
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Age Rating: Older than 7 | Genre: Science Fiction
Tags: Science Fiction, Novel-Classic
Downloads: 223 | Votes: 8 | Score: 8.34
Size: 43KB | 7,819 words | Posted:

267 Planet of Dread by Murray Leinster

Moran cut apart the yard-long monstrosity with a slash of flame. The thing presumably died, but it continued to writhe senselessly. He turned to see other horrors crawling toward him. Then he knew he was being marooned on a planet of endless terrors.
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Age Rating: Older than 7 | Genre: Science Fiction
Tags: Science Fiction, Novel-Classic
Downloads: 480 | Votes: 27 | Score: 8.34
Size: 105KB | 19,008 words | Posted:

268 Chandler's Ride by Lazlo Zalezac

A story in the Damsels In Distress Universe
Malcolm Charles Chandler is a rather quiet man and good neighbor who occasionally takes a trip through a portal to another world -- Crossroads. His caretaker, Alice, sends him on an adventure to rescue a Damsel in Distress. The rescue goes fine, but the ride home takes a long time.
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Age Rating: Older than 13 | Genre: Science Fiction
Tags: Science Fiction, Aliens, Violence
Downloads: 2676 | Votes: 89 | Score: 8.34
Size: 141KB | 27,086 words | Posted: Concluded:

269 Gabatrix: the Warrior of Silence by CMed TheUniverseofCMed

A story in the Gabatrix Series (TheUniverseofCMed) Universe
After the events of The Shira Maneuver, an infuriated marine resides on the planet of Oshun. Partnered up with an Itrean, he must learn patience with this unique individual. The alien woman, meanwhile, must struggle with her own dilemmas while they attempt to defy the criminal underworld together. Story contains: Swearing, Space, Science Fiction, Future, Gradual Romance, Sex, Love, Sign Language, War, Violence, Guns, Blood, Interspecies, Male Human, Female Alien, Scalie, Human/Alien Sex
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Age Rating: Older than 17 | Genre: Science Fiction
Tags: Science Fiction, Aliens, Futuristic, Dinosaurs, Crime, Violence, War, Military, Furry
Downloads: 2215 | Votes: 28 | Score: 8.34
Size: 825KB | 155,296 words | Posted: Concluded:

270 Will to Survive by Ernest Bywater

A simple training exercise with brand new fighter aircraft goes very wrong when some thieves are where they shouldn't be and get mistaken for the target drones. The resulting explosion has many consequences for everyone involved, and Will March ends up living in some turbulent times in another era. Read how Will survives those first few years which are the dangerous beginnings of his new life. 65,000 words of action adventure.
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Age Rating: Older than 13 | Genre: Time Travel
Tags: Science Fiction, Time Travel, Western, Rags To Riches
Downloads: 7671 | Votes: 358 | Score: 8.33
Size: 334KB | 67,774 words | Posted:
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